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A skating rink in the southeastern corner of Central Park was first proposed in 1945. [5] In 1949, philanthropist Kate Wollman (1869–1955) [6] donated $600,000 for the rink's construction to commemorate her family. [1] She is the great-aunt of Henry and Richard Bloch, co-founders of H&R Block. [7]
Central Park’s Wollman Rink opened for the winter season under new management on Sunday.
Donald Trump's firm is making a comeback bid to run the Wollman ice skating rink in Central Park again -- just a week after winning back the presidency, The Post has learned.
The present roller rink was "designed" circa 1992. [5] [clarification needed] It became the Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center in 1996, which may have been the year it was purchased by United Skates of America, Inc., who are credited with revitalizing the property.
Following the city's termination of all contracts with the Trump Organization in early 2021, CAI took over the operations of the nearby Central Park Carousel and plans were made to transform Wollman rink's warm season into other activities operated by other concessions. [5] Albert Zamperla died in November 2022. [6]
Roller skating is the act of travelling on surfaces with roller skates. It is a recreational activity, a sport, and a form of transportation. Roller rinks and skate parks are built for roller skating, though it also takes place on streets, sidewalks, and bike paths. Roller skating originated in the performing arts in the 18th century.
The city of Durham Parks and Recreation department recently purchased Wheels Roller Skating Rink — or as I knew it "Wheels Fun Park" — with plans to refurbish and reopen the building by the ...
United Skates of America, Inc. is a national roller skating rink chain founded in 1971. [1] As of 2024, it is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. [2] [3] It operates 12 family entertainment centers in Arizona, California, Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Rhode Island.