Camden County’s Winterfest Ice Skating Rink will open for the season at 6 p.m. on Friday. It will remain open through Feb. 14.
Camden County residents can enjoy ice skating at Cooper River Park again this year. The Camden County Freeholder Board is brining the Winterfest Ice Skating Rink back to Cooper River Park. The rink will open for the season on Friday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. and will remain open through Feb. 14.
“Come to the grand opening celebration featuring a ribbon cutting, tree lighting ceremony with caroling, giveaways, refreshments and much more,” said Freeholder Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department. “There will also be horse-drawn carriage rides, along with free carousel and ferris wheel rides.”
Opening weekend attendees are invited to bring a new, unwrapped toy for a toy drive benefiting the Salvation Army, the USO, and the Boys and Girls Club of Camden County.
The 60 foot by 120 foot ice rink is in the center of Cooper River Park’s Jack Curtis Stadium, located at 5300 North Park Drive in Pennsauken. The park will be transformed into a winter wonderland with twinkling lights in the trees, and vendors selling soft pretzels, hot chocolate and other tasty treats.
The Winterfest Ice Skating Rink at Cooper River Park will be open Monday through Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m., on Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., on Saturday from noon to 10 p.m. and on Sunday from noon to 9 p.m.
Children 4 years old and younger will be admitted onto the ice for free. There is a $4 admission fee for kids 5 to 12. Admission for adults is $6. There is a $4 skate rental fee for all ages. In addition, there is plenty of free parking in lots to either side of the stadium. Visit www.skatewinterfest.com for information on skating lessons and more.
