Wilmington Opens Outdoor Skating Rink

WILMINGTON, MA -- The public skating rink that has been taking shape at Rotary Park

across from the public safety building on 1 Adelaide Street in Wilmington opened to the public over the weekend. The rink is open from 8 am to 9 pm daily.

The rink is free to the public. Skate rentals are not available and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. There is also no hockey allowed. A complete set of rules is posted at the rink entrance.

Selectmen approved the purchase of the reusable, 52' by 100' rink for about $6,000 earlier this fall. "I think it's going to be a great addition to the town -- a great opportunity for kids to get out during the wintertime and skate and enjoy the winter months," Selectman Kevin Caira said at the time. "It's right across the street from Public Safety, so I think it's in a good location where there shouldn't be any types of problems in that regard."

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Photo of rink set up by Wilmington Police/Facebook.

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