Winterfest Ice Skating Rink Reopens In Camden County This Week

The Winterfest Ice Skating Rink returns to Cooper River Park in Pennsauken this week.

The grand opening for the season is set for Friday, Nov. 25, 6 p.m., at the park at Jack Curtis Stadium, 5300 North Park Drive.

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, with the 60 by 120 foot ice rink as the centerpiece.

“Come to the grand opening celebration featuring a ribbon cutting, tree lighting ceremony with caroling, giveaways, refreshments and much more,” Camden County Freeholder Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Camden County Parks Department, said. “There will also be horse-drawn carriage rides, along with free carousel and ferris wheel rides.”

Opening weekend attendees are asked 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 Winterfest Ice Skating Rink at Cooper River Park will be open Monday through Thursday from 5 p.m. 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. The rink will be open through Feb. 14.

Children 4 years of age 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 and 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.