Rain‑Stuck Rink Opens Soon in Clinton Square

A bright new roller rink was set to light up Clinton Square, but heavy rain put a pause on its grand debut.

• The city’s parks crew had installed the colorful floor, and Mayor Sharon Owens and Syeisha Byrd cut a ribbon on Tuesday.
• Wet surface forced officials to wait until the water dried before letting people skate.

Rental Schedule (Weather Permitting)

Mayor Owens hopes to add more open‑skating slots next week, but those times are still undecided.

Pricing

• Admission: $5 (buy at the Atrium)
• Rentals: $5 (skaters may bring their own wheels and use the rink outside official hours)
• Payments: Cash or card; a small fee applies to credit‑card transactions

Mayor’s Vision

Mayor Owens said she wants the rink to remain a summer highlight for Clinton Square events, hoping festival planners will keep it open. She encouraged anyone with personal skates to visit whenever the schedule allows.