Ice Is Dangerous; Skating Not Safe at Outdoor Ponds
The skating ponds at Lakeside and Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Parks continue to be closed, as the ice is weak and won’t hold the weight of skaters. Cold temperatures and high winds have produced a thin, smooth ice cover on both ponds, which is enticing to skaters. But Park officials warn that cracking is appearing away from the edges and the ice is much thinner than it appears.
Ice Skating Not Safe at Outdoor Ponds
Thin ice appears smooth, but is dangerous
High winds and low temperatures have produced a thin, smooth ice cover on both Lakeside and Ivan Lebamoff Reservoir Park ponds. While the ice may appear to be perfect for skaters, officials at the Parks & Recreation Department warn that the ice isn’t thick enough for safe activity.
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Fort Wayne, IN—Beat the winter blahs by bringing the whole family downtown for the annual Winterval festival, Saturday, January 26.
The Botanical Conservatory will offer $1 off admission to their “Mighty Jungle Adventure”10 am–3 pm. There will also be indoor snowmaking at 11 am and 1 pm, a bagel bird feeder craft, cookies and hot chocolate. Arrive early for the 2 pm ice carving and see if you can guess what the sculpture will be. You might win a prize!
The Winter Carnival returns to the Community Center 1 –4 pm. This free event includes horse-drawn wagon rides, indoor curling, ice fishing, snow crafts, pinewood derby (bring your car) and an ice carving at 3 pm.
Fort Wayne, IN.: The skating ponds at Lakeside, East Swinney, Franke and Reservoir Parks will remain closed to skaters this weekend due to thin ice and the forecast of above freezing temperatures. The Parks & Recreation Department will have the red lights and flags at the ponds to indicate that conditions are not safe.
Fort Wayne, IN.: The skating ponds at Lakeside, East Swinney, Franke and Reservoir Parks will remain closed to skaters this weekend due to thin ice. The Parks & Recreation Department will have the red lights and flags at the ponds to indicate that conditions are not safe.
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