Residents Reminded to Stay Off Thin Ice

Ice Skating at Hawrelak Park

March 04, 2010

City closes all outdoor rinks, toboggan hills

City of Edmonton Park Rangers remind citizens that with warming temperatures, spring thaw has started, making all ice unsafe. People and pets should stay off all unmaintained lakes, all creeks and the North Saskatchewan River. Ice surfaces may appear thick enough to walk on but they are hazardous.

City Park Rangers recommend avoiding the following areas:

  • North Saskatchewan River;
  • Mill Creek;
  • Whitemud Creek;
  • All creeks that feed into local ponds or the North Saskatchewan River;
  • All unmaintained, man-made or natural ice surfaces including Hermitage Park ponds, Lake Beaumaris, and all other storm management ponds and lakes;
  • Storm water run-off ditches and ponds located in and around Edmonton.

Effective today, all City of Edmonton outdoor rinks and toboggan hills are closed. Closed rinks include: Victoria Oval, Rundle Park ponds, Hawrelak Park lake, Jackie Parker pond, Mill Woods and Castle Downs. Closed toboggan hills include: both hills at Rundle Park, Gallagher Park, Whitemud Park, Government House Park and the Emily Murphy Bunny Hill.

For more information:

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