Ice Skating

During the winter months, weather permitting, a naturally cooled ice rink is created inside Kern Pavilion. It is typically open for skating from mid-January through early March with separate times for hockey and open skate. There is a $2 admission fee to help defray the cost of the rink.

Sledding

Memorial Park’s natural hills are a popular place for sledding.  There are multiple hills of various sizes and directions that can be used for sledding.

Here are some tips to keep you and your family safe while enjoying the snow

· Adults should always supervise children while they are sledding.

· Make sure the hill is safe:  Avoid steep slopes and hills with holes or obstacles in the sledding path.  Do not sled on hills

   that end near a street, parking lot, pond, or other danger.

· Be aware of the people around you. Wait until the hill is clear of other sledders to avoid collisions.

· The use of protective equipment, especially a fitted helmet, is strongly encouraged.

· Never go down a hill headfirst; sit facing forward with your feet pointing downhill and steer. Sledding head first

   increases the risk of head injury.

· Use a sled that can steer rather than a saucer, disc, tube or toboggan.

·  Know how to stop your sled or turn by dragging your feet. If your sled won’t stop or if you are out of control, roll off

   your sled and onto the ground. 

· Wear warm and layered clothing to protect from injuries and the cold.

Cross-country Skiing

Memorial Park is also a used for cross-country skiing.  There are no tracks set and the park is not groomed, but the terrain and landscaping makes it an enjoyable place for skiing.