DAYTON — People are upset after the warm weather ruined their plans at a local park’s ice-skating rink.
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As reported on News Center 7 at 11:00, melted ice and massive puddles could be seen on the MetroParks Ice Rink at RiverScape Metropark in Dayton.
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The park announced late Friday afternoon that they closed the skating rink because the ice was unsafe for skaters due to the unseasonably warm temperatures.
News Center 7’s Malik Patterson said there was so much water that they had to close.
Two people drove up from Butler County for the Wizard World Harry Potter Event, which was canceled.
“Pretty disappointed,” said Issac Reed. “I’m a huge Harry Potter fan, and he showed it to me was like, We should do this. Neither one of us has ever gone skating before. Perfect date night.”
Travis Stacy said that they heard great things about the ice rink, and it was the only one in the area that does themes.
“I’ve always wanted to go skate, ice skate. Never had the chance,” said Travis Stacy.
A park worker told Patterson that the ice rink has over two inches of ice. He said there were too many wet spots to block and that the ice was not stable for skaters.
Reed said he’s disappointed with the warmer weather and was hoping for something festive.
“I absolutely hate it,” he said. “I love snow. I would much rather have a white Christmas with lots of snow on the ground.”
Crews told Patterson that they will try and reopen the rink on Saturday at 11 a.m. if the ice is safe.
Five Rivers MetroPark will continue to monitor conditions.
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