Ice rink brings teens, adults to Idlewild Park by Jason Myers, Outpost staff In this package Area parks offer something for everyone Truckee Meadows Park Directory On the Web Washoe County Parks With the dropping temperatures and falling snow, winter quickly approaches the Truckee Meadows. And for the second year, the winter season brings the Rink by the River, Reno's temporary ice skating rink. One of Reno's favorite seasonal attractions, the Rink by the River draws hundreds of skaters of all ages. Although the rink was moved from dowtown Wingfield Park to Idlewild Park, just west of downtown, it brings visitors and residents alike to the banks of the Truckee River. While the citizens of Reno and Sparks lobby for a permanent ice rink for the area, the temporary rink fits the bill for many area teens and young adults. As in previous years, the city of Reno will host hockey and broomball leagues at the rink, as well as offer skating lessons. Some skaters enjoy a quiet weekday skate at Reno's Rink by the River. Photo by Jason Myers. The Rink by the River opened November 27, 1998 and will close March 15, 1999. Open skate hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday nights, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday nights and Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday afternoons. For more information, contact the city parks and recreation services at 324-2262. To sign up for hockey or broomball leagues, call 321-8333.   Posted Dec. 1, 1998 Copyright 1998 Nevada Outpost TOP | PREVIOUS | NEXT Nevada Outpost is produced by students at the Reynolds School of Journalism, University of Nevada, Reno Copyright 1999 Nevada Outpost http://www.jour.unr.edu/outpost