Ice skaters, rejoice!
The City of Albany has announced on Thursday that Washington Park Lake is open to ice skating.
Albany’s Department of Recreation is once again checking and reporting on the status of the ice on the Washington Park Lake on a regular basis and is providing regular updates – on their website to inform residents whether or not it is safe to skate and will post signage at the Lake when the ice is not safe for skating. The City of Albany reminds all skaters that ice skating is an activity that is taken at your own risk.
According to the city, Skating has been historically encouraged at Washington Park Lake but was temporarily suspended over the past several winters in part to accommodate the Elberon Place Storm Detention and Flood Mitigation, an Albany Water Department infrastructure construction project.
“I’m excited that ice skaters can once again utilize Albany’s beautiful Washington Park Lake, especially during a time when other recreational activities have been limited due to the on-going pandemic,” said Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan in a statement. “Washington Park Lake and Buckingham Pond are both great options to get outdoors and enjoy the winter season while remaining socially distanced.”
Buckingham Pond, located on Berkshire Boulevard, is also open for ice skating at your own risk. Signage will be posted at Buckingham Pond when the ice is not safe for skating.
