Community campaign saves Lake of the Isles rink
After the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board considered closing the Lake of the Isles outdoor skating rink due to climate pressures and budget shortfalls, a neighborhood campaign led by Kenwood resident Janet Hallaway gathered nearly 3,000 signatures, prompting staff to keep the rink open for the upcoming winter season. District 4 Park Commissioner Elizabeth Shaffer said the push also spurred plans to restore and maintain several other rinks that were slated for closure or were closed last year.
đ Key Facts
- MPRB had weighed shuttering the Lake of the Isles rink amid climate and budget concerns.
- A Change.org petition organized by Janet and Phil Hallaway drew nearly 3,000 signatures.
- Park board staff now plan to keep the Isles rink open and restore other rinks previously on the chopping block.