City of Syracuse

ICE RINK INFORMATION

 CLINTON SQUARE ICE RINK

One of the three ice rinks operated by the Parks and Recreation Department, Sunnycrest Ice Rink is an enclosed rink that is located on the city’s east side, next to Henninger High School. It is just a five minute drive from The Teall Ave exit on Route 690. Sunnycrest Ice Rink is open Nov. 1, 2021 - March 31, 2022 and is home to several local organizations, including the Parks & Recreation Broomball League, Syracuse Speedskating Club, Learn to Skate program, and several youth organizations. The rink also offers weekly specials, including Wednesday free skate, a lunch special, Skate & Shoot Wednesdays, and Senior Skate. Registration is not required at this time. All children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

PUBLIC SKATE HOURS

• Monday: Noon-4:30 p.m.
• Tuesday: Noon-4:30 p.m.
• Wednesday: Noon-5:30 p.m. & 7:15-9:30 p.m.
• Thursday: Noon-4:30 p.m.
• Friday: Noon-4:30 p.m. & 7:15-10 p.m.
• Saturday: 1:45-10 p.m.
• Sunday: 1:30-5:30 p.m.

OPEN SKATE FEES

• Admission (13-54): $5
• Admission (55+): $3
• Admission (12 & under): $3
• Skate Rental: $5

SPECIALS

• Lunch Time Special: Monday-Friday, Noon-4 p.m. $4 includes admission, skate rental and hot chocolate (Not available during holidays or school breaks).
• Skate & Shoot: Wednesdays, 9-11:45 a.m. $4 gives skaters the opportunity to practice their hockey skills or enjoy pick-up hockey games with enough participation. Hockey goals will be on the ice. Skaters must have their own hockey equipment and helmets. Helmet, gloves, stick and skates required.
• Wednesday Free Skate: Admission is free on Wednesdays throughout the winter. Skate rental is not included.
• Senior Skate (55+): Thursdays, 9-11:45 a.m. $2 includes admission, skate rental and free hot chocolate for seniors who wish to have some ice time to themselves to exercise and practice their skating skills in a nice, quiet setting.

MASK WEARING

Mask wearing is strongly recommended In all common areas of the facility by all individuals who are vaccinated, and required for those that are not. The only exception to this is where social distance of 6’ cannot be maintained between visitors, spectators and staff. Masks must be worn in these instances. 

The City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation & Youth Programs will also enforce the same guidelines as the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) with regards to mask wearing during athletic activities. This policy shall also apply to coaches, referees and any individual involved with athletes during the physical activity on the ice.

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

For more information contact Sunnycrest Ice Rink at 315-473-4696. For information about the adult broomball league contact Trevor Wallace at twallace@syrgov.net. For information about the Learn to Skate program email Syracuse_learn2skate@yahoo.com.

Southwest & Valley Pool Hours for 11/21/21 - 1/3/22

VALLEY POOL HOURS

LAP SWIM (Pre-registration & $ required)

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays

• 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
• 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
• 12:00 p.m. – 1 p.m.
• 1 p.m. – 2 p.m.
• 4:45 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

OPEN SWIM

Mondays & Fridays

• 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• 7:30 p.m. – 8:30 pm.

Saturdays

• 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ADULT SWIM

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• 12:00 p.m. – 3:45 p.m.

LAP SWIM (Pre-registration & $ required)

Tuesdays & Thursdays

• 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 a.m.
• 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
• 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.

Sundays

• 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

OPEN SWIM

Monday – Friday

• 2:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wednesdays

•  7 p.m. – 8 p.m.

 Saturdays

• 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

ADULT SWIM

Monday – Friday

• 12:00 p.m.  – 2:15 p.m.
• 5 p.m. – 6 p.m.

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FALL QUICK SESSION 2021 SWIM LESSONS

SYRACUSE PARKS, RECREATION AND YOUTH PROGRAMS REQUIRES FACE COVERINGS AT CITY COMMUNITY CENTERS

Center staff and patrons must wear coverings regardless of vaccination status

As new COVID-19 cases continue to rise around the nation and locally, the Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs announced face coverings are now required to be worn by staff and patrons at the city community centers, effective immediately. The face coverings are required regardless of vaccination status.

The Parks department operates six neighborhood community centers:

• Bob Cecile Community Center at 174 W. Seneca Turnpike, 13205
• Lou Bova Butternut Community Center at Schiller Park, 223 Whitwell Dr., 13203
• Magnarelli Community Center at 2308 Grant Blvd., 13208
• Seals Community Center at Kirk Park, 300 W. Borden Ave, 13205
• Wilson Community Center at 1117 S. McBride St., 13202
• Westmoreland Community Center at 130 Westmoreland Ave, 13224      

Senior programming is offered at the Bob Cecile and Magnarelli Community Centers from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. For more information about senior programming, contact Jackie Hallmon at 315-473-2678.

After-school youth programming for the 2021-22 school year will be available at our community centers beginning Monday, Sept.13, with the exception of the Bob Cecile Community Center. Membership registration will open Wednesday, Sept. 1 HERE  Hours vary by location and age. For more information about after school youth programming, contact Jesse Brantley at 315-473-4330.

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