New Huxley outdoor ice rink is a community-led project

Catrina P. Smith 2 years ago

HUXLEY — When individuals in a neighborhood pool their abilities and methods with each other, wonderful things can transpire.



a couple of people that are standing in the snow: Teresa Dalton with daughter Abby and son Elliot at the newly opened Huxley Parks and Rec Outdoor Ice Rink by Bella Homes, west of the fire station, at 104 E. Railway St. Admission is free.

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Teresa Dalton with daughter Abby and son Elliot at the freshly opened Huxley Parks and Rec Out of doors Ice Rink by Bella Residences, west of the fireplace station, at 104 E. Railway St. Admission is free.

This is the experience of the individuals in Huxley, who just lately joined forces to create and open up an ice skating rink that is totally free and open to the general public.

The thought came about 3 years in the past after area businesswoman Kris Gardner of Bella Houses, LLC, complimented Seth Grundmeier on the ice rink he established at his house for his household. The pair puzzled if a thing like it — only larger — could be designed accessible to the city.

This period, the cards fell into spot. The newly opened Huxley Parks and Rec Outdoor Ice Rink by Bella Properties is located west of the hearth station, at 104 E. Railway St.

Gardner and her partner Chris compensated to have the rink constructed, even though Grundmeier volunteers his time to control and sustain it.

“It was absolutely one thing that was desired this year,” he mentioned. “It gives persons a little something to do outside, socially distanced, and delight in wintertime.”



a person riding a snowboard down a snow covered slope: Miles Ramfjord skates at the newly opened Huxley Parks and Rec Outdoor Ice Rink by Bella Homes, located west of the fire station, at 104 E. Railway St. Admission is free.

© Seth Grundmeier/Special to the Tribune
Miles Ramfjord skates at the recently opened Huxley Parks and Rec Outdoor Ice Rink by Bella Residences, situated west of the hearth station, at 104 E. Railway St. Admission is free of charge.

A hockey enthusiast, Grundmeier coaches the sport in Ames. He enjoys nurturing the pastime in men and women of all ages. So far, extra than 100 people have put in some time on the ice, coming from communities all above the area.

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“We’ve experienced great opinions, and persons value that everyone’s occur alongside one another to make it take place,” Kris Gardner claimed. “We like offering again to our local community and we like that it is an opportunity for family members to get alongside one another.”

The rink is found on land owned by the Town of Huxley. Grundmeier claimed City Clerk Jolene Lettow and Parks and Rec Director Heather Denger ended up crucial in getting the undertaking accredited.

The rink steps 35 feet by 75 toes. It is open up for the duration of good skating situations, for as long as the city’s parks are open up. Admission is totally free. Because it is a guy-built area, there is no danger of falling by way of the ice, which is connected with skating on a human body of water. Gardner claimed that simple fact need to make mothers and fathers truly feel very good about their kids expending time at the rink.

Ice skates could be rented, also free of charge, from Fenceline Beer Lab, 107 S. Most important Ave. Ice skates and hockey skates are obtainable in all diverse dimensions. Grundmeier donated many of them.

“It’s really been a local community-vast involvement. It’s (situated) down fifty percent a block from us. We’re the closest small business to the rink,” said Susan Frantz, operator and head brewer at Fenceline. “We’re a location to regroup and heat up.”

Some simple skating guidelines contain:

  • No loitering on the ice (particularly if others are ice skating).
  • Helmets and other protective gear such as gloves and shin guards are remarkably suggested. (Some obtainable).
  • Skating in a fashion that endangers or interferes with other skaters’ safety is strictly prohibited.
  • Kicking holes, chipping or gouging in the ice is strictly prohibited.
  • Do not depart objects on the ice, as it will melt that place.
  • Rink is shut when posted thanks to climate or ice ailments.
  • No pets permitted on the ice at any time.
  • The City of Huxley does not choose accountability for the reduction, theft or damage of any particular merchandise.

Kurrent Electrical aided install the lights. Donations from Bizzy Izzy’s apparel boutique went to obtain extra skates.

The rink will be open up every year, and the hope is to make it greater and greater.

“It’s all I want to do — spread some joy,” Grundmeier said.



a man riding a snowboard down a snow covered slope: Miles Ramfjord skates at the newly opened Huxley Parks and Rec Outdoor Ice Rink by Bella Homes, located west of the fire station, at 104 E. Railway St. Admission is free.

© Seth Grundmeier/Unique to the Tribune
Miles Ramfjord skates at the newly opened Huxley Parks and Rec Outside Ice Rink by Bella Properties, situated west of the hearth station, at 104 E. Railway St. Admission is no cost.

This short article originally appeared on Ames Tribune: New Huxley out of doors ice rink is a community-led project

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