Hockey in Rockford so Popular Park District Looking to Expand

Rockford is missing out on too many bigger hockey tournament opportunities, figure skating events and more space and ice is needed.

Hockey has grown in popularity over the last 5 years in Rockford. And according wrex.com, it's not just with kids but adults too. The demand for ice at both Riverview Ice House and Carlson Ice Arena is becoming too great too accommodate everyone from hockey players to those just wanting to learn how to skate. Not to mention the money left on the table for not only the park district but Rockford area businesses as well.

In order for upgrades and expansion to move forward the public's input is critical. Your input is all the park district is looking for right now. After that would come the planning and fundraising. The park district would like to expand both facilities, upgrade the refrigeration system and renovate the lobbies. As for which facility would get the new rink, that hasn't been decided yet. According to the WREX story, the work at the icehouse would be $12-$15 million.

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