All Evergreen Health locations, the Pride Center of WNY and Community Access Services will close at 12pm Tuesday, December 24, and will remain closed Wednesday, December 25. We will reopen Thursday, December 26 for regular business hours.
December 13, 2024
Buffalo, New York – Evergreen Health is presenting the 2024-25 Rotary Rink free ice-skating season, in partnership with Buffalo Place, to ensure Western New Yorkers have access to healthy activities in the heart of downtown Buffalo throughout the winter season. The free ice-skating season officially kicks off at the Downtown Christmas Tree Lighting on Saturday, December 14th. A soft opening will be held Friday, December 13th. The season will run through Sunday, March 16, 2025.
As part of the presenting sponsorship, Evergreen Health will also sponsor free ice-skate rentals during First Free Wednesdays each month now through March. First Free Wednesdays will be offered on January 1st, February 5th, and March 5th.
“Evergreen Health is proud to partner with Buffalo Place to sponsor the 2024-25 Free Ice-Skating Season at Rotary Rink for a consecutive year to ensure Western New Yorkers can stay active during the winter in Buffalo and have fun doing so as part of our continued commitment to foster healthy communities,” said Ray Ganoe, president and CEO, Evergreen Health. “We’re also excited to sponsor free ice-skate rentals as part of First Free Wednesdays of each month now through March.”
“On behalf of the Board of Directors at Buffalo Place, I extend our gratitude to Evergreen Health for their generous support as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2024-25 free ice-skating season at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza,” said Michael T. Schmand, Executive Director of Buffalo Place Inc. He added, “This marks the 26th year that Buffalo Place has proudly managed Fountain Plaza and Rotary Rink, a cherished public space, on behalf of the City of Buffalo. We are thrilled to collaborate with Evergreen Health to provide families from across Western New York the opportunity to enjoy free ice-skating amidst iconic architecture in the heart of Downtown Buffalo.”
Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza Regular Hours of Operation:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Holiday Hours:
December 23rd: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
December 24th: 111 a.m. – 2 p.m.
December 25th: Closed
December 26th & 27th: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
December 31st: 11 a.m. – 1 a.m.
January 1st: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
January 20th: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
February 17th – 21st: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Western New Yorkers interested in skating at Rotary Rink this season do not need a reservation and are welcome on a first come first serve basis. Ice skate rentals are available for $2 for children and $3 for adults. There is no cost associated with skating on the ice surface, and skaters are welcome to bring their own skates. Skate rentals end 30 minutes before closing. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase at the Rotary Rink concession stand.
Rotary Rink is weather dependent. If the air temperature reaches 45 degrees, please call (716) 854-RINK or (716) 856-3150 to check the rink’s status before you come Downtown to skate. Visit the Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza Facebook page for additional information.
For more information about the 2024-25 Rotary Rink season, visit www.buffaloplace.com. For more information about Evergreen Health, visit www.evergreenhs.org.
Evergreen Health Media Contact:
Maggie Carrig
Email: mcarrgi@evergreenhs.org
Buffalo Place Media Contact:
Jackie Jonmaire, Marketing Manager
Phone: (716) 856-3150