Please Stay Off Merlin Olsen Central Park Ice Rink Area

It is extremely important that people do not recreate on the Merlin Olsen Central Park ice rink area after a snow fall…making a snowman or large snowballs. To achieve the most ideal conditions for a flat, smooth ice surface, the rink area needs to be clear of all obstructions. The public is welcome to use parts of the park that are not cordoned off.

Conditions required for the construction of the Merlin Olsen Central Park Ice Rink:

• Sufficient snowfall of at least 8-10 inches
• Packing of snow to establish frost for ice sheet support (3 nights using trucks
to pack snow)
• 7 to 10 days of consistent temperatures (15-20 degrees below freezing) during
the ice building process of spraying an even amount of water on packed snow base
• Crews are able to build approximately a 1/3 inch of ice every 8 hours
• In a 4-day period, under optimal conditions, a 4-inch base of ice can be
achieved

For more information concerning this or other Logan Parks and Recreation Department programs or facilities contact us at (435) 716-9250 or stop by 195 South 100 West, Logan or visit us at pr.loganutah.org.