Madison Opens Its Outdoor Ice Skating Rink For The Winter

MADISON, NJ — The Rosedale Skating Rink is back! Madison's outdoor ice-skating rink reopened Monday with the first day of winter.

The rink is located on Rosedale Avenue, adjacent to the Madison Community Pool.

Skating is only allowed when the flag is raised. Skating when the rink is closed could result in damage to the surface and jeopardize future availability, the borough says.

Here are the rules:

• Skating is allowed only when the flag is raised or notice is posted. Helmets and protective gear are recommended to be worn at all times
• Rink attendant has authority to refuse rink use to anyone who engages in dangerous or disruptive behavior
• Children should be supervised at all times
• Wear skates on ice or protective matting only
• Please use trash cans and keep the rink area clean
• Please use shovels to clear ice surface when you finish skating
• Please restrict hockey games to areas designated by rink attendant
• No dogs allowed in the ice rink area
• Stay off the ice during warm weather or when the ice is maturing
• Please remove all objects from the ice if not in use and neatly store near the sheds
• Please do not use rink shovels or push brooms for hockey
• Alcohol is prohibited
• Park is closed from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.

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