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Central Avenue Closes in Preparation for Outdoor Ice Rink

It’s that time of year again, preparations for the annual outdoor ice skating rink are beginning in the Central Avenue area of Phoenix. For the remainder of the week, Central Avenue will be closed between Washington and Jefferson streets for the construction of the CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink.

The ice rink will be open for the holiday season from November 25 until January 2. To help regulate the visitor flow and keep the ice maintained, skating will be split up into sessions, two or three sessions per day.

Tickets can be purchased at the rink with general admission prices being $15. Military, seniors, and kids under the age of 8 can gain entry for $10 and children under the age of 3 are admitted for free. The CitySkate rink will also have a limited number of express passes available for each session. Holders with the express pass will be able to skip the lines.


Available parking will be underneath City Scape for $3 an hour. Light rail is also available for those heading westbound on Central Avenue and Washington Street. For those riding a a westbound train can get off at Frist Avenue and Washington Streets.

The CitySkate Holiday Ice Rink is a great way to get your family into the holiday spirit, especially since Santa is expected to make a few appearances.