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Ice Skating at Baytowne Wharf
- Thread starter Jdarg
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Jdarg
SoWal Expert
I can't wait to fall on my arse, but we're going anyway.
Have fun!! It will be great today since it's not 78 degrees and 90% humidity! Maybe you can even wear mittens for a few minutes and be authentic!
seacrestkristi
Beach Fanatic
Ice skating in Florida- yay! Kate and I did a test skate at Baytowne yesterday. They have a portable rink set up inside of a tent. It is located near the outdoor stage area- you can't miss it. No broken bones.
Thanksgiving week hours are 2-10 pm, $6 to skate, and $2 for skate rental. Not many people had their own skates, and the rental skates are functional, but you won't look like a figure skater.
A store employee that I spoke to told me that will be going on through NYE, but Baytowne is trying to work out a way to keep it up through February. The problem is a symphony show on NYE, so they probably need the space occupied by the rink.
It was weird seeing people ice skate in shorts and t-shirts!
http://www.baytownewharf.com/events.asp
Sounds like a funn mother daughter outing.
beachmouse
Beach Fanatic
Sounds like the original Okaloosa On Ice rink. I had friends who called that one Okaloosa on Icecube.
scooterbug44
SoWal Expert
Small rink, too many unsupervised kids, the quality of ice you'd expect from an outdoor rink in florida, and FUNN, FUNN, FUNN! 
I will be making at LEAST one repeat visit!
p.s. You don't have to know how to skate. I don't think my friend let go off the wall all night but still had a great time!
I will be making at LEAST one repeat visit!
p.s. You don't have to know how to skate. I don't think my friend let go off the wall all night but still had a great time!
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Uncle Timmy
Beach Fanatic
I tried the rink out this weekend.
Funn, but like Scooter says, pretty rough ice and even rougher skating abilities on display.
Now, I have been out of Canada a long time, eh, and I thought my skating was bad but wow! Funny to watch for sure.
Just look out for falling Floridians. One lady (not her fault) fell into the back of my legs causing me to land hard on my knees. Ouch. I have a nice bruise to show off and everything............
Funn, but like Scooter says, pretty rough ice and even rougher skating abilities on display.
Now, I have been out of Canada a long time, eh, and I thought my skating was bad but wow! Funny to watch for sure.
Just look out for falling Floridians. One lady (not her fault) fell into the back of my legs causing me to land hard on my knees. Ouch. I have a nice bruise to show off and everything............
Ocean Lover
bean
Went this weekend and very surprisingly did not fall once. However my arms are tired from windmilling. I suggest getting the hockey skates if you've never skated before. They seem to have a lot more support.
good mental picture.
Redd
Beach Fanatic
I agree
my wounded wing stopped me from getting on there
It sure was teen central as well take a taser lol
good plan would be to have adult hour or something so the ankle biters dont get sliced and the good kids dont run over the less talented
oh yeah and keep the wine bar open til after 10 on weekends for an after skate warm up shot
Jdarg
SoWal Expert
Woo hoo- ice skating is back! Blades of Glory, babeeee!
Hours are 4- 10 pm on weekdays, 11-10 pm Saturdays, and 12-6 pm Sundays.
Now through December 5th, free or discounted admission to anyone bringing a coat for the Coats for Kids Christmas drive. (I have no idea why it is free or discounted- just repeating what I read in the Sun).
Hours are 4- 10 pm on weekdays, 11-10 pm Saturdays, and 12-6 pm Sundays.
Now through December 5th, free or discounted admission to anyone bringing a coat for the Coats for Kids Christmas drive. (I have no idea why it is free or discounted- just repeating what I read in the Sun).