Skating rink opens in Marshall

By James Ivancic, Times Staff Writer

The new all-weather ice skating rink at Northern Fauquier Community Park near Marshall is officially open for business.

Fauquier County Supervisor Holder Trumbo, Clayton Lescalleet, Scott District representative on the Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Board, and David Graham, Marshall District representative on parks the board, cut the ribbon on the new rink Saturday, Dec. 1.

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Cutting the ribbon to open the new rink on Dec. 1 were Fauquier County Supervisor Holder Trumbo (Scott); Clayton Lescalleet, Scott District representative on the Fauquier County Parks and Recreation Board; and David Graham, Marshall District representative on the parks board.

Afterward, the first skaters tried the 28-by-56 foot surface.

“I think it’s really nice. It’s manageable for kids,” said Brian Brown of Marshall who tried out the rink with three of his children, ages 7, 6 and 4. All are new to skating.

The rink has special equipment to help young children learn to skate.

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The artificial surface isn’t as slick as natural ice. The PATH Foundation provided a grant for its purchase.

The rink will be open on Saturdays and Sundays and school holidays from Dec. 1 through March 1. Skaters can bring their own skates or get them at the rink. The rink fee is $5 for 30 minutes, including skate rental.