The Greater Reno Community Ice Skating Association (GRCISA) announced on Friday that The Jennifer M. O’Neal Community Ice Arena, Reno Ice, is scheduled to break ground on its first phase in March.
They say the cost associated with phase one of the construction is $9.5 million.
GRCISA says it will use over 3.83 acres of the 6 acre lease held by GRCISA, located on Wedge Parkway in the South Valleys Regional Sports Complex, near the yellow library.
They say the first phase includes the parking lot and landscaping, as well as a 38,843 square foot building which will house the lobby area, locker rooms, a rental and pro shop, mechanical and Zamboni room and the rink itself.
GRCISA say the NHL regulation ice skating facility will offer year-round recreation.
“The facility will be built to offer events tailored to all members of the community. We will be offering skating lessons for all ages, power skating, figure skating, broom ball, ice hockey, sled hockey, and curling. The ice rink will be able to host group events and parties as well. Reno is a winter sports town, with a noticeable shortcoming. We are looking forward to offering the adults and children of this community an opportunity to enjoy all ice related activities, both competitively or recreationally.” said Joel Grace, President of GRCISA.
