The City of Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Department’s is set to open the Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena this weekend with sessions open to the public.

Public skate sessions will be from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. daily.  Admission is $4 dollars for youth ages four to 12.  Cost for patrons 13 and older is $4.75.  Skate rentals are available for an additional $3.50. 

“Come on down and enjoy some fun, quality time on the ice with the whole family,” said Idaho Falls Parks and Recreation Superintendent Chris Horsley. “It is a great way to kick off your weekend and a great way to kick off the ice arena season.”

The Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena is south eastern Idaho's premier ice facility that offers high quality hockey and ice-skating programs as well as non-skating recreation and entertainment events. The first floor consists of an 85 foot by 190 foot ice surface, large lobby area, rental shop, snack bar, and locker room facilities. This facility also hosts state hockey tournaments and figure skating competitions every year.

For more information on the ice arena hours, skating lessons, prices and other events, visit the Joe Marmo/Wayne Lehto Ice Arena page on the City of Idaho Falls website.

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For more information or to schedule an interview with City of Idaho Falls staff, please contact City of Idaho Falls Public Information Officer Bud Cranor at 208-612-8306.