“THE RINK” AT WINTER WONDERLAND COMING TO VAN SAUN COUNTY PARK ON NOVEMBER 27^TH

Regulation NHL rink will offer outdoor amusement for Bergen County families

HACKENSACK, N.J. – Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco announces that the Bergen County Parks Department will open a regulation NHL-size ice-skating rink and a smaller synthetic children’s practice rink this holiday season in Van Saun County Park. The Rink @ Winter Wonderland will offer a local outdoor amusement for residents to enjoy with their families throughout the winter.

“I understand how hard it has been for parents and families to find fun activities throughout this public health crisis. Despite the County not being able to host our annual Winter Wonderland Festival, I am glad that we will still be able to offer families a slice of safe, socially distant holiday fun this winter” said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco.

The Rink @ Winter Wonderland will open to the general public on Friday, November 27^th and be open daily through Sunday, February 21^st. Weekend admission tickets will be sold in three hour sessions. For entry, face masks must be worn at all times and visitors must purchase tickets in advance at www.BergenCountyWinterWonderland.com. Weekend skating admission will be sold in three hour sessions.

Rink Hours:

3 – 7 p.m. Monday through Friday

10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday/Sunday

2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday/Sunday

6 p.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday/Sunday

Admission Price:

$10 – Admission and skate rentals

*Monday through Wednesday buy one get one free

*Saturday and Sunday ticket include unlimited access for Van Saun Carousel and Bergen County Zoo Train Ride

Bergen County is also proud to once again be partnering with the New Jersey Devils for their Learn to Play program which is offered to new, first-time participants (boys and girls). The New Jersey Devils Learn to Play program provides a unique opportunity for families to join the hockey community and for participants to develop fundamental skills to help them succeed both on and off the ice. Created jointly by the NHL and the NHLPA, this 8 week on-ice program includes a full set of CCM equipment and features special appearances from New Jersey Devils Alumni. For more information and to register, visit http://learntoplay.nhl.com/devils.

The Bergen County Parks Department is dedicated to providing recreation opportunities for all, preserving open space, enhancing environmental health, and protecting significant cultural and historic site for current and future generations. The Bergen County Parks System which has been connecting people to nature for over 73 years, spans nearly 9,000 acres and includes a nationally accredited zoo, six golf courses, 21 parks, two horseback riding areas, an environmental center and nine historic sites.