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312 RiverRun Project Advances with Ice Rink Groundbreaking

City officials and venue management firm SMG broke ground on the new studio ice rink and expansion of McFetridge Sports Center on Chicago’s North Side. It’s part of the Emanuel administration’s 312 RiverRun project, aimed at connecting the surrounding Irving Park, North Center, Avondale and Albany Park neighborhoods to three parks with one path for nearly two consecutive miles.

“The new rink at McFetridge Sports Center will provide residents with expanded world-class amenities, and encourage participation in hockey and other sports across many seasons,” said Chicago Park District superintendent Michael P. Kelly. “This investment will enrich the lives of community members who use the park resources, and will have a valuable impact on our future generations.”

The new studio rink will be 100 feet by 85 feet, and complement the current 200-foot-by-85-foot ice sheet. The expansion is expected to be completed in September of this year.


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