Why can’t you just go to a different rink?
There are only 5 rinks in the entire Greater Houston area, including this one, so there are very limited options. Also, not all rinks allow public entry or learn to skate programs.
Why can’t you just build your own rink?
If it were that easy, then we wouldn’t be petitioning MetroNational to keep this one open.
What makes Memorial City Ice Rink so special?
Ice Skate Memorial City offers youth and adult hockey, learn-to-skate programs, figure skating, and public skating in a family-friendly environment.
What are the key reasons to keep the rink open?
- Community Hub & Social Value: It functions as a central community landmark for Houston families, offering a space for birthday parties and weekend family fun, with estimated weekly visits of 3,000.
- Essential Training Ground: It is one of the few local facilities producing youth figure skaters and hockey players in the area. The rink has trained athletes who have reached top levels, including Olympic skater Emily Chan.
- Lack of Alternatives: The closure creates a, “net loss of ice” in the area, putting stress on the limited available rinks in Houston.
- Economic Impact: The rink acts as a significant draw for the mall, driving foot traffic that benefits adjacent retail and food businesses.
- Development Potential: Supporters hope that renovation plans can be adapted to keep the ice rink, rather than replacing it with other commercial space, keeping a “unique” feature of the mall.