Brained Parks and Recreation begins flooding ice skating rinks.
Brainerd Park and Recreation employees Jason Lyons (left) and Jesse Sanders spray water on the Gregory Park skating rink Thursday, Dec. 17. With temperatures in the 20-degree range, the workers sprayed coat after coat of water on the surface to create a firm ice rink. Warming houses will not be open due to the governor's executive order, Parks Director Tony Sailer said, but benches will be provided to change skates. He urges people to check the park's website for updates and information. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
Brainerd Park and Recreation employees Jason Lyons (left) and Jesse Sanders spray water on the Gregory Park skating rink Thursday, Dec. 17. With temperatures in the 20-degree range, the workers sprayed coat after coat of water on the surface to create a firm ice rink. Warming houses will not be open due to the governor's executive order, Parks Director Tony Sailer said, but benches will be provided to change skates. He urges people to check the park's website for updates and information. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
Brainerd Park and Recreation employee Jesse Sanders spray water on the Gregory Park skating rink Thursday, Dec. 17. With temperatures in the 20-degree range, the workers sprayed coat after coat of water on the surface to create a firm ice rink. Warming houses will not be open due to the governor's executive order, Parks Director Tony Sailer said, but benches will be provided to change skates. He urges people to check the park's website for updates and information. Steve Kohls / Brainerd Dispatch
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