Evergreen Health Presents 2024-25 Free Ice-Skating Season at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza

Evergreen Health will serve as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2024-25 Rotary Rink free ice-skating season. Their sponsorship helps to ensure all Western New Yorkers have access to healthy activities in the heart of Downtown Buffalo throughout the winter season. The free ice-skating season will run through March 16, 2025.

As part of the Presenting Sponsorship, Evergreen Health will also underwrite free ice-skate rentals, in addition to always free ice-skating, during First Free Wednesdays. These First Free Wednesdays will be offered on December 18th, January 1st, February 5th, and March 5th.

“We are proud to sponsor the Rotary Rink Ice-Skating Season for the first time to provide access for Western New Yorkers to stay active during the colder months and have fun doing so,” said Ray Ganoe, President and CEO, Evergreen Health. “Evergreen Health is honored to have served the community for 40 years beginning as a group of volunteers in 1983 on the front lines of the HIV and AIDS crisis, and evolving to a healthcare organization where anyone can receive unconditional medical, supportive, and behavioral health services. We were so excited to have our employees gather as one team to celebrate each other at the birthday party.”

“On behalf of the Board of Directors at Buffalo Place, I extend our gratitude to Evergreen Health for their generous support as the Presenting Sponsor of the 2024-25 free ice-skating season at Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza,” said Michael T. Schmand, Executive Director of Buffalo Place Inc. He added, “This marks the 26th year that Buffalo Place has proudly managed Fountain Plaza and Rotary Rink, a cherished public space, on behalf of the City of Buffalo. We are thrilled to collaborate with Evergreen Health to provide families from across Western New York the opportunity to enjoy free ice-skating amidst iconic architecture in the heart of Downtown Buffalo.”

Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza Regular Hours of Operation:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday-Friday: 11a-2p, 5p-9p
Saturday: 11a-9p
Sunday: 11a-6p

Holiday Hours:
December 23rd: 11a-9p
December 24th: 11a-2p
December 25th: Closed
December 26th & 27th: 11a-9p
December 31st: 11a-1a
January 1st: 11a-6p
January 20th: 11a-9p
February 17th – 21st: 11a-9p

Western New Yorkers interested in skating at Rotary Rink this season do not need a reservation and are welcome on a first come first serve basis. Ice skate rentals are available for $2 for children and $3 for adults. There is no cost associated with skating on the ice surface, and skaters are welcome to bring their own skates. Skate rentals end 30 minutes before closing. Snacks and beverages are available for purchase at the Rotary Rink concession stand.

Rotary Rink is weather dependent. If the air temperature reaches 45 degrees, please call (716) 854-RINK or (716) 856-3150 to check the rink’s status before you come Downtown to skate. Visit the Rotary Rink at Fountain Plaza Facebook page for additional information.

For more information about Evergreen Health, visit www.evergreenhs.org.

About Evergreen Health: Evergreen Health fosters healthy communities by providing medical, supportive, and behavioral services to individuals and families in Western New York – especially those who are living with chronic illness or who are underserved by the healthcare system. For more information, visit www.evergreenhs.org.