The River’s Edge In Davenport Reopens Ahead Of Halloween-Themed Public Skate

The ice rink in downtown Davenport is reopening!

After being closed for weeks of maintenance, The River's Edge ice rink is reopen as of October 19th.

Read More: Intense Humidity Forces Davenport To Close River's Edge Ice Rink 

It had been closed after mold was found in the locker rooms, prompting weeks of cleaning and sanitizing affected surfaces, flooring, and air ducts. The city says the summer humidity in the rink made the issue worse (can confirm it 'rains' in there during summer skates) but the mold is non-toxic.

The World Arena is back open and the schedule for it is on the city's website.

Monster Mash Glow Skate

On Saturday, Oct. 24th, The River's Edge and the Figure Skating Club of the Quad Cities will host the Halloween-themed Monster Mash Glow Skate from 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Wear skate-friendly costumes (use your own judgment obviously), enjoy crafts, treats, fun music, and party vibes.

Admission is $6 plus tax and skate rental is $3.50.

Events At The River's Edge

Maybe it's because I'm there all the time, but the events at The River's Edge are underrated. After the Monster Mash, they will have Swiftie Skate on Dec. 13th (all Taylor Swift festivities, as you can probably guess, for all ages).

Skate with Santa will be on Dec. 19th and New Year's Eve Glow Skate will be on Dec. 31st from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Becca Niles, Parks and Recreation Director said in a statement about the recent closure:

This project is the perfect example of interdepartmental collaboration and ensuring the right staff are working towards a common goal. I appreciate the patience and grace afforded to us by our user groups and the community while we addressed the issues.

The rink is expected to be fully operational by next week.