Garden State Times

The WinterFest Ice Skating Rink is set to open at Cooper River Park for the 2024-2025 season. The Camden County Parks Department has announced that the rink will be available from November 29, 2024, through February 23, 2025, operating Thursday through Sunday.

Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, who is associated with the Camden County Parks Department, stated, “This attraction always allows our residents to participate in active outdoor recreation at one of the state’s most iconic and celebrated parks, Cooper River Park.” He added that they are eager to welcome back community members for another enjoyable season.

The ice rink measures 60 by 120 feet and is located across from the DoubleTree Hotel in Cherry Hill. The park will feature twinkling lights and food vendors within a lodge setting.

Operating hours are Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 10 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. Admission fees are structured as follows: free for children aged three and under, $6.50 for kids aged four to twelve, $8.50 for adults, and $5.50 for veterans and seniors. Skate rentals cost $5.50 per person with an additional skate sharpening service available for $6.50.

For those interested in organizing events or parties at the rink, Angelo Masso can be contacted at the provided phone number or email address.

WinterFest also serves as an official Toys for Tots drop-off location this year.

Special holiday hours include adjusted times on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President's Day, and other selected dates.