Skaters Bundle Up And Glide At PAL's Outdoor Rink In Westport

WESTPORT, Conn. — There was a chill in the air Thursday, but these beginning skaters were not deterred as they took to the ice at Westport's Police Athletic League outdoor rink at Longshore Club Park.

A young girl enjoys the ice rink in Westport on Thursday.
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A group of kids at the rink for skating lessons in Westport.
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Kids learn to skate at the PAL Outdoor Skating Rink in Westport.
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A boy in his happy place - on the ice on a beautiful day in Westport.
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Kids learn to skate at the PAL rink in Westport.
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Skates are sharpened at the PAL Skating Rink in Westport.
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Skaters enjoy the PAL Ice Rink.
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A group of friends at the rink for open skating.
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Skip Pearlman

01/08/2016 2:00 p.m.

During a visit, Daily Voice found cold but comfortable conditions, sunny skies and perfect ice waiting for skaters young and old. The seasonal outdoor rink hosts skating classes, hockey practices, private parties, open skate and more.

"I've skated here a lot, I think it's great," Liam Farrell of Fairfield, who was skating with friends, told Daily Voice. "This is my favorite rink in the area to come to because of the size. It's not usually crowded, and it's not too expensive - and you can't beat the view."

This is the 19th year overall the rink has been open, but only the second year since it expanded to an official NHL size rink.

To check out the hours and fees, visit the rink's website.

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