Unauthorized Use Hampers Loop Reopening

The Loop at Bannerman Park remains closed while City staff attempt to rebuild ice that was melted by rain and removed by wind on Sunday, Jan. 12, completely exposing the underlying concrete on sections of the trail. Each day since, City staff have been working to rebuild the ice, completed in layers 1/16th of an inch to a final minimum thickness of one inch.
 
Unfortunately, the ice rebuilding efforts are being hampered by unauthorized use of The Loop at night. The ice remains thin on sections of the trail and when skated on pieces are breaking off. This has considerably slowed down the progress of rebuilding the ice as staff have had to start from the beginning of the ice rebuilding process each day. Skating on The Loop while the underlying concrete is exposed is also a safety concern.
 
While The Loop is closed there is a fence surrounding the trail, signage is posted indicating it is closed and the lights are turned off.
 
City staff are working each day to rebuild the ice for the enjoyment of all. The public are asked to refrain from skating on The Loop during this time, for operational and safety reasons, and to respect the closed signage. We will notify the public through a media release posted on our website and postings on our social media sites when The Loop reopens.
  
For further information:
Access St. John’s
Phone: 311 or (709) 754-CITY (2489)