[0:00] (upbeat music) [0:01] (kids cheerfully screaming) [0:03] - So we're very excited to say that we've added improvements [0:06] to all of our warming houses, [0:08] and we'll continue to do so here. [0:10] We are opening eight [0:11] of the nine warming houses this winter season. [0:14] Bryant Park is the ninth one that's closed due [0:16] to the park improvement [0:18] and some of the enhancements [0:19] that we've been making at the warming houses [0:21] are arcade games, some interior lighting [0:25] to make it a more of a warm [0:26] and cozy and welcoming environment [0:28] for those who wanna come skate. [0:29] And maybe for those who just want to come and have fun [0:31] and play some games while they try to get warm [0:33] during this cold winter season. [0:35] And then we have hot chocolate coming at all locations [0:38] that have access to running water free to the public. [0:41] A huge shout out to our park [0:43] and maintenance team who from start [0:45] to finish help us get these ice rinks [0:47] and warming houses up and running. [0:49] It's a lot of early mornings, a lot of work [0:51] to get these rinks built up with enough ice [0:53] to make them skateable. [0:54] And I just want to give a quick shout out to them [0:56] and all their hard work that they have done, are doing [0:58] and will continue to do throughout this winter season. [1:01] (plow blowing) [1:03] Warming houses are staffed seven days a week [1:06] up until mid-February. [1:09] Monday through Thursday they are staffed 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. [1:12] On Fridays, 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. [1:15] Saturdays 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM [1:19] and Sundays noon to 8:00 PM. [1:21] If people want to learn more information, they can go [1:23] to our website at blm.mn/rinks. [1:27] All good information on there about our rinks [1:29] and a lot of good information [1:30] about our other great winter activities [1:32] during our Winter Fete season [1:34] through the City of Bloomington Parks [1:35] and Recreation Department. [1:37] We look forward to seeing everybody's friendly face out here [1:40] at the warming houses and at the rinks. [1:41] And hopefully everybody enjoys the new enhancements. [1:44] We have a fun and long winter season ahead [1:46] and we look forward to seeing everybody out here on the ice. [1:49] (skates scratching)