Outdoor rinks facing another abnormally short season
Outdoor rinks across Ottawa are shutting down in the face of warmer weather, and this weekend may be the last chance to skate on them, says a local volunteer.
![Outdoor rinks facing another abnormally short season](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7123927.1708716741!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/closed-rink-sign-at-jack-purcell-park-in-ottawa.jpg)
![The city experienced another short outdoor rink season due to the warmer than usual winter. Sign on a wooden skating rink board doorway at Jack Purcell Park announcing that the risk is closed.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7123927.1708716741!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/closed-rink-sign-at-jack-purcell-park-in-ottawa.jpg)
Outdoor rinks across Ottawa are shutting down in the face of warmer weather, and this weekend may be the last chance to skate on them, says a local volunteer.