Cass Park Rink, Pool, & Fields

Our Public Skate Sessions for the season are as follows: Weekdays (M-F) 9 AM-10:30 AM, 11 AM-12:30 PM, 1 PM-2:30 PM, 3 PM -4:30 PM... Weekends (Fri EVE - Sun) Fri 8:15PM -10 PM Sat 2:45 PM-4:15 PM, 5 PM-6:30 PM, 8:45 PM-10:15PM Sun 2:45 PM-4:15 PM, 5 PM-6:30 PM There are new protocols and limited occupancy this year due to COVID. Please visit casspark.org/ice-rink for more information and to reserve your spot for skating and lessons.

Are you looking for a reason to celebrate? January is #NationalSkatingMonth! Lace up your skates (or the ones you rent from us) and get on the ice to celebrate this fun month! --- *In response to COVID-19, skate sessions will look different this season. Skaters should pre-register for their session times: bit.ly/skateatcass (limited walk-up spots may be available only if the session is not full through preregistration). Learn more about skating and the changes: www.casspark.org/ice-rink Cass Park, Rink and Pool are programs of the Ithaca Youth Bureau which provide valuable health and recreation activities for residents of Ithaca and Tompkins County year-round.

This week’s forecast calls for ice skating! Cass Park Rink is covered and there’s a good chance you’ll have a great time! We have multiple sessions throughout the day for you to sign up and enjoy your time on the ice. --- *In response to COVID-19, skate sessions will look different this season. Skaters should pre-register for their session times: bit.ly/skateatcass (limited walk-up spots may be available only if the session is not full through preregistration). Learn more about skating and the changes: www.casspark.org/ice-rink Cass Park, Rink and Pool are programs of the Ithaca Youth Bureau which provide valuable health and recreation activities for residents of Ithaca and Tompkins County year-round.

We always appreciate hearing feedback from skaters. Whether you’re looking for somewhere to go to get out of the house or a place to get the wiggles out, we are here! --- *In response to COVID-19, skate sessions will look different this season. Skaters should pre-register for their session times: bit.ly/skateatcass (limited walk-up spots may be available only if the session is not full through preregistration). Learn more about skating and the changes: www.casspark.org/ice-rink Cass Park, Rink and Pool are programs of the Ithaca Youth Bureau which provide valuable health and recreation activities for residents of Ithaca and Tompkins County year-round.

The 2021 Pavilion Rental season at Stewart and Cass Park will run April 15 - October 15, 2021. We will begin to accept reservations beginning March 1, 2021. All dates are subject to change depending on the COVID pandemic. Check www.ithacayouthbureau.org for updates. The 2021 Boat Rack rental season will run from April 1 - November 1, 2021. We will begin to accept reservations for boat rack storage spaces on January 4, 2021. Please visit www.ithacayouthbureau.org for rental forms or contact us at 607-273-8364. Forms may be submitted via fax at (607) 273-2817 or email: [email protected], or in person (by appointment). Payment is due when you submit your form.

The 2021 Boat Rack rental season will run from April 1 - November 1, 2021. We will begin to accept reservations for boat rack storage spaces on January 4, 2021. Please visit www.ithacayouthbureau.org for rental forms or contact us at 607-273-8364. Forms may be submitted via fax at (607) 273-2817 or email: [email protected], or in person (by appointment). Payment is due when you submit your form. The 2021 Pavilion Rental season at Stewart and Cass Park will run April 15 - October 15, 2021. We will begin to accept reservations beginning March 1, 2021. All dates are subject to change depending on the COVID pandemic. Check www.ithacayouthbureau.org for updates.

Series 1 Skate Lessons are scheduled to begin this week for all ages and some groups need a few more participants in order to happen. Want to learn but don't have ice skates? No problem! You can rent them at Cass Park for $3.50. Why not get some fresh air and have fun on the ice while learning to skate? To see class details and to sign up visit https://register.communitypass.net/reg/cat_program_list.cfm For questions, please talk to front counter staff or contact Cass Park at 607.273.1090 or casspark.org.

Did you hear? It's Opening Day at Cass Park Rink! While we know you can't wait to get back out on the ice, there are new protocols and limited occupancy this year due to COVID. Please visit casspark.org/ice-rink for more information and to reserve your spot for skating and lessons. Spaces are limited on a daily basis, so book yours while there's still time. See you on the ice!

Great news! The Cass Park Ice Rink will open this Saturday, October 24! NEW this season: due to COVID-19 considerations, we are limiting our public session occupancy. We have 30 online pre-pay spots for each session with very few walk-in spaces available. Please visit casspark.org/ice-rink for this season's information and COVID-19 protocols. Register now to reserve your spot for public skating and skating lessons!

Do you need a mid-week workout? Grab your mat and some water and enjoy the workout from our recent Moment of Movement fundraiser on the tarmac at Ithaca Tompkins International Airport: https://vimeo.com/462733449 We extend our sincerest thanks to everyone who gave and participated in this event!

With the weather changing we know everyone is excited to think about rink season. The Cass Park Rink will open on October 24th. The 2020 rink season schedule, fees, and COVID-19 protocols will be available on casspark.org by October 9th. We appreciate your patience as we make plans to keep everyone safe and look forward to seeing you at the Cass Park Rink!

Looking for a reason to get outside and enjoy this beautiful weather? Check out this Inside Birding video from Cornell Lab of Ornithology https://youtu.be/ridajl8uic0 ! Where will you go to search for birds this weekend?

A recent report by the National Recreation and Park Association shows that more than 4 in 5 people agree that parks and recreation is an essential local government service. What's your favorite park to visit? Comment below!

We are grateful to have been selected as one of the beneficiaries of the Moment of Movement fundraiser, hosted by Marriott Ithaca Downtown Commons and Ithaca Tompkins International Airport! Moment of Movement is a FREE live-streamed workout that will be held outside on the ITH’s tarmac. Learn more at www.ithacayouthbureau.com/news-and-updates

Are you ready for soccer season? We are! The IYB Recreation Department needs volunteer coaches for the upcoming season.

The Ithaca Youth Bureau provides a broad variety of recreation and youth development programs to promote the health, happiness, and well-being of all youth and families in the greater Ithaca area. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there are changes in the way school and other activities are being offered. We are working to adapt our programming delivery, style, group size, etc. to adjust to our new reality. Your responses to this survey will help ensure that we are meeting the needs of our community during these challenging times. Click here to provide your feedback via our survey: https://forms.gle/vyMsmUuHJUVfAE44A

Fall programs coming soon!

As hot as it is, we are excited to think about the cooler hockey season. Check out this update from IYHA about the upcoming season!