Where to find skates, and where to lace up — plus tips from a pro skater!
Written By: John Sievers
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Maggie Panetta laces up her skates. (Contributed photo by Nathaniel Nelson)
After months indoors, a little outdoor activity like ice skating at one of Rochester’s many rinks is the perfect escape.
Jessica Schmitt enjoys skating several times a week with her 10-year-old daughter, Lucy.
“The oval at Soldiers Field is well maintained and very atmospheric, especially at night with the Christmas lights,” she said. “For nighttime skating, we recently learned how to turn on the huge overhead lights, too, so that makes it feel safe. Ultimately, you really can’t beat the views of the city from Soldiers Field!”