The world's largest synthetic ice rink opened in December in Rockford, Ill., as part of the first Harris Winter Wonderland. Synthetic ice is widely used around the world, but no one has attempted a rink of this size outdoors until now. What makes this venue unique is the 12,000-square-feet of synthetic ice, which includes an 800-foot skating trail around the park. The surface is great for beginners and children, and it can be used whether it's 10 degrees or 90.
An empty, unused park was transformed to create the new Harris Winter Wonderland, complete with the ice skating surface, benches, evergreen trees, a fire pit, warming area and hundreds of twinkling lights. The construction of the rink took only four days thanks to the hard work of volunteer union laborers.
Admission to skate is only $3 and skate rental is $2.
