The Riverview Ice House has been a landmark in our community for almost 45 years and was on the chopping block last year due to costs to renovate the facility. Funds from the state are now helping save it. After quoting the high costs of upkeep, the Rockford Park District announced plans to close the facility, back in October but with community support, the park district tabled its decision.
However, when Illinois’ new budget was passed in Springfield, the park district received some of the $2.5 million it needed to save the facility. The funds will be used to purchase two sheets of ice, a new refrigeration system, and locker room upgrades, to name a few projects at the Ice House.
Read more below!
https://wrex.com/2021/06/02/state-gives-money-to-save-renovate-riverview-ice-house/