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Salamanca Today
By the People, for the People
Salamanca to Celebrate Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond Reopening
The city's winter recreation hub gets an upgrade with new synthetic ice.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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The City of Salamanca, New York is hosting a celebration on Friday to mark the reopening of the Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond after installing new synthetic ice. The free event will feature free skating and other winter activities for the community to enjoy.
Why it matters
The Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond is a popular winter recreation hub for Salamanca residents and visitors. The new synthetic ice surface will allow the pond to stay open for skating longer into the season, providing more opportunities for outdoor fun and exercise.
The details
The city has upgraded the Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond by installing a new synthetic ice surface. This enhancement is designed to extend the skating season and enhance winter recreation options for the Salamanca community.
- The grand reopening celebration will take place on Friday, February 10, 2026 from 4-6 PM.
The players
City of Salamanca
The local government of Salamanca, New York that manages the Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond.
Bill Flanigan
The namesake of the memorial ice pond, likely a prominent community figure.
What’s next
The new synthetic ice surface is expected to allow the Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond to stay open for skating later into the winter season compared to previous years.
The takeaway
The reopening of the upgraded Bill Flanigan Memorial Ice Pond demonstrates Salamanca's commitment to providing accessible, year-round outdoor recreation opportunities for residents and visitors.
