Finally, a winter sport for the ankle-impaired. Actually, these ice bumper cars can be adapted for summer use as well. This will be a year-round attraction. Andy Smith of the Providence Journal took a spin today and spoke with the Mayor.
“I can’t wait. This is the most exciting thing we’ve done since I’ve been mayor,” said a beaming Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza. He said his experience goes back to his youth, when he would smack into his cousin on the bumper car ride at Rocky Point.
Suits on ice! Check out the video with the mayor’s entourage spinning and bumping, and the rink manager gives lessons on joystick manipulation. It looks like a blast. And actually, you can wear a suit if you want.
Here are a few of the things you need to know from the Providence Rink website:
$12/20 minutes
To operate alone one must be at least six years old and 42″ tall.
Liability waiver must be signed by parent or legal guardian of any user under age 18.
Seatbelt must be worn at all times.
An operator at least 16 years of age may carry a passenger of 3-5 years of age— maximum combined weight, 300 pounds.
Monday and Tuesday the rink will be divided in half — skating on one end, bumping on the other — from 10am to 6pm. Same goes for Wednesday thru Saturday, but you can return later in the evening when they will open from 10pm to midnight for Full Rink Bumper Cars Only! Go here for rink hours.
Starts 10am Wednesday, December 20, Providence Rink, 2 Kennedy Plaza, (directions)