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Houston’s Memorial City Mall Ice Rink to stay open until removal in December
By Juliana Russell at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 15, 2026
· 2 min read
The MetroNational announced Wednesday that Memorial City Ice Rink will remain open past its original close date July 31.This will provide the community with additional opportunities to enjoy skating, hockey and family programming throughout the fall season.‘Save our rink’: Community protests to s...
Key takeaway Program continuationProgramming including The Hockey Program, Open Skate, Freestyle Skate and Learn to Skate, will continue through December 14, 2026.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
The decision to keep Memorial City Ice Rink open until December is a significant win for the Piney Point Village community, which has come to rely on the rink as a hub for family activities and sports programming. With the extension, local families will have more time to enjoy skating and hockey programs, and the rink will be able to accept in-house hockey registrations for the fall season. This move also underscores the influence of community feedback, as the Houston Ice Sports Coalition's efforts to save the rink have clearly resonated with MetroNational. As the rink's eventual closure approaches, it will be worth watching how the community comes together to support the Houston Ice Sports Coalition's efforts to find a new home for ice sports in the area. The coalition's search for philanthropic partners and donors may be an opportunity for local businesses and organizations to get involved and help shape the future of ice sports in Piney Point Village.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 15, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? The MetroNational announced Wednesday that Memorial City Ice Rink will remain open past its original close date July 31.This will provide the community with additional opportunities to enjoy skating, hockey and family programming throughout the fall season.‘Save our rink’: Community protests to s...
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