A pool and two indoor rinks may no longer be the Rec Center’s only attractions.

According to Jason Eisold the rink manager, a new rink may be placed on the West side of the Rec Center.

“Right now it’s an NHL-sized ice rink, adjacent to the current rink, where the current skate park is,” Eisold said

Senior Cole Maurer said he is excited to have more options for outdoor winter activities.

“I like any outdoor rink that is built,” Maurer said. “There’s not a lot to do in the winter and often people are cooped up inside.”

Although most outdoor rinks lack protection from weather, Eisold said the current design for the new rink includes a roof.

“The design is to have a fabric roof, and have it open on all four sides,” Eisold said.

While the building plan has yet to be approved, Eisold said the project is funded by the St. Louis Park Hockey Association.

“The hockey association approached us with the initiative and some extra funds available,” Eisold said. “One thing that jumped out at us was adding this extra sheet.”

Sophomore hockey player Makayla Jones-Klausing said she prefers playing outdoor hockey to indoor hockey.

“Playing on outdoor rinks is a lot more fun, because you’re playing whether it’s snowing or cold,” Jones-Klausing said.

Eisold said the skate park will be rebuilt in a new location.

“It will be relocated,” Eisold said.

“We’ve got a couple of areas identified as to where we could rebuild it,” he said.