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EileenF — 2013-12-08T17:52:12Z

Renamed to "Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park"

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- [[Image(msp2.jpg, 254 "Winter at Manhattan Square Park", right,noborder, thumbnail)]] - [[Image(MSP.jpg, 254 "Viewing Platform by- ["Users/Andrew88"]", right, noborder, thumbnail)]] - - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| - \|\|[[Address(["Chestnut Street"] & ["Court Street"], Rochester, NY 14604)]]\|\| - \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Website'''\|\| - \|\|[http://www.cityofrochester.gov/manhattansquare/ City of Rochester]\|\| - \|\|[http://www.rochesterdowntown.com/wp_rddc/search-detail/?id=213&slug=services-and-amenities RochesterDowntown.com]\|\| - - '''Manhattan Square Park''' is is a small ["parks" park] located in the ["Manhattan Square Park Neighborhood"] of ["downtown"] ["Rochester"], across from the ["Strong Museum"]. Prior to the urban renewal demolition of the sixties and construction of the ["Inner Loop"], the area occupied by Manhattan Square was a part of a residential neighborhood of houses and tenements that linked downtown to the ["Alexander Neighborhood" Alexander]/["East End" East] area. Their demolition created the open space that is now occupied by the park. Constructed in the 1970s, the park's major features originally included a towering steel viewing platform and a sunken fountain area, but these are now both closed. There also was a small cafe and a concert stage that was used for free outdoor concerts - the original "Party in the Park." - - '''Winter Months - Skating and Sledding''' - - The Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink is a popular feature open in winter months along with sledding on the park's small hills. The ice rink operates seven days a week and is generally open Thanksgiving through mid-March (weather permitting). Skates can be rented but many bring their own skates. There is a fee to use the ice most times but there are some free open skate times weekly. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Call (585) 428-7541 or check the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935137 city website] first for hours and fees if you're planning on going. - - '''Summer Months - Playground and Green Space''' - - There was a good bit of construction going on in/around the park starting back in late 2000's which included installing a small but very cool playground. The new playground has 2 big geometric rope/metal climbing frames, 2 long tube slides, 2 hills covered with super-grippy rubber for easy climbing, what looks like a sprinkler (shaped like a cattail plant) and a neat periscope (with audio!) on top of one hill. - - '''Manhattan Square Lodge''' - - After undergoing renovations, the lodge by the skating rink reopened in January ["2013"] as a space for ["banquet halls" parties and events]. It seats 200 people and has a full kitchen. - - The park also has benches popular with downtown office workers at lunchtime. - - '''Awards''' - Manhattan Square Park was voted "Best Playground" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]] - - '''Notes and References''' - * '''Find a ["Geocaching" Geocache]''' - someone placed a [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC10PY4 Geocache in Manhattan Square Park]	+ #redirect Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park

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EileenF — 2013-03-17T14:12:01Z

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- After undergoing renovations, the lodge by the skating rink reopened in January ["2013"] as a space for ["Rental, Party and Event" parties and events]. It seats 200 people and has a full kitchen.	+ After undergoing renovations, the lodge by the skating rink reopened in January ["2013"] as a space for ["banquet halls" parties and events]. It seats 200 people and has a full kitchen.

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EileenF — 2013-03-17T14:10:48Z

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- '''Manhattan Square Park''' is is a small ["parks" park] located in ["Downtown" downtown] ["Rochester"], across from the ["Strong Museum"]. Prior to the urban renewal demolition of the sixties and construction of the ["Inner Loop"], the area occupied by Manhattan Square was a part of a residential neighborhood of houses and tenements that linked downtown to the Alexander/East area. Their demolition created the open space that is now occupied by the park. Constructed in the 1970s, the park's major features originally included a towering steel viewing platform and a sunken fountain area, but these are now both closed. There also was a small cafe and a concert stage that was used for free outdoor concerts - the original "Party in the Park".	+ '''Manhattan Square Park''' is is a small ["parks" park] located in the ["Manhattan Square Park Neighborhood"] of ["downtown"] ["Rochester"], across from the ["Strong Museum"]. Prior to the urban renewal demolition of the sixties and construction of the ["Inner Loop"], the area occupied by Manhattan Square was a part of a residential neighborhood of houses and tenements that linked downtown to the ["Alexander Neighborhood" Alexander]/["East End" East] area. Their demolition created the open space that is now occupied by the park. Constructed in the 1970s, the park's major features originally included a towering steel viewing platform and a sunken fountain area, but these are now both closed. There also was a small cafe and a concert stage that was used for free outdoor concerts - the original "Party in the Park."
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- The Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink is a popular feature open in winter months along with sledding on the park's small hills. The ice rink operates seven days a week and is generally open Thanksgiving through mid-March (weather permitting). Skates can be rented but many bring their own skates. There is a fee to use the ice most times but there are some free open skate times weekly. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Call (585) 428-7541 or check the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935137 city website] first for hours and fees if you're planning on going.	+ The Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink is a popular feature open in winter months along with sledding on the park's small hills. The ice rink operates seven days a week and is generally open Thanksgiving through mid-March (weather permitting). Skates can be rented but many bring their own skates. There is a fee to use the ice most times but there are some free open skate times weekly. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Call (585) 428-7541 or check the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935137 city website] first for hours and fees if you're planning on going.
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jgerek — 2012-06-11T20:38:11Z

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jgerek — 2012-06-11T20:32:41Z

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jgerek — 2012-06-11T20:32:41Z

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- '''Manhattan Square Park''' is located on Brown & Court streets in ["Downtown" downtown] ["Rochester"], across from the ["Strong Museum"]. Prior to the urban renewal demolition of the sixties and construction of the ["Inner Loop"], the area occupied by Manhattan Square was a part of a residential neighborhood of houses and tenements that linked downtown to the Alexander/East area. Their demolition created the open space that is now occupied by the park. Constructed in the 1970s, the park's major features include a towering steel viewing platform and a sunken fountain area with a concert stage designed for free outdoor concerts. Each summer the park is the site for a wide variety of concerts highlighted by nationally known performers.	+ \|\|<bgcolor='#E0E0FF'>'''Location'''\|\| + \|\|[[Address(["Chestnut Street"] & ["Court Street"], Rochester, NY 14604)]]\|\| + + '''Manhattan Square Park''' is is a small ["parks" park] located in ["Downtown" downtown] ["Rochester"], across from the ["Strong Museum"]. Prior to the urban renewal demolition of the sixties and construction of the ["Inner Loop"], the area occupied by Manhattan Square was a part of a residential neighborhood of houses and tenements that linked downtown to the Alexander/East area. Their demolition created the open space that is now occupied by the park. Constructed in the 1970s, the park's major features originally included a towering steel viewing platform and a sunken fountain area, but these are now both closed. There also was a small cafe and a concert stage that was used for free outdoor concerts - the original "Party in the Park".
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- '''[http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935137 Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink]''' is a popular feature open in winter months along with sledding on its many small hills. - The ice rink operates seven days a week and is open Thanksgiving through mid-March. Skate rental is $3.00 and many bring their own skates; the fee to use the ice is $4 for adults and $2 for children. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Free open skate is Mon-Fri, 3:45-5:00 pm. The rink opens at noon daily and closes at 7:00pm Sun, and 8:50pm Mon-Sat. The ice rink was closed through the 2005-2006 for major renovations. It re-opened on February 8, 2008. Call (585) 428-7541 or check the city website via the link above first if you're planning on going.	+ The Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink is a popular feature open in winter months along with sledding on the park's small hills. The ice rink operates seven days a week and is generally open Thanksgiving through mid-March (weather permitting). Skates can be rented but many bring their own skates. There is a fee to use the ice most times but there are some free open skate times weekly. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Call (585) 428-7541 or check the [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935137 city website] first for hours and fees if you're planning on going.
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- There was a good bit of construction going on in/around the park starting back in late 2006 which included a small but very cool playground. The new playground has 2 big geometric rope/metal climbing frames, 2 long tube slides, 2 hills covered with super-grippy rubber for easy climbing, what looks like a sprinkler (shaped like a cattail plant) and a neat periscope (with audio!) on top of one hill.	+ '''Summer Months - Playground and Green Space'''
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- '''PARK CLOSED''' per City Website as of July 26 2008. Park is undergoing more renovations. According to [https://www.cityofrochester.gov/CityCouncil/Agendas_Minutes/docs/April%20Worksheet.pdf City Council Agenda], the city has a $1.1M bond out for the renovations.	+ There was a good bit of construction going on in/around the park starting back in late 2000's which included installing a small but very cool playground. The new playground has 2 big geometric rope/metal climbing frames, 2 long tube slides, 2 hills covered with super-grippy rubber for easy climbing, what looks like a sprinkler (shaped like a cattail plant) and a neat periscope (with audio!) on top of one hill. + + The park also has benches popular with downtown office workers at lunchtime.
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- * [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935137 Park Info] on City of Rochester website. - * [http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Manhattan%20Square%20Park%20Rochester%20NY&w=all&s=int Flikr Photo Search - Manhattan Square Park Rochester, NY] - * [http://www.capturerochester.com/photo/29378 B&W Photo on CaptureRochester.com]

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andrew88 — 2010-10-22T12:35:21Z

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andrew88 — 2010-10-22T12:30:13Z

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peteb — 2010-05-07T00:46:49Z

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BobJohnson — 2009-12-22T00:42:39Z

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- The ice rink operates seven days a week and is open Thanksgiving through mid-March. Skate rental is $2.50 and many bring their own skates; the fee to use the ice is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Free open skate is Mon-Fri, 3:45-5:00 pm. The rink opens at noon daily and closes at 4:45pm Sun, 6:30pm Mon/Wed, and 8:15pm Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat. The ice rink was closed through the 2005-2006 for major renovations. It re-opened on February 8, 2008. Call (585) 428-7541 or check the city website via the link above first if you're planning on going.	+ The ice rink operates seven days a week and is open Thanksgiving through mid-March. Skate rental is $3.00 and many bring their own skates; the fee to use the ice is $4 for adults and $2 for children. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Free open skate is Mon-Fri, 3:45-5:00 pm. The rink opens at noon daily and closes at 7:00pm Sun, and 8:50pm Mon-Sat. The ice rink was closed through the 2005-2006 for major renovations. It re-opened on February 8, 2008. Call (585) 428-7541 or check the city website via the link above first if you're planning on going.

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Damiankumor — 2009-11-30T01:20:34Z

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- '''[http://www.cityofrochester.gov/prhs/Recreation/index.cfm?action=recCenter&id=21 Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink]''' is a popular feature open in winter months along with sledding on its many small hills.	+ '''[http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935137 Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink]''' is a popular feature open in winter months along with sledding on its many small hills.

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Rufus — 2009-08-17T19:39:29Z

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- * [http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/prhs/Parks/index.cfm?action=showvenu&id=80 Park Info] on City of Rochester website.	+ * [http://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=8589935137 Park Info] on City of Rochester website.

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alexandergartley — 2008-11-12T16:19:32Z

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	+ == Awards == + Manhattan Square Park was voted "Best Playground" in ["City Newspaper"]'s 'Best Of' Awards in 2008.[[Footnote(http://www.rochestercitynewspaper.com/entertainment/guides/2008/11/BEST-OF-ROCHESTER-2008-Readers-choice/)]] +

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BradMandell — 2008-07-26T16:25:10Z

add geocache there do links, remove outdated info

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- '''Manhattan Square Park''' is located on Brown & Court streets downtown, across from the ["Strong Museum"]. Prior to the urban renewal demolition of the sixties and construction of the ["Inner Loop"], the area occupied by Manhattan Square was a part of a residential neighborhood of houses and tenements that linked downtown to the Alexander/East area. Their demolition created the open space that is now occupied by the park. Constructed in the 1970s, the park's major features include a towering steel viewing platform and a sunken fountain area with a concert stage designed for free outdoor concerts. Each summer the park is the site for a wide variety of concerts highlighted by nationally known performers.	+ '''Manhattan Square Park''' is located on Brown & Court streets in ["Downtown" downtown] ["Rochester"], across from the ["Strong Museum"]. Prior to the urban renewal demolition of the sixties and construction of the ["Inner Loop"], the area occupied by Manhattan Square was a part of a residential neighborhood of houses and tenements that linked downtown to the Alexander/East area. Their demolition created the open space that is now occupied by the park. Constructed in the 1970s, the park's major features include a towering steel viewing platform and a sunken fountain area with a concert stage designed for free outdoor concerts. Each summer the park is the site for a wide variety of concerts highlighted by nationally known performers.
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- In winter months the Manhattan Square Park features a popular outdoor ice skating rink and sledding on its many small hills. The ice rink operates seven days a week and is open Thanksgiving through mid-March. Skate rental is $2.50 and many bring their own skates; the fee to use the ice is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Free open skate is Mon-Fri, 3:45-5:00 pm. The rink opens at noon daily and closes at 4:45pm Sun, 6:30pm Mon/Wed, and 8:15pm Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat. The ice rink has been closed through the 2005-2006 for major renovations. It is tentatively set to re-open on January 20, 2008. Call (585) 428-7541 or check the [http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/index.cfm?app=calendar&action=showDay&displayDate=11-26-2005&filterID=4&RecCenterID=21 schedule] first if you're planning on going.	+ '''Winter Months - Skating and Sledding'''
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- There appears to be a good bit of construction going on in/around the park (as of December 2006), and a small but very cool playground is almost complete. (The [http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/prhs/Parks/index.cfm?action=showvenu&id=80 city website] says the park is closed and under construction, set to open Fall 2006.) The new playground has 2 big geometric rope/metal climbing frames, 2 long tube slides, 2 hills covered with super-grippy rubber for easy climbing, what looks like a sprinkler (shaped like a cattail plant) and a neat periscope (with audio!) on top of one hill. The playground is currently open for kids, but a climbing tower is still under construction.	+ '''[http://www.cityofrochester.gov/prhs/Recreation/index.cfm?action=recCenter&id=21 Manhattan Square Park Ice Rink]''' is a popular feature open in winter months along with sledding on its many small hills. + The ice rink operates seven days a week and is open Thanksgiving through mid-March. Skate rental is $2.50 and many bring their own skates; the fee to use the ice is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Free open skate is Mon-Fri, 3:45-5:00 pm. The rink opens at noon daily and closes at 4:45pm Sun, 6:30pm Mon/Wed, and 8:15pm Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat. The ice rink was closed through the 2005-2006 for major renovations. It re-opened on February 8, 2008. Call (585) 428-7541 or check the city website via the link above first if you're planning on going. + + There was a good bit of construction going on in/around the park starting back in late 2006 which included a small but very cool playground. The new playground has 2 big geometric rope/metal climbing frames, 2 long tube slides, 2 hills covered with super-grippy rubber for easy climbing, what looks like a sprinkler (shaped like a cattail plant) and a neat periscope (with audio!) on top of one hill. + + '''PARK CLOSED''' per City Website as of July 26 2008. Park is undergoing more renovations. According to [https://www.cityofrochester.gov/CityCouncil/Agendas_Minutes/docs/April%20Worksheet.pdf City Council Agenda], the city has a $1.1M bond out for the renovations. + + '''Notes and References''' + * [http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/prhs/Parks/index.cfm?action=showvenu&id=80 Park Info] on City of Rochester website. + * [http://www.flickr.com/search/?q=Manhattan%20Square%20Park%20Rochester%20NY&w=all&s=int Flikr Photo Search - Manhattan Square Park Rochester, NY] + * [http://www.capturerochester.com/photo/29378 B&W Photo on CaptureRochester.com] + * '''Find a ["Geocaching" Geocache]''' - someone placed a [http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?wp=GC10PY4 Geocache in Manhattan Square Park]

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alexandergartley — 2008-07-18T15:46:01Z

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- The Manhattan Square park is located on Brown & Court streets downtown, across from the ["Strong Museum"]. Prior to the urban renewal demolition of the sixties and construction of the ["Inner Loop"], the area occupied by Manhattan Square was a part of a residential neighborhood of houses and tenements that linked downtown to the Alexander/East area. Their demolition created the open space that is now occupied by the park. Constructed in the 1970s, the park's major features include a towering steel viewing platform and a sunken fountain area with a concert stage designed for free outdoor concerts. Each summer the park is the site for a wide variety of concerts highlighted by nationally known performers.	+ '''Manhattan Square Park''' is located on Brown & Court streets downtown, across from the ["Strong Museum"]. Prior to the urban renewal demolition of the sixties and construction of the ["Inner Loop"], the area occupied by Manhattan Square was a part of a residential neighborhood of houses and tenements that linked downtown to the Alexander/East area. Their demolition created the open space that is now occupied by the park. Constructed in the 1970s, the park's major features include a towering steel viewing platform and a sunken fountain area with a concert stage designed for free outdoor concerts. Each summer the park is the site for a wide variety of concerts highlighted by nationally known performers.

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VikramManjunath — 2007-12-22T16:02:01Z

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- In winter months the Manhattan Square Park features a popular outdoor ice skating rink and sledding on its many small hills. The ice rink operates seven days a week and is open Thanksgiving through mid-March. Skate rental is $2.50 and many bring their own skates; the fee to use the ice is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Free open skate is Mon-Fri, 3:45-5:00 pm. The rink opens at noon daily and closes at 4:45pm Sun, 6:30pm Mon/Wed, and 8:15pm Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat. The ice rink may be closed through the 2005-2006 for major renovations, so call (585) 428-7541 or check the [http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/index.cfm?app=calendar&action=showDay&displayDate=11-26-2005&filterID=4&RecCenterID=21 schedule] first if you're planning on going.	+ In winter months the Manhattan Square Park features a popular outdoor ice skating rink and sledding on its many small hills. The ice rink operates seven days a week and is open Thanksgiving through mid-March. Skate rental is $2.50 and many bring their own skates; the fee to use the ice is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Free open skate is Mon-Fri, 3:45-5:00 pm. The rink opens at noon daily and closes at 4:45pm Sun, 6:30pm Mon/Wed, and 8:15pm Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat. The ice rink has been closed through the 2005-2006 for major renovations. It is tentatively set to re-open on January 20, 2008. Call (585) 428-7541 or check the [http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/index.cfm?app=calendar&action=showDay&displayDate=11-26-2005&filterID=4&RecCenterID=21 schedule] first if you're planning on going.

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ChrisYoung — 2006-12-04T17:05:43Z

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- In winter months the Manhattan Square Park features a popular outdoor ice skating rink and sledding on its many small hills. The ice rink operates seven days a week and is open Thanksgiving through mid-March. Skate rental is $2.50 and many bring their own skates; the fee to use the ice is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Free open skate is Mon-Fri, 3:45-5:00 pm. The rink opens at noon daily and closes at 4:45pm Sun, 6:30pm Mon/Wed, and 8:15pm Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat. The ice rink may be closed through the 2005-2006 for major renovations, so call (585) 428-7541 or check the [http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/index.cfm?app=calendar&action=showDay&displayDate=11-26-2005&filterID=4&RecCenterID=21 schedule] first if you're planning on going.	+ In winter months the Manhattan Square Park features a popular outdoor ice skating rink and sledding on its many small hills. The ice rink operates seven days a week and is open Thanksgiving through mid-March. Skate rental is $2.50 and many bring their own skates; the fee to use the ice is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Free open skate is Mon-Fri, 3:45-5:00 pm. The rink opens at noon daily and closes at 4:45pm Sun, 6:30pm Mon/Wed, and 8:15pm Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat. The ice rink may be closed through the 2005-2006 for major renovations, so call (585) 428-7541 or check the [http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/index.cfm?app=calendar&action=showDay&displayDate=11-26-2005&filterID=4&RecCenterID=21 schedule] first if you're planning on going. + + There appears to be a good bit of construction going on in/around the park (as of December 2006), and a small but very cool playground is almost complete. (The [http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/prhs/Parks/index.cfm?action=showvenu&id=80 city website] says the park is closed and under construction, set to open Fall 2006.) The new playground has 2 big geometric rope/metal climbing frames, 2 long tube slides, 2 hills covered with super-grippy rubber for easy climbing, what looks like a sprinkler (shaped like a cattail plant) and a neat periscope (with audio!) on top of one hill. The playground is currently open for kids, but a climbing tower is still under construction.

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MariahBetz — 2005-11-26T20:35:28Z

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	+ [[Image(msp2.jpg, 254 "Winter at Manhattan Square Park", right, thumbnail)]] + + The Manhattan Square park is located on Brown & Court streets downtown, across from the ["Strong Museum"]. Prior to the urban renewal demolition of the sixties and construction of the ["Inner Loop"], the area occupied by Manhattan Square was a part of a residential neighborhood of houses and tenements that linked downtown to the Alexander/East area. Their demolition created the open space that is now occupied by the park. Constructed in the 1970s, the park's major features include a towering steel viewing platform and a sunken fountain area with a concert stage designed for free outdoor concerts. Each summer the park is the site for a wide variety of concerts highlighted by nationally known performers. + + In winter months the Manhattan Square Park features a popular outdoor ice skating rink and sledding on its many small hills. The ice rink operates seven days a week and is open Thanksgiving through mid-March. Skate rental is $2.50 and many bring their own skates; the fee to use the ice is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Ice rental is also available for parties and community groups. Free open skate is Mon-Fri, 3:45-5:00 pm. The rink opens at noon daily and closes at 4:45pm Sun, 6:30pm Mon/Wed, and 8:15pm Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat. The ice rink may be closed through the 2005-2006 for major renovations, so call (585) 428-7541 or check the [http://www.ci.rochester.ny.us/index.cfm?app=calendar&action=showDay&displayDate=11-26-2005&filterID=4&RecCenterID=21 schedule] first if you're planning on going.

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MariahBetz — 2005-11-26T20:31:38Z

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