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Goodyear considers real‑ice rink pilot and shifts July 4 fireworks to drone show; council asks for sponsorship plan
Summary
Parks and Recreation proposed a real‑ice holiday rink at The Square and a switch from fireworks to a drone show for the July 4 celebration; the drone show carries an estimated $182,000 premium and the rink program could cost several hundred thousand dollars unless offset by sponsorships, staff said.
Parks and Recreation presented several event and amenity proposals April 14 that prompted debate among council members, including a proposed real‑ice holiday rink at Goodyear Civic Square and replacing the ballpark fireworks show with a drone presentation.
Ice rink proposal and fiscal caution Parks and recreation staff proposed a real‑ice rink for the holiday season that would cost several hundred thousand dollars. Several council members said they support the concept but expressed concern about the cost and asked staff to return with…
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