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Leesburg parks commission asks council to fund independent ice-rink feasibility study
Summary
The Leesburg Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend that the town council fund an independent study to evaluate whether an ice-skating and hockey facility is viable inside town limits, after months of public comment and internal discussion about locations, funding and management models.
The Leesburg Parks and Recreation Commission voted to recommend that the town council commission an independent feasibility study to assess the possibility of developing an ice-skating, hockey and multipurpose venue within town limits.
Commission members debated options including buying and rehabbing an existing facility, building a new multi-sheet arena, installing a temporary “bubble” for short-term use, or pursuing a public–private partnership. Commissioners said a professional needs-and-feasibility study is a necessary first step before the council commits funding or land.
The commission discussed potential sites mentioned during the meeting: an East Market Street parcel offered as part of a larger development proffer, a roughly 40-acre…
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