The Paradise Roller Rink in the City of Antioch announced it is set to reopen on May 12 after New Years Eve flooding destroyed the roller rink and caused major damages to the facility.
In a social media post, Paradise Skate announced it would be opening for the first time since January 10 on Friday, May 12 with multiple skate sessions to follow.
On May 7, Paradise Skate shows off its new rink
- 5 pm to 7 pm
- 8 pm to 10 pm
- Noon to 2 pm
- 3 pm to 5 pm
- 9 pm to 11 pm
- noon to 2 pm
- 3 pm to 5 pm
The later December and January “atmospheric river” storms left the 9,300-square-foot maple wood flood under water–most of the wood was warped and damaged. On March 9, Paradise Skate stated they experienced flooding for the 5th time in 2023.
A GoFundMe page was started to assist them which was seeking $225k, however, it raised a little over $10k.
On Tuesday, January 10, Paradise Roller Rink in the City of Antioch posted photographs of the facility underwater after the recent storm caused major flooding on New Years Eve. With a creek running through the County Fairgrounds property, it recent rain has caused it to overflow which hit the facility. The business was forced to temporary close and refund gusts who reserved the rink. The business did attempt to utilize 100’s of sandbags and spray foam, but water still poured in. It is anticipated the business could be shut down for several months while it replaces the wood flares and carpet and fixes other damaged areas.
Flooding is nothing that the skating rink hasn’t experienced in the past as its flooded twice times since opening in 1969 which occurred in both 2009 and 2018.
Contra Costa County Fair
Although the skate rink reopens, they remind attendees that the county fair returns May 18-21 and that the entrance to the roller rink is through the main fairground–separate fee to enter the fair.
- Artistic club will be performing on Thursday May 18th at 6 pm and Saturday May 20th at 2 pm FREE to watch
- Derby Club will be performing on Friday May 19th at 6 pm and Saturday May 20th at 6 pm
- Hours are noon to 9 pm Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- separate fee to skate.
For more information on the Contra Costa County Fair, visit: www.contracostafair.com/contra-costa-county-fair-2023/
Paradise Skate is located at 1201 W 10th St, Antioch, CA, United States, California. You may visit them online at https://paradiseskate.com/
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Thank you Mike
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