The City of Brandon Parks Department is busy preparing the oval for the 2009-2010 season.

The Manitoba Hydro Powersmart Waterfall of Lights will officially turn on the switch Friday December 4, 2009. All light displays have been installed and testing of the lights has been completed. Flooding has begun on the skating oval and weather permitting will be ready in a few weeks. In addition with construction of the new bridge on 18th street the dyke road will be opened up to two way traffic for this upcoming winter season. The entrance will once again be on Hilton Avenue. [Lights go off each night at 11pm.] Bring your skates, bring your family and enjoy the amazing ice paths all throughout the Waterfall of Lights display.

For those who prefer, there are groomed and lit cross-country ski-trails along the river adjacent to the oval as well. There are warming shacks to thaw out in, portable washroom facilities and there are fire pits to cook on or warm up around.

The Parks Department has developed an amazing winter wonderland - please join us - there's something for everyone!!

To book the skating oval for your next event, please contact 729-2148.