The City of Atlantic City released the following statement tonight on the Atlantic City Skate Zone:

“The City of Atlantic City has a master lease with the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) for the land where Skate Zone currently exists. CRDA, through a sublease with Comcast, built a facility on this land, which is now operated and known as the Atlantic City Skate Zone. Upon termination of this lease on April 14, 2022, the facility reverts to the City.

Mayor Small and Administration officials conducted a walkthrough of the Atlantic City Skate Zone facility this evening. After discussions with the CRDA and Comcast, the City of Atlantic City will continue to temporarily operate the facility as an ice skating rink through April 2023.

The building is in need of serious repairs and we look forward to ensuring those repairs are made. The City continues to work on identifying the best possible long-term use for this facility while also keeping the interest and needs of Atlantic City residents in mind.”