Berkeley’s Iceland is Melting Away

Berkeley’s Iceland will be closing after giving the community 70 years of ice skating memories. The story was reported by the Contra Costa Times on January 19, 2007. The owners commented that declining business, demands of maintaining the 1940’s building, and the aging refrigeration system are the reasons for its closure. The rink was put up for sale last year for 6.45 Million, but received no offers.

Iceland will be missed by the community, its patrons, and myself who often skated at the rink as a child. You have given us many fond memories. Hit the ice for the last time before Iceland closes on March 31, 2007.