Liability issues. Pond hasn't been used for skating for years.
Based on the local information they are making it in the eye of drivers. They explained there is NO public skating in the park as it is meant to look flawless for those who see it. I have looked in the City of Auburn site and have found no reasoning as to why they didn't want it anymore, only future plans of the park. I apologize i couldn't be more help.
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