EAST ALTON - As of 2:10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, the East Alton Ice Rink said it would open for the day while keeping public sessions canceled, following a situation that prompted added safety steps, including carbon monoxide monitoring.
The update said the facility is “good to open today,” and that “all scheduled ice is still a go,” but “we will not have any public sessions today (due to already cancelling).”
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To address concerns about returning, the facility said it will place “a CO monitor on a table upon entry” and told visitors, “Feel free to look at it.”
The facility also said it has “ordered a high-grade one, to ensure safety in the future for our users.”
In the update, the facility said, “We understand and appreciate how supportive everyone has been. We hope you understand we took this very seriously, moved as fast as we could, and kept everyone’s safety at the forefront.”
