OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - The ice skating rink at the University of Nebraska Medical Center is scheduled to open to the public Friday.

The rink is open from Dec. 12 through Feb. 22.

It’s located on the north side of the Sorrell Center for Health Science and Education, between Emile Street and Dewey Avenue east of 42nd Street.

Admission costs $5 and includes ice skates. Only cash and credit cards are accepted - no checks or debit cards.

On most days, the rink will be open at the following times:

Monday and Thursday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and 4 - 8 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- intramurals held in evenings

Friday and Saturday: 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

From Dec. 22 through Jan. 4, the rink will have extended hours:

Sunday through Thursday: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m

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