Skating ponds to remain closed

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Skating ponds at Lakeside, East Swinney, Franke and Reservoir parks will be closed this weekend because of thin ice and the forecast of above-freezing temperatures, the city of Fort Wayne said today.

Red lights and flags will be displayed at the ponds to indicate that conditions are not safe for skating, the parks and recreation department said in a statement.

More reliable ice is available at Headwaters Park during public skating hours, the statement said.