Why do they have handicap parking spaces in front of they skating rings?

Question

Why do they have handicap parking spaces in front of they skating rings?

Answer 1

LOL, maybe they make skates for wheelchairs to use in the skating rinks?  But seriously, it's a law that you have to accomodate for the handicapable.

Answer 2

Grand parents and parents come to watch the kids skate.

So it doesn't have to be someone skating who uses the parking place.

Answer 3

Because it's the law.  Every public building has to have handicapped parking spaces.  You know, not every handicapped person is in a wheelchair or unable to skate or watch people skate.

Answer 4

For the same reason they have them at amusement parks. The handicapped people can still skate, I have seen it. Either with help or special skates.

Answer 5

Haven't you ever participated in wheelchair races?  They are more fun sliding across the ice.

Answer 6

The parking spaces are required by law and also did you know that some handicap groups actually go skating?  It's such a pleasure to see a child,teen or adult who may be handicapped but in their heart they can accomplish anything!

Answer 7

I have often pondered this myself.  The spaces are required by law/ordinance, though in all the time I have spent at rinks working and skating, I have probably only seen a handful of them actually being used.  More often, I see hockey parents parking in them!