Due to mechanical issues affecting the ice surface Lakeview Arena in the City of Marquette remains closed today, Friday January 2, 2026.

Staff are working to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. Updates will be provided as soon as more information becomes available.

Lakeview Arena, located at 401 E. Fair Avenue, will be closed to the public on the following days:

• Wednesday, Dec. 24
• Thursday, Dec 25
• Friday, Dec 26
• Thursday, Jan 1

The regular meeting of the Fire & Police Pension Board scheduled for December 23, 2025, has been canceled.

The public is reminded that parking on sidewalks and pedestrian paths within the City is prohibited. A map of pedestrian trails and pathways can be found on page 83 of the City’s Community Master Plan Supplemental report:

https://www.marquettemi.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Marquette-MasterPlan_Supplemental-Report-SCRFS-Adopted_2024-10.pdf#page=83

The public is also reminded that placing snow from private property into the City right of way, including sidewalks and streets, is prohibited. Doing so limits sight distance at driveways and intersections and hinders City snow removal efforts and pedestrian access.

Effective immediately, the City of Marquette’s outdoor ice rinks are open to the public. The ice rinks are located in the north Marquette ball field area on Presque Isle Avenue, in the field on Spring and 7th Street, and a new site located inside Tourist Park. The rinks are open until 11:00 p.m. nightly, and porta john facilities will be available at all sites.

The ice rinks will remain open as long as the weather permits

The Board of Zoning Appeals regular meeting on January 8, 2026, has been canceled.   The next scheduled meeting will be held on February 5, 2026. 

City offices located at Marquette City Hall, 300 W. Baraga Avenue; the Lakeview Arena, 401 E. Fair Avenue; and the Municipal Service Center, 1100 Wright Street, will be closed the following days:

• Wednesday, Dec. 24
• Thursday, Dec. 25
• Wednesday, Dec. 31
• Thursday, Jan. 1

Marquette Police, Fire, and Public Works and Utilities will remain operational during this time.

There will be no change in garbage pickup for City residents.

The Marquette City Planning Commission meeting originally scheduled for December 16, 2025, has been canceled due to a lack of business.

The Parks & Recreation Advisory Board (PRAB) meeting scheduled for December 15, 2025 has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is January 12, 2026