Kearns, Utah (May 24th, 2016) – Returning for a fifth season, Friday Night Flicks kicks off on June 3rd with a free showing of Dreamworks Kung Fu Panda 3 at Kearns Oquirrh Park. This free outdoor summer movie series is hosted by Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center (KOPFC) and Utah Olympic Oval in association with the Kearns Community Council.The movie series features two unique viewing locations. Movies will be shown at either the Park Pavilion, located North West of the Utah Olympic Oval, or Chomper’s Party Cove, located by KOPFC’s outdoor swimming pools – south entrance. Parking is free and available at either Kearns Oquirrh Park or Utah Olympic Oval parking lots. Gates open at 8 PM with movies starting at sundown.
016 Friday Night Flicks Schedule:
June 3 Kung Fu Panda 3 - KOPFC
June 10 Eddie the Eagle - Oval
June 24 Star Wars -KOPFC
July 15 Inside Out - KOPFC
July 29 The Good Dinosaur - Oval
August 12 Zootopia -Oval
Families are encouraged to arrive early to secure their spot and bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food concessions will be available on-site offering snacks and beverages. Outside food is permitted.
Restroom facilities will be open at both locations. “The Fitness Center and Utah Olympic Oval strive to provide free, fun, and safe activities for local families and community members,” said Steve Cook, KOPFC Marketing and Events Manager. “In its 5th summer we are excited for this movie line up. I think it is the strongest yet!” Explains Todd Porter, Utah Olympic Oval General Manager
Utah Olympic Oval offers summer public skating sessions, as well as beginner and development sport programs in the sport disciplines of skating, speed skating, ice hockey, and sport fundamentals. For more information about sport programs at the Utah Olympic Oval, visit the website at utaholympiclegacy.org/Oval.
The Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center offers public summer swimming with individual daily admission and membership options. Swimming lessons, youth sport programs, fitness training programs, as well as an open gym, spa and sauna are offered at the Fitness Center. For more information visit the website at KOPFC.com.
About Utah Olympic Oval
Built in 2001 just in time for the Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games, Utah Olympic Oval is located in the community of Kearns, just 16 miles west of Salt Lake City, Utah. The five‐acre venue houses Utah’s only 400‐meter speed skating oval and two international‐sized ice sheets as well as a state‐of‐the‐art four‐lane 442‐meter running track. Today, Utah Olympic Oval is a dynamic multi‐use facility focused on developing and growing participation in ice sports in the state of Utah. Designated an official U.S. Olympic Training Site by the United States Olympic Committee, the venue is headquarters for U.S. Speedskating, ensuring a legacy of continued growth and international success for the sport. With 10 Olympic records and eight world records, the venue stands uncontested as the Fastest Ice on Earth. For more information about the venue, please visit UtahOlympicLegacy.org or call 801‐968‐6825.
About Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center (KOPFC)
Built in 1966, the Fitness Center operates under the Oquirrh Recreation and Parks District providing “recreation, fitness and park services” to the community. With over 100,000 square feet of indoor facilities and a newly expanded outdoor waterpark and pavilion area, at KOPFC you’ll find something for everyone in your family. KOPFC in partnership with the Utah Olympic Oval, is also home to the 18th annual Fire Water & Ice Festival, to be held this year on Saturday, August 6, 2016. For more information about KOPFC and other upcoming events, please visit kopfc.com or call (801)966-5555.
