Grand opening held for new “LaSalle Loop”

Members of LaSalle council cut the ribbon for the “LaSalle Loop."

A new waterfront amenity in LaSalle is now officially open.

The Loop, the outdoor skating trail along LaSalle’s riverfront, was the site of a ribbon cutting ceremony last Friday. The new trail is located at 1010 Front Road, next to the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing, where a ribbon cutting was also held in the summer for the splash pad and summer amenities.

The evening featured a fire show, face painting, roaming “Snow Sisters” and other holiday characters as well as a chance to try out the new Loop.

LaSalle Mayor Crystal Meloche and members of LaSalle town council held the official ribbon cutting at 6:30 p.m., before skaters had a chance to try out the new feature.

“We are so excited to have you here,” she told the large crowd.

Meloche said they had hoped to have the skating loop ready last year, but it wasn’t meant to be, but it is now open.

“This project reflects the very best of LaSalle,” she said.

Meloche thanked her council colleagues, staff, Valente Construction, J.P. Thomson Architects and many community groups and sports groups from her community.

Skates were free to use thanks to Enbridge, Meloche added.

A holiday market was held next door at the Event Centre last weekend as part of the Holiday Lights, Heritage Nights event LaSalle is hosting through December.

Residents enjoy the new amenity.

The Loop is a multi-use skate and recreational trail at the LaSalle Landing waterfront in LaSalle. The trail is part of the redevelopment of the waterfront area located along the Heritage Detroit River. It is transforming the area into a vibrant, year-round destination.

The Loop Skate Trail is open daily, weather permitting, from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. with a warming tent and washrooms available. 

Grand opening held for new “LaSalle Loop”

By Ron Giofu