The outdoor skating rinks at Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn-North Hills and Grant Park in Hewlett are scheduled to open on Friday, Nov. 30, weather permitting, announced Nassau County Executive Thomas R. Suozzi. The rinks, part of the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, are open seven days a week through mid-March.

The Christopher Morley rink offers three two-hour day sessions, seven days a week beginning at 10:30 a.m., 1:15 p.m. and 4 p.m., and one two-hour session, evenings on Friday and Saturday beginning at 8:30 p.m. and Thursday and Sunday at 6:45 p.m. Christopher Morley is a hilly, tree-lined 98-acre park located on Searingtown Road (Exit 36 north of the L.I.E.).

In addition to the rink, the park includes a large, modern playground; basketball, handball and tennis courts; baseball fields; a nine-hole golf course; heavily wooded nature trails; and a basin for model-boat enthusiasts. For information, call 571-8123.

The Grant Park rink offers three two-hour day sessions, seven days a week beginning at 10 a.m., 12:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and one two-hour session evenings on Friday and Saturday beginning at 8:30 p.m. Grant is a 35-acre park nestled in a residential area by Broadway and Sheridan Avenue. In addition to the ice skating rink, there is a large, modern playground; basketball, tennis and handball courts; baseball fields; and fishing in the park lake. For information, call 571-7821.

At both parks, group and private skating lessons are available, as well as ice charters for groups, hockey games and private rentals. Patrons may also rent skates. Skating fees range from $3 to $12, depending upon the age of the patron and whether or not one is a Leisure Passport holder and county resident.

For more information about the Nassau County Department of Parks, Recreation and Museums, visit www.nassaucountyny.gov/parks, or call 572-0200.