Get Out to Brenton Skating Plaza for Final Week of Skating
GREATER DES MOINES, IA (Feb. 25, 2018) – This is the final week of the outdoor skating season at Brenton Skating Plaza in Downtown Des Moines (DSM). Weather permitting, the venue will be open for skating through Sunday, March 1. Brenton Skating Plaza hosts public skate hours from 5 – 9 p.m. on Monday – Thursday, Noon – 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and Noon – 6 p.m. on Sunday. Downtown DSM residents and visitors are encouraged to embrace the final week and weekend by making plans to skate before the venue transforms into a spring, summer and fall event space.
“As we look forward to warmer weather, the rest of this week provides a great opportunity to get outside and skate in what should be ideal skating conditions,” said Robbin McClelland, Manager of Brenton Skating Plaza. “
Special events this week include Two for One Tuesday and a Family Skate Night on Thursday. At Tuesday’s event, skaters can purchase two admissions for the price of one. On Thursday, it is only $20 for four family members to skate. This includes admission and skate rental.
The Canopy at Brenton Skating Plaza will be installed in coming months and will be available to rent in May through Mid-October. The 160-foot Canopy serves as a beautiful location for outdoor events with a panoramic view of the city skyline, offering rain and sun protection. It hosts business events, weddings, concerts and more.
Visit brentonplaza.com for more information about facility rental or public skating hours today through Saturday.
About Brenton Skating Plaza
Brenton Skating Plaza is open seven days a week including holidays from Nov. 15, 2019 – March 1, 2020. Gifted by the Brenton Foundation, the facility is the first of its kind in the state of Iowa. Brenton Skating Plaza is located conveniently along The Principal Riverwalk. 2019-2020 season sponsors include Kaldenberg's PBS Landscaping & Lawn Care, Mid-American Energy Company, Meredith Corporation, Prairie Meadows and UnityPoint Health – Des Moines. Brenton is funded by Operation Downtown, City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department and Principal. The Greater Des Moines Partnership is a partner of Brenton Skating Plaza.
About the Greater Des Moines Partnership
The Greater Des Moines Partnership is the economic and community development organization that serves Greater Des Moines (DSM), Iowa. Together with 24 Affiliate Chambers of Commerce, more than 6,500 Regional Business Members and more than 365 Investors, The Partnership drives economic growth with one voice, one mission and as one region. Through innovation, strategic planning and global collaboration, The Partnership grows opportunity, helps create jobs and promotes DSM as the best place to build a business, a career and a future. Learn more at DSMpartnership.com.