Open-Air Ice Skating Rink Debuts Soon

Visitors to Marietta Square will soon have a chance to put on a pair of ice skates and enjoy time on the city’s first-ever outdoor rink.

The rink, being built in the southwest corner of Glover Park, is part of the Winter Wonderland at Marietta Square, a Christmas-themed series of events taking over the heart of the city for the holiday season.

The rink opens on Friday and will remain open until Jan. 4. Hours are 4:30 p.m - 10 p.m Monday through Thursday; 4:30 p.m. - 11 p.m Friday; 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. Saturday; and noon-10 p.m. Sundays. The rink will be open later during school breaks. Admission costs $12 and includes a skate rental.

Other events planned for the wonderland include toy workshops, a New Year’s Eve ball drop for kids, a menorah lighting, and a visit from Santa Claus himself on Dec. 3. The city’s Christmas Tree will be lit during Santa’s visit.

“We are working hard to create a magical Holiday experience, to provide the setting that will build cherished memories that will last a lifetime. It’s an honor to be a part of it all.”, says Jenny King, a local artist, owner of Red Door Art Gallery & Studio and a member of the team facilitating this event, in a statement.

For more information on the upcoming events in Marietta Square, please visit the Winter Wonderland website.