The Rink at Park Tavern Opens Thanksgiving Day

ATLANTA, GA -- The Rink at Park Tavern in Piedmont Park will glide back into town when it opens for the 2017-18 season on Thanksgiving Day.

Located in the spacious Garden Tent at Park Tavern on the Atlanta BeltLine, this favorite in-town holiday tradition will once again feature modern amenities for day and night skating, including a covered rink that is 85 feet long and 40 feet wide and comfortably accommodates 200.

Open Nov. 23 through Monday, Feb. 19, 2018, patrons can enjoy unforgettable ice skating experiences. The rink offers all day skate sessions, themed children’s birthday parties, 'Skate After 8' for ages 16 and up, and a number of special events including a high-energy New Year's Eve show courtesy of Yacht Rock Revue. Starting at just $15 to skate all day on non-peak season days, The Rink provides high-quality rental skates that are professionally sharpened.

While skaters stay warm under the beautiful heated tent with a state-of-the-art sound system, observers are invited to sit back and relax under Park Tavern’s renovated, covered patio that features plenty of seating, stone fire pits, flat screen TVs, private cabanas, holiday decorations and much more. With rink and park-side dining available, throughout the season patrons can indulge in homemade hot chocolate, specialty seasonal cocktails, house-made brews, half-price wine bottles every Wednesday, half-off sushi from 10 p.m. to midnight, cooking s’mores over the fire pits, and much more.

Hours for the Rink at Park Taven are 4:30 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and 11:30 a.m. to midnight Saturday and Sunday. The Rink is open to ages 16 and up only from 8 p.m. to midnight nightly. The ice team will resurface the ice every 90 minutes. The Rink at Park Tavern is also available for private skating lessons, parties, and even marriage proposals. To make reservations, view the most up to date event calendar, specialty packages, and venue rental information, please visit www.parktavern.com.

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