The Brenton Skating Plaza is Des Moines' cool new outdoor ice skating attraction. It was recently completed and is in its first season of operation. The skating rink is one of the major attractions of the planned "Principal River Walk."
The skating is very reasonably priced too. Public Skating Prices:
Adult Admission $3
Children 12 & Under Admission $2
Children 5 & Under Admission FREE
Skate Rental $2.50
What a great opportunity for family bonding. This is more important than just bringing people to downtown. This is bringing back some of those lost family values that Iowa was once known for. Spending quality time with friends and family. This is what Iowa is all about. When you go to the Brenton skating park you see fathers teaching their young girls to skate. You see teenagers laughing and carrying on and you see couples bonding in the open Iowa air. It's amazing how far we have gone from the simple life of old. That something as simple as outdoor skating can bring us back together in such a powerful way. Maybe we all should make time in our busy schedules to bond with our family at Iowa's greatest new outdoor attraction!
According to some friends who recently spent some time at the new facility, it is a big hit. the rink is always packed with people enjoying an old American pastime. They said that it is a marvelous facility and they did it right by adding a concession stand and skate rentals. You can even rent out the entire facility for private use.
Visit their site at http://www.brentonplaza.com/ for complete details.
If the Skating Plaza is any indicator, the River Walk project looks like it will be a promising addition for Downtown Des Moines, both economically and for those great old Iowa values!
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