Brenton Skating Plaza
520 Robert D Ray Dr, Des Moines, IA 50309
Seats 40 · up to 100 standing
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About This Venue
Brenton Skating Plaza is the open-air ice rink on the Principal Riverwalk in downtown Des Moines, and during its November-through-March season it is one of the most distinctive birthday venues in the city. The rink itself sits along the Des Moines River with the downtown skyline as a backdrop, and the on-site warming house has tables, restrooms, and a concession stand that handles cake, hot chocolate, and pizza orders for parties.
Birthday packages booked through the Parks and Recreation office cover admission, skate rental, a reserved table, and a Brenton Skating Plaza shirt for the birthday guest. Learn-to-Skate clinics run throughout the season for guests who have never been on the ice. Booking happens directly through the city, and the rink confirms party times around weather and ice conditions. Indoor backup is limited, so build flexibility into your invite. For a winter birthday in Des Moines, nothing else looks quite like this.
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