The SCHEELS Skating Rink is a fun new amenity located in the heart of Downtown Fargo. The official opening of the rink is this week and we're excited to share it with the Fargo community. Here are a few updates you need to know before visiting the rink:
- Virtual Tree Lighting & Rink Opening - The SCHEELS Skating Rink is unveiled with a virtual ribbon-cutting on December 3 at 5:00 pm. Join us online on the day by clicking here. No public skating is available at this event.
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Ice Skating is available to the public at the Holiday Express Activation event on December 5 from 12:00-4:00 pm.
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The rink officially opens to the public for daily skating on Thursday, December 10 at 4:00 pm. Regular public skating is not allowed on the rink prior to December 10.
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Face masks are required while skating.
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No hockey sticks and pucks, street shoes or pets allowed on the ice.
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Due to COVID-19, the ice rink is monitored with only 10-15 skaters allowed on the ice at a time. It's recommended that skaters limit their time on the ice to 15-30 minute time increments.
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Public restrooms are not available until December 16.
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The Skate Shack is closed throughout the month of December. No skate rentals or concessions are available from the Skate Shack until 2021.*
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The Warming Igloos are not available in December. There is no onsite indoor warming facility until 2021.*
*With the wellbeing of the community as our primary focus, we are working hard to provide the best and safest experience at Broadway Square, so all skate rentals and outdoor amenities are not available until 2021.
**Last Updated December 17, 2020
