DETROIT – The Downtown Detroit Partnership today announced The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit has been named the Best Ice Skating Rink in the country by USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice 2024.
Located in the heart of Downtown Detroit on Woodward Avenue, The Rink at Campus Martius Park is a premier, family-friendly outdoor ice rink in Michigan managed and operated by the Downtown Detroit Partnership, a nonprofit organization that creates and preserves world class public spaces. Offering one of the most beautiful skating experiences in the country with dazzling Downtown views and a festive atmosphere, The Rink is a must-visit winter destination. Open daily, including holidays, through March 2, 2025, The Rink welcomes nearly 100,000 skaters annually as part of the over 2.5 million visitors during Detroit’s winter season.
“The Rink at Campus Martius Park presented by Visit Detroit offers a truly unparalleled ice-skating experience, and being named the No. 1 ice skating rink in the country is a testament to its charm,” said David Cowan, chief public spaces officer for the Downtown Detroit Partnership. “From enchanting holiday decorations, including a towering Christmas tree, picturesque views of the city skyline and the new CHALET 313 designed by Gardner White that overlooks The Rink, there is an undeniably special vibrant ambiance. The Rink captures the magic of Downtown Detroit during the winter season. We’re proud to provide a destination that brings people together and showcases the best of our city.”
Now in its 21st year, The Rink at Campus Martius Park spans 7,200 square feet. This larger-than-life rink has become a hub for world class performances by Olympic and U.S. champion skaters like Nathan Chen, Meryl Davis and Charlie White, as well as mission-driven events such as the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation’s Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer show. Known as one of Michigan’s most romantic destinations with hundreds of proposals on its ice each year, The Rink also debuts a new energy-efficient chiller this season, ensuring smoother, weather-resistant skating conditions.
Adding to the festive charm, Downtown Detroit Partnership’s recently unveiled CHALET 313 designed by Gardner White, a never-before-seen glass-enclosed two-story heated lounge, provides guests with a cozy spot to soak in the atmosphere while enjoying breathtaking views of Detroit’s Christmas tree and cityscape. It’s the ultimate festive retreat, perfect for grabbing a snack and sipping holiday cocktails and hot cocoa with friends and family.
Nominees for 10Best are curated by a panel of travel experts. 10Best editors narrow the field to select the final set of nominees for the Readers’ Choice Awards. Final selections are determined by public voting.
For information about USA Today’s 10Best awards and the runners-up for Best Ice Skating Rinks, visit https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-ice-skating-rink-2024/.
For more information about The Rink at Campus Martius Park and the other Downtown Detroit parks and public spaces managed and programmed by the Downtown Detroit Partnership, visit DowntownDetroit.org.
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About the Downtown Detroit Partnership
Downtown Detroit Partnership (DDP) strengthens and supports Downtown Detroit through strategic initiatives and programs. DDP convenes business, philanthropic and government partners to create a vibrant and resilient urban core for Detroit and the surrounding community. DDP is responsible for programming, managing and operating several of Downtown Detroit’s parks and public spaces. For more information, visit DowntownDetroit.org.
