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The City of Noblesville is excited for the return of the Federal Hill Commons Ice Plaza and to offer residents an outdoor recreational activity this winter. The temporary ice rink, with real ice, will open at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 23 and will close for the season on January 6, 2020. Some holiday hours will apply.
"The ice skating rink has become a new holiday tradition in Downtown Noblesville," said Noblesville Mayor John Ditslear. "Federal Hill Commons was designed to be a year-round park and hosting winter activities here and across downtown will drive even more residents to the heart of our city this holiday season."
The 56-foot by 100-foot ice rink, will be located at the Market Plaza at Federal Hill Commons. From November 23 through December 22, Ice Plaza hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Starting on December 23, hours will be extended to 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily for enjoyment during Noblesville Schools' winter break. The rink will have special holiday hours on November 29 (11 a.m. to 9 p.m.), and December 24 and 31 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.); and will be closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.
"Instead of offering sessions, our Ice Plaza allows skaters to enjoy the ice for as long as they want. Admission is all day long so after skating for a bit, patrons can take a break to visit any of our fantastic nearby restaurants and stores and return to skate some more without having to pay again," Noblesville Parks & Recreation Director Brandon Bennett said.
All ages are welcome to participate and rental ice skates range from kid to adult sizes. Again this year, IU Health Saxony has partnered with the parks department to provide skating aids for children needing extra support while on the ice. Celtic Pretzel will be onsite during rink hours on Friday, Saturday and Sunday with their popular menu items for purchase including specialty pretzels with dipping sauces, along with hot chocolate and coffee.
Admission rates are $12 for those ages 13 and older and $10 for those ages 12 and younger. Guests may bring their own skates if they prefer, but skate rental is included in the admission fee. Admission rates of $10 are available for groups of 6 or more and those patrons participating on themed nights.
Theme nights are scheduled to take place on two nights this year, including a Toy Drive on Dec. 6 and Miller Night sponsored by Bailey and Wood Financial Group on Dec. 20. Those bringing a toy donation or wearing their Noblesville Miller gear on the respective theme nights will receive the $10 admission rate.
For the second year, Noblesville Schools' Parent Teacher Organizations (PTO) will also be involved at the Ice Plaza, where $1 per skater will be donated back to the PTO and the $12 admission rate is discounted to $11. PTO Nights scheduled so far include: Noblesville East Middle School (Dec. 2), White River Elementary P.T.O. (Dec. 3), Stony Creek Elementary School (Dec. 9), Promise Road Elementary (Dec. 16), Hinkle Creek Elementary School (Dec. 17), and Noble Crossing Elementary PTO (Dec. 30).
"The schools and students had a lot of fun with it last year. It's a win-win for both of us, as families and friends enjoy a night together at the rink while generating revenue for the PTOs," Bennett said.
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Good Job, Mayor Ditslear and Brandon. I hope we will have a great turnout and moderate winter weather this year. Great park and great ice skating to enjoy.
Went skating once last year (I mean, I'm old, people). I thought it would be crowded and not very fun but it was not (the first) and was actually quite fun. I still owned the kids I brought, on the ice. Who knew mom was the best ice skater in the family? (And no, I can't skate backwards; I can barely stop.)
Denny McKeeman
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Jenna Polly
Rileigh Kartchner we should go
Kristin Cannon
Kit Caldwell
Nikki Ayala
The City of Noblesville is partnering with Noblesville Premium Properties LLC to offer additional parking in downtown – and just in time for the holidays.
An agreement was approved October 29 by the Noblesville Board of Public Works for the city to lease 35 parking spaces for public use in the lot located at the southeast corner of 9th Street and Clinton Street – behind the former Key Bank building recently acquired by Darren Ratcliffe of Noblesville Premium Properties. The real estate firm also purchased several other downtown properties earlier this year.
"We appreciate the willingness of Darren and Noblesville Premium Properties to partner with the city and provide additional parking until the Levinson opens in late 2020 with its 300-space parking garage," said Noblesville Deputy Mayor Steve Cooke.
The city has made the lot free to the public for November and December 2019. Starting in January, the lot will be available to permit holders only through the Noblesville Police Department, but will be free to the public weeknights starting at 5 p.m. and during weekends.
"A successful downtown like ours requires the business community and local government working together to ensure parking is readily available, so we are happy to form this partnership in support of fellow business owners," Ratcliffe said.
Key Bank's former ATM machine was removed and new parking spaces were added for the 35 total spaces that will be leased to the city. Five other spaces within the lot will remain with Noblesville Premium Properties as they continue to refurbish the former Key Bank for future tenants. Terms of the parking lease will end on December 31, 2020 when the lot is turned back over to its owner.
What happens to the permit parkers when the City’s agreement terminates?
How much was the total cost of the Lease?
Keeley Kalbaugh good for your patrons!
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