The Depot Skating Rink is located in the historic train shed, The Depot

The Depot Skating rink is located in The Depot in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The rink is in a historic Downtown Minneapolis train shed with floor to ceiling glass walls, which showcase the views of the downtown city skyline. The rink was named as one of the top ten best places in the United State to skate by USA Today and MSNBC.

The rink is the perfect place to host birthday parties, reunions, family outings, field trips, romantic dates, team building and employee appreciation parties. Private rink rental with a full catering menu and group party packages are available along with public skating.

Discounts are available for Military and College students on Thursday's; they will need to bring suitable college or military identification to receive the discount. Guests who are staying at A Renaissance Hotel or the Residence Inn at The Depot will receive a discount of 25% on admission and skate rental.

Features of the rink include, that is open seasonally, skate rentals are available, the rink is climate controlled with a high-quality sound system and food and refreshment bar, lockers and heated underground parking.

The Historic Depot has been fully renovated to enhance to revitalization movement of the Riverfront District in Minneapolis. The Depot was the hub of activity during the late 1800's and 1920's as family members and loved ones would stand on the atrium of the Depot to bid farewell to passengers on the trains of the Milwaukee Road Line. The last train left the Depot in 1971 and now stands as a monument to the classic travel experience.

There are two hotels located at the Depot, which include a 15,000 square foot indoor water park, full service bar, restaurant, enclosed seasonal ice skating rink and unique meeting and banquet space.

The Depot has been fully renovated to enhance the revitalization movement of the Riverfront District in Minneapolis and to provide the community and visitors with the opportunity to enjoy history with the present through activities such as Ice Skating at The Depot Skating Rink.