The Village of Baytowne Wharf officially opened its outdoor ice rink in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. “Baytowne on Ice” is Northwest Florida’s only outdoor skating rink.

Located in the Events Plaza at Baytowne Wharf, the full-size ice skating rink offers plenty of room for both amateur skaters to learn and the triple axel fanatics to enjoy. The ice rink is open to the public through January 31.

This year, we’re focusing on fun for people and families of all ages,” said Brendan Doolan, Ice Rink Manager. “It’s a great place to have private parties or school events to celebrate the holiday spirit.”

Baytowne Wharf will feature a special Military and Local Appreciation Day on November 8th. Adventure Zone will offer zipline rides and ice skating free to visitors who provide a valid military or local ID.

Also, for the entire month of November, guests can bring two non-perishable items to the rink and receive a free skate rental. These items will go to Harvest House in Destin which gives out over 500 bags of food to hungry families and homeless every month. In December, guests can bring in a new toy in exchange for a “buy one skate session receive one free” offer. Toys will be donated to the Marine Corps’ annual Toys for Tots.

For $10, guests can skate for an hour and a half. Skates are available for rent for $2. The rink will be open during the week from 3-9 p.m., on Fridays from 3-10 p.m., on Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. and on Sundays from 12-6 p.m. The first hour of each day is reserved for “kids skate” for youths 12 and under. Season passes are also available for Sandestin residents and non-residents.

For more info, visit www.Sandestin.com/events or call 866-91-BEACH.