Milwaukee Public Market turns 'area's smallest ice-skating rink' into mini miniature golf course for a limited time
The “area's smallest ice-skating rink" has been trans-FORE-med into a mini miniature golf course for a limited time.
That's right, the Milwaukee Public Market's Dinky Rink is now Dinky Links: A Mini Golf Adventure, according to a Wednesday news release from the market. It features five holes, plus a dedicated practice green.
“At the Milwaukee Public Market, we believe in the power of public spaces to bring people together and foster meaningful connections," Paul Schwartz, executive director of the Milwaukee Public Market and Business Improvement District No. 2, said in the news release. "Dinky Links offers the perfect opportunity for the community to do so, providing a playful and humorous setting where everyone is welcome to join in on the fun — except for gophers, of course.”
Funds raised through the attraction benefit First Tee - Southeast Wisconsin, a youth development organization that aims to empower kids and teens through golf, the release said.
"We are grateful for the collaboration with and contributions from Dinky Links," David Cohn, First Tee - Southeast Wisconsin executive director, said in the release. "Each donation made through this wonderful initiative directly supports our efforts to use the game of golf to help young people build the strength of character that they carry to everything they do.”
Here's what to know about the new Dinky Links, including how to sign up for advance registration (which is required), the price to participate, its hours and more:
Where is Dinky Links located?
Outdoors on the north side of the Milwaukee Public Market building, 400 N. Water St.
How long will Dinky Links be open? What are its hours?
Dinky Links is open now through June 30.
Its hours are the same as the market's: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Advance registration is required. Here's how to sign up.
Advance registration is required due to limited availability, the release said.
People can sign up for a 60-minute time slot at app.simplymeet.me/milwaukeepublicmarket/dinkylinks?day=2024-05-22.
How many people can participate in Dinky Links at a time?
One group gets private access to Dinky Links at a time. The group can have up to 15 people.
How much does it cost to do Dinky Links?
A $20 donation towards First Tee - Southeast Wisconsin is required per group and must be made upon arrival, the release said.
Is equipment included? Does it cost extra?
"All necessary golf equipment is provided at no additional cost," the release said.
What do I do upon arrival?
When people arrive for their reservation, they should check in at the market's management office on the second level. That's where they'll sign a waiver, get their golf equipment and make their donation, the market's website said.
For more information on Dinky Links
For more info on Dinky Links, visit app.simplymeet.me/milwaukeepublicmarket/dinkylinks?day=2024-05-22.
This article originally appeared on Milwaukee Journal Sentinel: Milwaukee Public Market turns mini ice rink into min golf course