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The Pond at Southlands

Pond Sponsors

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Pond Benefactors

Make a Wish Foundation

Grant Wishes While You Skate
Southlands' has teamed up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado! The goal is to grant FOUR wishes of children with a life threatening medical condition in our community. Each time you purchase admission to the ice skating rink or visit Santa Claus, in the clock tower along Main Street, you help Southlands reach the goal! To learn more about Make-A-Wish click here.

The Pond Admission
$9 with skate rental
$7 with your own skates
Admission allows skater 1 hour of skate time.

The Pond Hours
November 21, 2008 through January 12, 2009
   Monday through Sunday Noon - 9:00 p.m.

January 13, 2009 through March 8, 2009
   Monday through Friday 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
   Saturday & Sunday Noon - 9:00 p.m.

The Pond Holiday Hours
Thursday, November 27, 2008 Thanksgiving Day Closed
Wednesday, December 24, 2008 Christmas Eve Noon-9 p.m.
Thursday, December 25, 2008 Christmas Day Closed
Thursday, January 1, 2009 Open regular hours 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Monday, January 19, 2009 Martin Luther King Jr. Day 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Monday, February 16, 2009 President's Day 11:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Click here for printable calendar of hours

Pond Events
Check the Events Calendar for family events and holiday promotions at the Pond!

Earning for Learning at the Pond
Earn 1,000 POINTS when you skate! Simply print off an Earning 4 Learning skating pass and have it stamped for each ice skating admission purchased. Once the card is full, turn it in at your school, in the receipt box in the offices behind Pac Sun on East Commons Avenue or bring it to the Management Office.

Click here to print off your pass and start earning points!

Private Party Rentals
The Pond is available for private parties, birthday parties and company gatherings December 1, 2008 through February 28, 2009.

Group Rates:
  • For groups of 20 or more each person in the party will receive $1 off the general admission skate rental is included.
  • For groups of 40 or more each person in the party will receive $2 off the general admission skate rental is included.
  • For groups larger than 75 each person in the party will receive $3 off the general admission skate rental is included.

Private Party Available Times
December 1, 2008 through January 12, 2009
   
Monday through Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.


January 13, 2009 through March 8, 2009
   
Monday through Saturday 8:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

   Sunday 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Birthday Parties at The Pond
Several retailers and restaurants are ready to make your birthday party a day to remember! Be sure to contact Karen Gilkey at 303-627-5000 to schedule your birthday party of 10 or more party goers. Then plan the rest of the celebration at Maggie Moo's Ice Cream, Color Me Mine, Old Chicago or Aspen Alley Café. These retailers and restaurants are just a few that are available to host your birthday guests for lunch or dinner, open presents before or after ice skating and make it a great time for everyone. Contact the store manager of your chosen location to schedule your party today.

Birthday or Company Party Available Times
November 21, 2008 through January 12, 2009
   Monday through Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

January 13, 2009 through March 8, 2009
   Monday through Friday 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
   Saturday & Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Private Party Rental Fees
Rental fees do not apply should your group skate during normal rink hours along with the public. If your group would like to hold a private event, the fee is $250 per hour before normal rink hours, $500 per hour from Noon to 4:00 p.m. and $750 per hour from 4:00 p.m. to close. Please contact us at 303-627-5000 for more information or to book your event.

Please note: If you are planning a birthday party and are willing to skate with the public there is no booking fee. Parties should be scheduled if you have a group of 10 or more in your party.

Restaurants
All of the restaurants at Southlands will be happy to cater your event. Feel free to contact them prior to your event so that they can fulfill your request. Please check the directory for a full list of restaurants at Southlands.

Photography
Photography for personal use which is not intended for resale is permitted around and inside the ice skating rink. Please contact the Southlands Management Office should you have other photography requests at 303-627-5000.

Weather
Weather is generally not a factor for the ice rink. You are welcome to bring your winter gear, helmets and padding as they are not available for rent. Colorado is famous for unpredictable weather, snow, sleet, ice, hail and blizzards. Should the ice rink close due to weather conditions, announcements will be made on this web site and by on-site staff. Scheduled parties will be rescheduled due to closures only.

Restrooms
Southlands' provides two public restroom locations, The Family Bathroom across from the Town Square behind Sunglass Hut and a second behind The Make Up Store at the Fire pit.

ATMs
ATMs at Southlands are located in Town Center, behind the Clock Tower, Fitzsimons Credit Union and Wells Fargo.

Parking
Parking is available throughout Southlands as well as behind Kerasotes Southlands Stadium 16 Theater on the North end of the Center East of Best Buy on East Orchard Road.

General Rules and Restrictions
For your safety and the safety of others, customers and their possessions are subject to inspection as condition of attendance. Southlands reserves the right to declare the final decision on items brought into the ice rink.

Local School Performance Inquiries
If you represent a high school, junior high, elementary school or various dance groups and they are interested performing at Southlands, please fill out the performance request form for the 2008 holiday season. Please print off and follow the submission instructions on the form to be considered for our holiday entertainment programs.

Lost & Found
Items found during an event are taken to the Security Office located above Pac Sun on E. Commons Avenue in Suite 255. Contact security at 303-627-5400 to find or report missing items.

Hours and Information

Southlands Shopping Center Hours:

Monday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunday 11:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Individual store, restaurant and holiday hours may vary.

Holiday Hours

Easter Sunday, April 12 Closed
Memorial Day Monday, May 25 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Labor Day Monday, September 7 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Visitor and Travel Information

Coming Soon.

Contact Us

  • Management Office:
  • Jeff Nemec
  • Forest City Commercial Management/Southlands
  • 6155 South Main Street, Suite 260
  • Aurora, CO 80016
  • Office: 303-627-5000
  • E-mail: jeffnemec@forestcity.net
  • Marketing Contact:
  • Joyce Rocha-Brown
  • Director of Marketing
  • Southlands Shopping Center
  • 6155 South Main Street, Suite 260
  • Aurora, Colorado 80016
  • Office: 303.627.5000
  • Fax: 303.627.5001
  • E-mail: joycerocha-brown@forestcity.net

Southlands Center Amemnities

  • Family Lounge with nursing rooms
  • Pop Jet Fountain (April- October)
  • Ice Skating Rink (November - March)
  • Living Christmas tree
  • Southlands Gift Cards
  • Valet Parking
  • Security
  • Reflective Pool Fountain
  • Carillon Bells
  • Outdoor Sound System
  • Wireless Internet Connectivity
  • Fire Pit
  • Twice Weekly Farmer’s Market (May - November)
  • Umbrella Fountain
  • Outdoor Dining
  • Public Art (e.g. Bear statues)
  • Climbing Rocks play area
  • Ample Parking
  • Bike Racks
  • Wheelchairs
  • Generous Landscaping
  • Festoon Lighting
  • Public Restrooms
  • Automated Teller Machines (ATM)





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