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This weekend’s warmer temperatures aren’t the only indication that winter is nearing its end: The Campus Martius ice skating rink is closing on Sunday night.

click to enlarge Downtown Detroit PartnershipEven though the weather's warming up, one of the markers of winter in Detroit is here to stay a little while longer.On Tuesday, officials at the Downtown Detroit Partnership announced the Ice Rink at Campus Martius, originally slated to close March 7, will be extended an additional two weekends through March 21, citing popular demand and favorable weather conditions.They say it's the first time the Rink, now in its 17th year, will remain open through the first weekend of spring, which starts Saturday, March 20.Due to the pandemic, capacity is limited and masks and social distancing are required. The DDP advises guests to reserve tickets online or by calling 313-963-9393. Walk-up tickets are not available.Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for children 12 and under and seniors 59 and older, and $8 for military and first responders. Skate rental is $5.Through March 7, the Rink at Campus Martius is open 1 p.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.-midnight Saturday, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.Starting March 12, the Rink will be open weekends only through March 21. Hours will be 3 p.m.-midnight Friday, 10 a.m.0midnight Saturday, and 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Sunday.The Rink at Campus Martius Park is located at 800 Woodward Ave., Detroit.

Gyms and pools in Michigan are allowed to reopen to the public starting Sept. 9. Gretchen Whitmers announcement Thursday when she revealed executive orders reopening gyms and pools and permitting sports. Ice rinks and bowling alleys will be allowed to reopen for organized sporting events with limited crowd capacity. The will be allowed to reopen for organized sporting events with limited crowd capacity. It also allows for gyms and pools to reopen across the state, subject to stringent safety protocols.Movie theaters remain closedMovie theaters remain closed in southeastern Michigan.

DETROIT Gyms and pools in Michigan are allowed to reopen to the public starting Sept. 9. But before you head back to your favorite fitness center, dont let your guard down. Sept. 4, 2020: Michigan coronavirus (COVID-19) cases up to 105,377; Death toll now at 6,526The more space you can put between yourself and others, the better. For that reason, its not necessary to wear gloves to work-out. Many gyms might encourage employees or guests to wear gloves, but Local 4s Dr. Frank McGeorge said he doesnt personally feel that gloves offer much of a benefit and may cause people to wash their hands or use sanitizer less often.

MOUNT CLEMENS, Mich. – There are plenty of people who rely on ice arenas for work or training in Michigan. Inside Mount Clemens Ice Arena there’s not much to see -- no hockey games, no ice shows, and no practices. But the operators are most bothered because they’re not even allowed to have private lessons amid the coronavirus pandemic in Michigan right now. There is no on-ice training allowed at many of the rinks. Related: Ann Arbor ice arena, skating teams fight for reclassificationManagement at the Mount Clemens rink wants to be allowed to offer ice time to those who need the training.

click to enlarge Photo Courtesy of the Rink at Campus Martius ParkOn Friday, Nov. 22, Campus Martius Park will open up its famous ice skating rink to the public for its 16th season. The official opening is set to take place at 9 p.m., following the Detroit Tree Lighting Ceremony. After the opening, the Rink will be open daily through Sunday, March 8.If you cant wait until the official opening of the Rink, Campus Martius Park is holding a special preview weekend filled with preseason skating from Nov. 15-17. To celebrate the opening of the Rink, the park is giving away free skating admission to the first 100 guests starting at 4 p.m. on the 15. For all guests after the 100 mark, admission is $8 for children and seniors and $10 for adults.