Developed by Weigand Construction and planned by Arkos Design, this innovative riverfront project in downtown Mishawaka, Indiana features three key components: a large 17,500 square foot ice ribbon with skate rental area, the Ironworks Public House and Bar, an indoor-outdoor spot for meals and relaxation; and a versatile event space, designed to adapt to a wide range of gatherings. Additionally, there’s an outdoor amphitheater for summer events, transforming the skating area into a lively venue for year-round enjoyment of music events and farmer’s markets.
“This is just an opportunity for us to bring activity to our downtown all the months of the year…another added amenity that will help us to attract people; to fill shops, restaurants, and other things.” – Dave Wood, Mayor, City of Mishawaka
However, the plaza is not the only recent expansion arriving downtown. It’s also joined by other recent developments like The Ball Band Biergarten and The Mill Apartment Complex.
Residents from across Mishawaka can enjoy various offerings when they arrive at the plaza. Whether it’s strolling through the Biergartens, ordering a warm drink at the café, watching a concert at the event center stage, or skating with friends on the ice rink, there’s lots of We’re excited to work alongside the city in this season of growth. We look forward to seeing more municipal projects come together in the future!
