For our seasonal residents and visitors, Door County is a treasured escape — a place of rest, recreation, and cherished traditions. But what makes this place so special isn’t just the landscape — it’s the people who live here.

The shopkeepers who remember your name. The servers, care-takers, and business owners who work tirelessly during the high season to make your stay welcoming. The local artists, farmers, and volunteers who pour their hearts into the community. These are the people who keep the heart of Door County beating, even when the crowds are gone and the snow begins to fall.

Now, we have an opportunity to show our appreciation.

The construction of a new outdoor ice rink and warming house is a gift to the year–round families of Door County — a safe, joyful, and much–needed space for kids to play, adults to gather, and community to thrive during the long winter months. For a rural peninsula that goes quiet in the off–season, this project will bring warmth, light, and connection to those who call this place home all year long.

While many seasonal residents may never skate on the ice them-selves, contributing to this project is a beautiful way to give back to the community that gives so much during the summer. It’s a way to say thank you — to invest in the wellbeing of the people who care for this place with pride and who welcome you back each season with open arms.

The ice rink will serve as a winter haven for Door County’s children, giving them a place to be active, imaginative, and joyful in the colder months, providing something that northern Door County has never had. It will be a gathering space for families and neighbors, a venue for tournaments and events that support the winter economy, and a safe, multigenerational hub that brings people together. This is more than a recreational project. It’s an act of community. A statement of shared love for Door County, and a recognition that this place thrives because of the people who are here year–round.

By making a gift to the construction of the new ice rink and warming house, seasonal residents have the chance to leave a lasting legacy of gratitude — one that will echo in the laughter of children on skates, the warmth of shared winter moments, and the enduring spirit of a community that works hard to make Door County a place we all love.