Meet me at The Pond

Eat. Play. Host.

A hockey rink, a two-level ale house, duckpin bowling, golf simulators, pickleball, and an 800-person event center — all under one roof in hilltop Mankato.

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eat.

Eat & Drink

Award-winning pub fare at the Crooked Pint, Green Mill pizza to go, and a patio built for summer.

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play.

Play

Skate the UNRL Rink, swing in a golf sim, roll duckpin lanes, rally on pickleball courts.

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host.

Host

From private rooms with full food & drink to an 800-person event center, bring your people to The Pond.

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from the old Shopko building…

One Roof. Endless Options.

Restaurant & Pub

Crooked Pint Ale House

A two-level ale house with a mezzanine overlooking the rink and one of the largest patios in Southern Minnesota.

Ice Rink & Training

UNRL Rink

A state-of-the-art rink for skills development, leagues, tournaments, parties, and open skate.

Event Center

The Venue

An 800-person event space for weddings, concerts, conferences, and celebrations of every size.

Pizza & Takeout

Green Mill On The Go

Green Mill's most popular menu items, made for takeout and delivery.

Bowling · Golf · Pickleball · Arcade

Games & Rec

Duckpin bowling, UNRL golf simulators, pickleball courts, and two levels of arcade games.

The Pond on Madison building, with the pickleball courts out front

Find Us

1850 Madison Ave., Mankato

Free parking. Open daily. Get directions →

what's on…

Happening at The Pond

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Thu, Oct 29 · Doors 6pm · Show 7pm

Harmony and Heart — The Music of Emmylou Harris & Linda Ronstadt

The Venue

Mary Jane Alm and Aimée Lee, featuring an all-star ensemble of Minnesota musicians — part of the Minnesota State Mankato Music Performance Series. $25 in advance / $30 day of show. Tickets online, or cash only at the Crooked Pint. More info: 507-389-5549.

Sat, Dec 5 · Doors 6:30pm · Show 8pm

World According To Garth

The Venue

The Garth Brooks tribute experience, live at The Venue.

Thu, Dec 31 · Doors 7pm · Show 7:30pm

IVPlay — New Year's Eve

The Venue

Ring in the New Year with IVPlay at The Venue.

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Also in the Building

The Pond is home to more great neighbors — visit them directly for services and hours.

Floyd's Barbershop

Mayo Clinic Sports & Orthopaedic Medicine

ETS Training

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