RAPID CITY, S.D. (KOTA) – The Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, future home of The Monument has released their facility reopening guidelines. They updated everything from staffing policies, sanitation, social distancing recommendations to ticket purchasing, and facility entry/exits among other items.

In a press release Executive Director Craig Baltzer says they are committed to maintaining a safe and friendly environment for all members of our community, Baltzer added that using CDC, state, and local recommendations these guidelines represent practical best efforts to proactively invest and keep our community safe when attending functions and events at the facility.

Baltzer says that in addition to the visible changes, starting Wednesday, July 29, they will also be limiting the main entrance into the building to the West side entry during regular work days/ non-event days. As a general practice, multiple entrances into the facility will only be available for large scale events and on days where we have a large number of guests expected.”

Baltzer says that they appreciate the community’s cooperation as we strive to make the guest experience as safe as possible for all.