Outdoor Skating Rinks

Ice rinks will be open Friday, December 19, 2026-Monday, February 16, 2026. See below for schedule and hours. Schedules are subject to change due to staffing and weather/ice conditions. After February 16 the warming houses will not be open and the rinks will not be maintained. However, ice rinks will remain open for use as long as the ice lasts.

During open hours, rink lights will be on and the facilities will be supervised (except where noted below). 

For rink updates, call the Weather Line at 651-450-2595.

Locations & Hours

See table below for rink locations. Rinks are available from sunrise to sunset. Each rink has lights that may be used from 4:30-10 p.m; push the button at the rink to turn the lights on. The Skyview and Oakwood rinks have scheduled attendants. Schedule is subject to change. View the most current Skyview & Oakwood rink attendant schedule online.

Organized practices or games are only allowed with a rental (see details below). 

LocationAmenitiesAdditional information
Skyview Park
6765 Dawn. Ave.
Skyview Park Map		1 hockey rink
1 pleasure rink		View schedule
Lights on a timer
Oakwood Park
3534 78th St. E.
Oakwood Park Map		1 hockey rink
1 pleasure rink		View schedule
Lights on a timer

Groveland Park
1990 46th St.
Groveland Park Map		1 hockey rinkNo attendant;
lights on a timer
South Valley Park
2810 70th St. E.
South Valley Park Map
1 pleasure rinkNo attendant;
lights on a timer
Visa Pines Park
7500 Argenta Court		1 pleasure rinkNo attendant; 
lights on a timer
Southern Lakes
10810 Alison Way
Southern Lakes Park Map		1 pleasure rinkNo attendant;
lights on a timer


Rink holiday hours:Rinks will close if:
  • Dec. 24: CLOSED
  • Dec. 25: CLOSED
  • Dec. 26-30: 1-9 p.m.
  • Jan. 1: 1-7 p.m.
  • MLK Jr, Day: 1-9 p.m.
  • President's Day: 1-9 p.m.
  • The temperature is -15 degrees F (actual or wind chill) 
  • 2" or more of snow accumulates after 3:30 p.m. (weekdays)
  • 2" or more of snow accumulates on weekends
  • Warm temperatures soften the ice


Please note: When the season ends (mid-to-late February), outdoor rinks are not maintained, but the public is welcome to use them.

For rink updates, call the Weather Line at 651-450-2595. 

General Outdoor Rink Guidelines

  • Do not visit public places if you are sick or have COVID-19 symptoms.
  • Use of the outdoor skating rinks is self-monitored.
  • Organized practices and games are not currently allowed. Contact Recreation Coordinator, Al Vandehoef for reservation information at 651-450-2468.
  • Portable bathrooms are available.

Rentals

Contact Recreation Coordinator, Al Vandehoef at avandehoef@ighmn.gov or 651-450-2468 to learn more about renting rinks.