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Amenities & Features

• Public recreational skating on scheduled dates
• Learn-to-skate programs
• Youth hockey and skating activities
• Curling and other scheduled ice programs

Good to Know

Use the official rink calendar to find a session specifically listed as public skating, and confirm admission and skate-rental fees before visiting. Clinics, hockey, freestyle skating and curling have their own participation requirements. Program times vary daily, and lessons require registration. Some website pages still display 2025-26 information, so confirm current lesson dates and registration with the operator. The arena has its own operator and schedule within the park area.

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Amenities & Features

• Snow tubing with a conveyor lift
• Ski and snowboard terrain features
• Timed 90-minute sessions
• Heated park restrooms and snacks

Good to Know

Book the correct session and complete a waiver for each rider. Confirm ticket requirements and riding arrangements for small children with Gateway Parks before booking; its official pages give conflicting child-ticket and riding guidance. State-park vehicle entry is separate from the activity ticket. Check current park fees or pass coverage. The map marks Eagle Island State Park; follow signs to Gateway Parks inside the park.

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Amenities & Features

• Groomed Nordic ski trails
• Ski and snowshoe rentals during staffed hours
• Lessons by arrangement
• School field trips
• A reservable winter yurt

Good to Know

Ski trail passes are required even outside staffed hours, and skiers must carry proof of purchase. Snowshoe access uses a separate vehicle fee. Confirm current rates and opening dates with the city. Rental-center hours are more limited than trail access, with staffing normally on winter Fridays and weekends, conditions permitting. Yurt rental requires a reservation and does not include trail passes. Use East Fork Mink Creek Road, not the recreation office address.

Amenities & Features

• Classic and skate-ski lessons
• Ski and snowshoe rentals
• Guided snowshoe tours
• Restaurant and reservable rustic yurts
• Summer hiking and biking activities

Good to Know

Trail passes, equipment rentals, instruction, meals and overnight stays have separate arrangements. Check current lodge opening dates, trail conditions and booking availability before driving up. Reserve guided activities and yurts in advance. Winter trail access and summer activities follow different calendars. Older free-day and ranger-program dates on the site should not be treated as current announcements.

Amenities & Features

• Whoop-Em-Up, Gold Fork, Banner Ridge and Beaver Creek Summit access areas
• Groomed and ungroomed winter routes
• Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing
• Access routes to reservable backcountry yurts

Good to Know

Park N’ Ski permits are required November 15 through April 30. Trail difficulty, grooming, dog rules and restroom availability vary by trailhead. Choose a route suitable for your family and check official maps and grooming reports. This listing covers multiple trailheads 18-25 miles northeast of town. The map marks Whoop-Um-Up only, not every route entrance. Yurts require separate reservations. Preserve ski tracks when using other permitted activities.

Amenities & Features

• Classic cross-country skiing
• Skate skiing
• Reserved lessons for different abilities
• Dog-friendly ski trails

Good to Know

Bear Basin is a separate trail location from Little Ski Hill. Check current trail openings and grooming reports before visiting. The Nordic center does not rent equipment; arrange gear through a local shop. Walking, snowshoeing and snow biking are not permitted on the Nordic ski trails. Lessons require reservations. Pack out dog waste.

Amenities & Features

• Public-skating sessions
• Skate rentals
• Learn-to-skate instruction
• Hockey programs and a snack bar

Good to Know

The city announced that the 2026-27 ice season opened October 3, 2026. Check the rink calendar for public-skate times and current admission and rental fees. Classes and hockey programs require separate arrangements. The arena has its own schedule and admission, separate from the surrounding park and nearby zoo. Use the arena entrance at 390 Rogers Street.

Amenities & Features

• Public skating sessions
• Skate rentals
• Learn-to-skate programs
• Youth hockey and curling opportunities

Good to Know

Use the day-to-day rink schedule to find a public-skating session. Hockey games, classes and private bookings have separate times and may require registration or admission. Confirm current fees, rental sizes and beginner-program ages before visiting.