Winter in Minnesota is here, bringing plenty of snow and cold temperatures. While some may prefer staying cozy inside with a hot drink, others are gearing up to enjoy all the winter fun Rochester has to offer. From skiing and snowboarding to ice fishing and ice skating, the city has it all. And for those who love gliding on ice, Rochester’s outdoor and indoor rinks are the perfect places to skate!
Date, Time & Location
- Location: Soldiers Field Park Rochester
- Time: Saturdays & Sundays, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Skate Rentals: Available at the Soldiers Field Rink East Warming House starting January 4, 2025 (and every weekend until February, weather permitting).
Outdoor Ice Skating Rinks
The Rochester MN Parks & Recreation Department maintains a number of outdoor rinks throughout the city. These rinks are open for the 2024-2025 season, with conditions dependent on weather. Skating on these rinks typically runs from mid-December to late February/early March.
Outdoor Rink Locations
Please keep in mind that ice conditions may change, so always check the City of Rochester’s Outdoor Rinks Page for the latest updates.
- Cook Park: 722 7th Street NW (NO Lights, NO Hockey)
- Rinks for Hockey:
- Allendale Park: 1895 Allendale Park Lane NW (Lights)
- Manor Park: 4238 Manor Park Drive NW (Lights)
- Lincolnshire Park: 5276 Members Parkway NW (Lights)
- Viking Park: 2550 2nd Avenue NW (Lights)
- Northern Heights Park: 900 22nd Street NE (Lights)
- Withers Sports Complex: 2021 Mayowood Road SW (Lights)
- Soldiers Field Park: 450 Soldiers Field Drive SW (Lights, Skate Rentals)
Indoor Ice Skating
Prefer to stay indoors? The Rochester Rec Center offers two indoor rinks with open skating times.
- Admission: $6 per person
- Skate Rental: $3
Skate Rentals & Equipment
Looking for new skates? Check out local stores like Ama la Vita, SCHEELS, and Sports Headquarters for skates and skate sharpening. You can also find used skates on Facebook Marketplace.
Ice Skating Lessons
- Rochester Figure Skating Club offers Learn2Skate and Learn2Skate for Hockey classes for all ages and skill levels.
- Olmsted Medical Center’s Sports Medicine and Athletic Performance Program provides Hockey Skills Training and Hockey Ultimate Training (HUT) to improve skating techniques while reducing injury risk.
Bundle up, grab your skates, and enjoy Rochester’s ice skating spots this winter.
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