Winter Activities

CABIN FEVER DAYS

 

January 31st – February 9th

Save the dates for our Cabin Fever Days events in February. There will be a 4v4 Volleyball Tournament, TRAC pool party including rubber duck races, Snow Sculpture Competition, Open Skate and so much more!

Public Open Skate

 

The Winter Sports Building offers public skating from October 2024 through March of 2025. Open skate will be scheduled on the below dates/times each week!

 

October 2nd – March 16th

Wednesday and Sunday evenings

7:00pm – 9:00pm

 

October 1 – March 13th

Tuesday and Thursday afternoons

1:00pm – 3:00pm

 

Additional Dates/Times over Christmas Break:

During open Stick & Puck Hockey, hockey helmets are required during participation.

 

December 23rd

Public skating – 1:00pm – 3:00pm

Open Stick & Puck Hockey – 3:00pm – 5:00pm

 

December 28th

Public Skating – 12:00pm – 3:00pm

Open Stick & Puck Hockey 3:00pm – 5:00pm

 

December 29th

Public Skate 3:00pm – 5:00pm (NOT 7:00pm – 9:00pm)

 

December 31st

New Years Eve Skate – 7:00pm – 10:00pm

 

January 5th

7:00pm – 9:00pm

 

These public skate times are set for the entire winter. Weather conditions and the safety of the WSB users is a priority. We will update our website and social media in case of possible cancellations.

 

Fees: $5/youth, $8/adult, $15/family

 

Skate rentals are available for $5 each.

OUTDOOR SKATING AND WARMING HOUSES

 

Warming Houses are available during the winter months at McElroy Park, Meidinger Park and The Bunker. Cross Country Ski rentals are available at McElroy Park for $5.00.

 

WARMING HOUSE HOURS

The warming house is available for those who like to sled and skate.

Monday – Friday 4:00pm to 7:00pm

Saturday – Sunday 12:00pm to 5:00pm

 

Hours are extended during Christmas vacation. For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Office, 701-252-3982.

The Bunker and Park Warming houses will NOT open for skating or sledding if Outdoor Temperature and/or Wind Chill Temperature are 15 below.

 

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING

 

There are cross country ski trails at McElroy Park and Hillcrest Golf Course that are groomed as weather allows. You can rent ski’s at the McElroy Park warming house during the hours listed above.

 

For more information contact the Parks and Recreation Office, 252-3982.