Winter Recreation

Public Open Skate

The Winter Sports Building located at 1009 7th St NE in Jamestown offers public skating from September 2026 through March of 2027. Open skate will be scheduled on the below dates/times each week!

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

Skate rentals are available for $5 each.

OUTDOOR SKATING AND WARMING HOUSES

When winter arrives, enjoy the outdoors at Jamestown Parks and Recreation’s free outdoor ice skating rinks! Located at Leapaldt Park and McElroy Park, these neighborhood rinks provide a fun way for families, friends, and skaters of all ages to stay active throughout the season. Whether you’re practicing your skating skills, playing a game of pickup hockey, or simply enjoying time on the ice, our outdoor rinks are a great way to make the most of winter.

Please note: Rinks are weather dependent and will open and close based on ice and weather conditions.

Warming House Hours (McElroy Park and the Bunker):

4:00 – 8:00pm Thursday – Friday

1:00 – 8:00pm Saturday – Sunday

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 degrees or lower.

SLEDDING

Embrace the winter season with sledding at The Bunker! Bring your family and friends for a day of outdoor fun, then warm up in our cozy warming house. Whether you’re racing down the hill or warming up inside, The Bunker is the perfect winter destination.

Sledding and the warming house are available during the winter months—come join the fun!

The Bunker is located at 1520 3rd St SE in Jamestown.

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, 701-252-3982.