Best Places To Go Ice Skating In Minnesota
The state of Minnesota enjoys unlimited opportunities for ice skating. Minnesotans know how to enjoy healthy activities during the coldest months with indoor and outdoor access to a large number of venues for hitting the ice. The bread and butter state provides ice skating facilities where family, friends and tourists come together to enjoy a fun experience. There is a respectable balance of places to go for tuning those skating skills and the Land of 10,000 Lakes has everything going for it in the ice department.
Eden Prairie Community Center
16700 Valley View Road
Eden Prairie, MN 55346
(952) 949-8470
www.edenprairie.org
If you are looking for a variety of options, programs and recreational activities, the Eden Prairie Community Center has it all. This state-of-the-art facility offers everyone the opportunity for a breathtaking ice skating experience. From toddlers to adults, the price for open skating sessions is affordable at $4 to $5.50 based on age. During the brutal days of cold weather, the parking lots fill up quickly so plan to get there early.
Apple Valley Sports Arena
14452 Hayes Road
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 953-2366
www.ci.apple-valley.mn.us
The Apple Valley Sports Arena, founded originally in St. Paul, opens seasonably from October 1 to March 31. The facility is one of the main attractions because of its atmosphere and easy-going, friendly environment. This arena is known for having a top-notch ice hockey league and some of the most experienced instructors to get you skating like the pros. If you or the kids are looking to get a skills boost, the Apple Valley location has affordable lessons to get you gliding without a trip or fall.
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Duluth Entertainment Convention Center
350 Harbor Drive
Duluth, MN 55802
(218) 722-5573
www.decc.org
The Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC), formally known as the Duluth Arena Auditorium, was built back in 1966. It's a rink that hosts various events from concerts to dinners and conventions to shows. But when it comes to skating on the ice, the rink is reserved for skating lessons and clinics for both children and adults. The facility is often split with one side dedicated to practice and the other for lessons on refining your gliding abilities.
Rosemount Community Center
13885 S. Robert Trail
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 322-6000
www.ci.rosemount.mn.us
The Rosemount Community Center, located in Dakota County and the only city that hosts the USA Broomball National Championships, has fixed, scheduled sessions for the general public. People of all ages are welcome to engage in freestyle ice skating in a spot that even accommodates pick-up hockey games to sharpen your skills. The Rosemount Center holds lessons and hockey clinics for those interested. So if you want to improve beyond the average skater, come and join the next session to beef up your talent.
Eagan Civic Arena
3870 Pilot Knob Road
Eagan, MN 55122
(651) 675-5590
www.cityofeagan.com
The Eagan Civic Arena has a one-of-a-kind rink. This location is recognized for its friendly staff and great customer service, allowing skaters to rent or bring their own pair of blades onto the ice. In comparison to any other skating facility, Eagan Civic Arena comes with its own seasoning and a different twist. It comes equipped with stage lighting and a DJ to entertain friends, family and non skaters. Try out those dance moves while coasting along.
Anthony Carranza is a freelance writer covering all things Minnesota related to tech, social media, news, and local happenings around the Twin Cities. His work can be found at Examiner.com.
