Outdoor Skating

We%26#39;re going to Minneapolis on Feb 16-18, does anyone know of outdoor skating facilities, preferably free;) Thanks!

Outdoor Skating

I don%26#39;t know of any outdoor skating downtown, but the city lakes will have it.

Lake Harriet is the prettiest area for it. They should have a skating area out on the lake again this year. I know Nokomis does.

Downtown St. Paul has a small rink across 5th from Rice Park.

Outdoor Skating

If you have your own skates and a car (or are willing to pay for a cab), you can visit any of the skating areas in Golden Valley, about ten minutes from downtown Minneapolis: www.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/parks/skating.htm

Scheid Park is very easy to get to from downtown Mpls.

Langford Park in St. Paul is a jewel of a park that has one pleasure rink and one hockey rink. It%26#39;s just a few minutes from downtown Minneapolis and is located in a wonderful neighborhood and traditionally has some of the best outdoor ice in St. Paul.

It%26#39;s just south of Como Ave, east of Hwy 280.

stpaul.gov/depts/鈥angford.htm

I saw the outdoor rink at Rice Park in Downtown St. Paul and I wonder if that is just part of the Winter Carnival? If so, it won%26#39;t be set up Feb16 -18.

zeebo, no it%26#39;s not part of the Winter Carnival; it%26#39;s been open since November. It will, however, close after this coming Sunday, February 3rd.

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The outdoor rinks are getting a little bit rough since it has been warmer the past week. Lake ice is much harder to skate on due to somtimes large cracks. A good option is the John Rose Oval in nearby Roseville is a giant refrigerated rink the size of a football field. The ice is in great condition, Zambonied daily. It does cost $5 but is worth it. Here is the link:

http://www.skatetheoval.com

I coach kids and spend a lot of time on the ice.