Gamehaven sledding hill and outdoor ice rinks are now open
December 16, 2024 – ROCHESTER, MINN. The Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that the Gamehaven sledding hill and outdoor ice rinks are ready for use. Over the past two weeks, the team has been working hard to flood the ice rinks and make snow at Gamehaven to prepare these facilities for opening. The recent warm temperatures have impacted the quality of the ice at the rinks. While the team will continue to flood the surface of rinks, there is still enough ice for skating. Depending on the weather, the ice on outdoor rinks and the Gamehaven sledding hill will be maintained through the end of February.
Parks & Recreation Director Paul Widman shares, “We always look forward to opening the outdoor rinks and sledding hill. These free activities are a great way to stay active during the winter. Our eight outdoor rinks are spread across the community, and having the ability to make snow at Gamehaven provides a great option when it's cold, but nature hasn’t delivered the snow. A big thank you to our team who makes this happen from setup to flooding and ongoing maintenance.”
Gamehaven sledding hill location:
- Gamehaven Park (2016 45 Street SE)*
Ice hockey rink locations:
- Allendale Park (3000 18 Avenue NW)
- Manor Park (4238 Manor Park Drive NW)
- Lincolnshire Park (5276 Members Parkway NW)
- Viking Park (2 Avenue NW & 26 Street NW)
- Northern Heights Park (900 22 Street NE)
- Withers Sports Complex (2021 Mayowood Road SW)
- Soldiers Field Memorial Park (244 E Soldiers Field Drive SW)
- Free skate rental available at the East Warming House weekends from Noon to 4 p.m. beginning January 6, 2024 and every weekend until the end of February, weather permitting
- Bear Creek Park (1237 Marion Road SE)*
Track oval location:
- Soldiers Field Memorial Park (244 E Soldiers Field Drive SW)
Studio rink location (no hockey allowed):
- Cook Park (722 7 Street NW)*
*No lights at this location
Information about the rinks can be found on the Parks & Recreation website along with updates shared via the Parks & Recreation Facebook page.