Ice-Skating Rinks in Minnesota

Minnesota is home to thousands of hardy souls of Scandinavian heritage, and ice-skating is a favorite sport for those descended from the Norwegians, Swedish, Danish and Finns. Ice-skating in every form is a big pastime in Minnesota. Ice-rink facilities for figure skaters, hockey teams and racers abound across the state. Kids and adults will find more ice rinks per square mile than any other place in the nation.

  1. Schwan's Super Rink

    • A Zamboni machine cleans the ice.

      Schwan's Super Rink is one of the premier ice-skating venues in the country. This facility houses four huge rinks that can accommodate ice hockey games and tournaments, figure-skating competitions or skating races. A central area offers viewing of all four rinks as well as refreshments. A friendly staff keeps the ice in top condition, and a variety of programs are offered for kids and grownups alike. Skating instruction and lessons are available for all ages.

      Schwan's Super Rink
      1850 105th Ave. NE
      Blaine, MN 55449-4515
      763-785-3687
      nscsports.org

    Augsburg Arena

    • Hockey puck and ice

      Founded in 1974, the Augsburg Ice Arena offers programs for youngsters and grownups. The arena provides youth, collegiate and adult ice hockey facilities for the area. Recreational and figure-skating lessons are offered for all ages. Clinics and tournaments for ice hockey are regular features of the arena schedule.

      Augsburg Ice Arena
      2323 Riverside Ave.
      Minneapolis, MN 55454-1322
      612-330-1163
      rinktime.com

    Anoka Area Ice Arena

    • Figure skates at rest

      This facility is owned and operated as a nonprofit facility by the hockey communities of the Anoka area. A wide range of skating instruction is offered for tots, youngsters and adults. Fall-conditioning camps for hockey players of all ages prepares boys and girls and men and women for the winter hockey season.

      Anoka Area Ice Arena
      4111 7th Ave. NW
      Anoka, MN 55303-4839
      763-427-8163
      anokaareaicearena.com

    City of Champlin: Ice Forum-Ice Arena

    • Learning to skate

      The Ice Forum at Champlin is a friendly, family oriented ice rink offering public skating sessions, hockey leagues for all ages and skating lessons. Birthday skating parties can be scheduled during open skating times, with the cost including a party room and skate rentals. Outside food and decorations are allowed. Call the arena for current rates.

      Ice Forum-Ice Arena
      12165 Ensign Avenue North
      Champlin, MN 55316
      763-421-3696
      ci.champlin.mn.us/iceforum2007.html

    The Depot Skating Rink

    • Ice racer takes a turn

      The Depot rink is located in a historic train shed in downtown Minneapolis. Lots of ice, a friendly staff and small crowds make this a family favorite place to skate. Reviews state that rental skates are kept in great shape.

      The Depot Skating Rink
      225 3rd Ave. S.
      Minneapolis, MN 55401
      612-339-2253
      thedepotminneapolis.com

    White Bear Sports and Ice Arena

    • Antique ice skates.

      Be sure to dress for the cold at White Bear Sports and Ice Arena. This is an older and colder skating facility favored by skaters who work out daily as hockey players or serious racers. There is a comfortable concession area.

      White Bear Sports and Ice Arena
      1328 Highway 96 E
      White Bear Lake, MN 55110-3651
      651-429-8571
      whitebearlake.org/