Embrace the magic of winter with a classic cold-weather activity: ice skating! Whether you’re gliding under festive lights, enjoying a scenic outdoor rink, or lacing up indoors to escape the chill, the La Crosse area offers plenty of options for skaters of all ages!
Indoor Skating Opportunities
Omni Center
Location: 255 Riders Club Road, Onalaska
Open Skate Hours: Sundays, November – February | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Ice skating at the Omni Center in Onalaska offers a fun and family-friendly experience just minutes from La Crosse. There are theme nights for skating too, like Neon and Cosmic Skating – perfect for creating lasting memories! Admission to skate is $5, and there are also $5 skate rentals (if needed).
La Crescent Community Arena
Location: 520 South 14th Street, La Crescent
Open Skate Hours: Hours are subject to change, so make sure to check the most up-to-date open skate days/hours at the La Crescent Youth Hockey Association website or the La Crescent Community Arena Facebook page.
The La Crescent Community Ice Arena provides a welcoming space for ice skating enthusiasts of all ages, offering open skate sessions and supporting local activities that bring the community together!
Sparta Hockey Rink
Location: 1121 East Montgomery Street, Sparta
Open Skate Hours: A few Saturdays per month in the winter season. View up-to-date public open skate dates here!
The Sparta Hockey Rink offers open skating for just $5, making it an affordable and enjoyable way for families and friends to connect and embrace the winter season.
Bud King Ice Arena
Location: 670 East Front Street, Winona
Open Skate Hours: Check the Winona Area Hockey Association’s website for the most up-to-date skate times.
The Bud King Ice Arena in Winona, Minnesota, offers both indoor and outdoor ice skating facilities overlooking the Mississippi River. With public skating sessions from November through March, it’s an ideal venue for family outings, youth groups, and community events. Admission is $3 for a day pass or $30 for a seasonal membership. The Ice Arena also offers $2 skate rentals!
Green Island Ice Arena
Location: 2312 7th Street South, La Crosse
Open Skate Hours: Sundays, December 12 – March 15 | 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Green Island Ice Arena in La Crosse offers a fun and affordable skating experience with admission at $5 and skate rentals for an additional $5. The arena is also home to a youth figure skating program, providing a fantastic opportunity for kids to learn and develop their skills on the ice.
Outdoor Skating Opportunities
Outdoor skating rinks will depend on the weather for opening dates and are subject to closure due to weather and ice conditions, so be sure to check all of the websites for the most up-to-date information!
Riverside Park – Chad Erickson Memorial Ice Rink
Location: 100 State Street, La Crosse
Skating at the Chad Erickson Memorial Ice Rink within the Rotary Lights at Riverside Park offers a magical winter experience, surrounded by festive holiday spirit! Call 608-784-9993 for ice information. For skating rink hours, please visit the Rotary Lights home page.
Poage Park
Location: 507 Hood Street, La Crosse
Open Skate Hours: School Days, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Non-School Days, 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The outdoor skating rink at Poage Park is a perfect spot for enjoying winter fun with family and friends. With free skate rentals and skate helpers available, it’s an accessible and welcoming way to embrace the season in La Crosse.
Copeland Park Oktoberfest Shelter
Location: 1130 Copeland Park Drive, La Crosse
Open Skate Hours: Available Mondays – Sundays, but is closed on Thursday nights as it is reserved for the Broomball League from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Copeland Park outdoor ice rink provides a delightful open-air setting for skating with a view of the water. It’s also available to rent for special events! If interested in renting, contact the City of La Crosse Parks and Rec for more info at 608-789-7533.
Deer Wood Park Rink
Location: 500 Anderson Street, Holmen
Open Skating Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 8 AM – 6 PM | Wednesday & Friday 8 AM – 10 PM | Saturday & Sunday 1 PM – 10 PM
Open Hockey Hours: Monday, Tuesday & Thursday 6 PM – 10 PM | Saturday & Sunday 8 AM – 1 PM
The Deer Wood Park Rink is an outdoor rink, equipped with lights for endless skating fun – day or night – during the normal park hours! A quick note – during open skate hours, skaters have priority (no hockey pucks or sticks, please!)..meaning no hockey should be played when non-hockey skaters are present.
Lake Lodge Recreation Center Ice Rink
Location: 113 Lake Park Drive, Winona
Open Skating Hours: Daily 8 AM – 9 PM
The Lake Lodge Recreation Center offers affordable annual memberships that include access to broomball, skate and snowshoe rentals, winter games, and more while skating on the lake is free for everyone!
Looking for more outdoor rinks in the Winona area? Visit the City of Winona Outdoor Recreation for 5 more outdoor ice rinks in Winona!
