The one outdoor activity that every Minnesotan has to try at least one time is lacing up some skates for a few laps around the ice skating rink.
After a mild start to winter around Minnesota, ice skating rinks around Cannon Falls and Randolph are ready to go.
So which ice skating rinks are open around the area?
Cannon Falls
Located next to the pool.
There are no set hours or days. The skating is open.
The warming houses are closed.
Call city hall for more information.
Eagan
The city of Eagan has 21 outdoor ice rinks.
Monday-Thursday: 4-8 p.m., Friday: 4-9 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday: 12-8 p.m.
Rinks may be reserved for youth and adult programs.
For more information on each ice skating rink, visit the city’s website.
Farmington
The city of Farmington has four ice skating rink locations.
The maximum number of people allowed in the Rambling River Park warming house is 33. The maximum number of people allowed in the North Creek warming house is six.
To inquire about weather cancellations/closings, call 651-280-6870 or visit this website.
Hastings
The city of Hastings has five ice skating rink locations.
Most are able to be used for hockey and recreational activities. The Civic Arena is only used for hockey. Lake Isabel Park is only used for recreational skating.
The warming houses at Pioneer Park and Lions Park opened on Jan. 20.
Monday-Friday: 4-9 p.m., Saturday: 12-9 p.m., Sunday: 12-8 p.m.
For more information on each rink, visit their website.
Northfield
The city of Northfield has six ice skating rinks.
Last year, the city added a skating overal and warming houses at the rodeo grounds.
To find where each rink is, visit the city’s website.
Red Wing Athletic Field
The city of Red Wing has two outdoor ice skating rinks.
One ice skating rink is for hockey, the other is for skating.
The warming house is closed due to the pandemic.
For more information, visit the city’s website.
Where is your favorite place to skate? Submit your answers to mlambert@orourkemediagroup.com.
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