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Ice Skating

Winter Activity Updates

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12/21/24 Update: Elver general rink open, Vilas general and hockey (no boards) rinks open. Staffed at both for skate rentals and concessions Saturday: 12-8pm and Sunday 12-6pm. Olbrich skating rink is open, loaner skates available in shelter. Elver is experiencing point of sale issues and is cash only. We are working to fix the issue and apologize for any inconveniences that this may cause.
Ice Skating

No ice is completely safe. Opening an ice rink or lagoon for skating involves careful assessment. Always check the status online or call the Parks office before skating. Each rink and lagoon's status is listed and updated promptly. To prevent extended closures from damaged ice, rinks/lagoons will close if meltwater is visible. See Declaring a Rink or Lagoon as Open for more information. 

Elver, Tenney & Vilas Skate Equipment Rentals and Concessions
Three locations offer a staffed warming shelter with skate rentals and concessions when the rink or lagoon at that park is listed as open - Wednesday - Sunday only. Hours are subject to change. All winter activities are dependent on the weather and conditions. Opening day is to be determined.  

Days of the Week Hours
Wednesday - Friday 4-8pm
Saturday 12-8pm
Sunday 12-6pm
 
Equipment Rentals Fee
Figure & Hockey Skate - first hour
Each additional hour
$6/Adult; $3/Youth (aged 15 or younger)
$2/Adult or Youth
Hockey Sticks $2/hr

LOANER SKATES 
Free-to-use skates are available at Olbrich, Warner and Westmorland Parks. Borrow a pair of ice skates to use while at the rink. Limited quantities and sizes are available from inside the warming shelter. Please wipe down and return before leaving the park. 

EVENTS & GROUP PARTIES
Attend a winter event open to the community or reserve a winter recreation party for your group. All winter activities depend on the weather and conditions and are subject to change.

RESTROOMS
Indoor and portable restrooms are provided at a number of parks. See the webpage for open locations. 

PETS & BIKES
Bikes and pets, including well-behaved dogs, are never allowed on any ice rink or lagoon.  See Dogs in Parks for locations where allowed. 


A big thank you to our many volunteers and the ADOPT ICE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM