We’re always looking for fun ways to get out of the house during the winter! Fresh air is not only refreshing for the soul, but it’s also a fantastic way to help the kids burn off some energy. Whether you’re searching for the best places for sledding, ice skating, skiing, or snowshoeing, we’ve got you covered!
Explore our ultimate guide to winter activities throughout the Woodbury, Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Hastings, and Stillwater areas. From scenic trails to family-friendly parks, these local destinations offer endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. Don’t miss your chance to create unforgettable winter memories while exploring all the seasonal fun Minnesota has to offer!
Sledding | Ice Skating | Skiing | Cross Country Skiing/Snowshoeing | Tubing
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Sledding
Remember to bring your own sled.
Woodbury/Cottage Grove |
Middleton Elementary - 9105 Lake Rd., Woodbury
Red Rock Elementary - 3311 Commonwealth Ave., Woodbury
Pioneer Park - 2670 Wimbledon Dr., Woodbury
Ridge Park - 3525 Parkers Dr., Woodbury
Highlands Park - 6975 Idsen Ave S., Cottage Grove
Peter Thompson Park - 6327 Highland Hills Blvd S., Cottage Grove
Cedarhurst Meadows Park - 6650 Joliet Ave S., Cottage Grove
Hearthside Park - 8245 Hearthside Rd S., Cottage Grove
Ideal Park - 8227 Ideal Ave S., Cottage Grove
Oakwood Park - 7851 Harness Ave S., Cottage Grove
Woodridge Park - 9000 90th St., Cottage Grove
Stillwater/Lake Elmo |
Stillwater Middle School - 523 Marsh St W., Stillwater
Ramsey Grove Park - 150 Grove St S., Stillwater
Stonebridge Elementary - 900 North Owens St., Stillwater
Valley View Park - 5421 Osgood Ave N, Oak Park Heights
Bakers Alp - 5th Ave N., Bayport
Tablyn Hill - 8751 Stillwater Blvd N., Lake Elmo
Hastings |
Lion's Park - 1043 5th St W., Hastings
Kennedy Elementary - 1175 Tyler St., Hastings
Conzemius Park - 1178 Bahls Dr., Hastings
Do you know of a great sledding hill that's not listed? Email Macaroni KID Woodbury/Oakdale/Cottage Grove/Stillwater at irenez@macaronikid.com
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Ice Skating
Woodbury |
Please call the Parks and Recreation weather line at 651-714-3569 for daily updates on outdoor rinks and ice conditions.
Colby Lake Park, 9715 Valley Creek Road - Warming House (M-F 4-9pm, Sat/Sun 1-9pm)
Kargel Park, 9301 Tamarack Road - Warming House (M-F 4-9pm, Sat/Sun 1-9pm)
M Health Fairview Sports Center Outdoor Rink, 4125 Radio Drive
M Health Fairview Sports Center Indoor Rink, 4125 Radio Drive - Check website for Open Skate times. $9/person. Skate rentals and sharpening are available.
Ojibway Park, 2695 Ojibway Drive
Shawnee Park, 6515 Scheel Drive - Warming House (M-F 4-9pm, Sat/Sun 1-9pm)
Cottage Grove |
Warming House Hours
The Weather Hotline will be updated by 2pm each day in the event Warming Houses are closed: 651-458-6060.
Monday - Friday 3:00pm-8:30pm
Glacial Valley Park opens at 4:00pm
Saturday & Sunday 11:00am-8:30pm
Glacial Valley – 9900 Ravine Parkway (CGHA priority access on Thursdays)
Hamlet - 8885 Hamlet Ave So
Hearthside - 8245 Hearthside Rd South
Highlands - 6975 Idsen Ave South
Old Cottage Grove – 7500 Langly Ave South (CGHA priority on Mondays & Tuesdays)
Peter Thompson - 6327 Highlands Hills Blvd
Pine Tree Valley - 8431 Indian Blvd
Woodridge Park - 9000 90th St So
Stillwater |
No Warming Houses available.
Northland Park - 12975 75th St. N
Lily Lake (Potentially) - 1208 Greeley St. S
Old Athletic Field - 6th Ave S - between Burlington St. E & Orleans St. E
Public Parking Lot #4 - East of the Water St. Inn
St. Croix Valley Rec Center - 1675 Market Drive
Water Street Inn Ice Rink - 101 Water St S
Lily Lake Arena (Indoor) - 1208 Greeley St. S - Visit St. Croix Valley Rec Center for Indoor Open Skate times. $7/youth, $8/adult
St. Croix Valley Rec Center (Indoor) - 1675 Market Drive - Visit St. Croix Valley Rec Center for Indoor Open Skate times. $7/youth, $8/adult
Hastings |
Please call 651-480-2392 for weather-related closures.
Visit Warming House & Outdoor Rinks for ice conditions.
Civic Arena - 2801 Red Wing Blvd
Lake Isabel Park - 2nd St E & Franklin St
Lions Park - 5th St W & State St (Warming house closed for 2025 season due to fire damage)
Pioneer Park - 16th S W & Pine St (Warming House available)
Wallin Park - General Sieben & Northridge Dr (Warming House available)
Hastings Civic Arena (Indoor) - 2801 Redwing Blvd - $6/person, check the website for times and dates
Oakdale |
Eastside Park - 1744 Helmo Ave N (Warming House available)
Richard Walton Park Hockey & Pleasure Rink - 1584 Hadley Ave N (Warming House available)
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Skiing
Afton Alps - 6600 Peller Ave S., Hastings
Cross-Country Skiing/Snowshoeing
A State Ski Pass is required at Minnesota State Parks. A Washington Ski Pass is required for Washington County Parks. A Dakota County Ski Pass is required for Dakota County Parks.
Afton State Park (State Ski Pass required) - 6959 Peller Ave S, Hastings
Nordic Center at Lake Elmo Park Reserve (Washington County Pass required) - 1515 Keats Ave N., Lake Elmo (ski and snowshoe rentals available)
Sunfish Lake - 10000 Stillwater Lane, Lake Elmo
Cottage Grove Ravine Regional Park (Washington County Ski pass required) - 9653 Keats Ave S, Cottage Grove (Ski and snowshoe rentals available)
Pine Point Regional Park (Washington County Ski pass required) - 11900 Norell Ave N, Stillwater
St. Croix Bluffs Regional Park (Washington County Ski pass required) - 10191 St. Croix Trail S, Hastings (snowshoe rentals available)
Spring Lake Park Reserve (Dakota County Ski pass required) - 8500 127th St E, Hastings
Carpenter Nature Center - 12805 St. Croix Trail S, Hastings (snowshoe rentals available)
Afton Alps Bubly Tubing Park - 6600 Peller Ave S., Hastings (42" minimum height requirement)
Green Acres Recreation - 8989 55th St N., Lake Elmo (42" minimum height requirement) Pre-registration required.
No matter your style, this winter offers endless opportunities for unforgettable snow adventures and outdoor activities—so bundle up and make the most of the season!
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