Explore Winter in Carver County & Eden Prairie, MN — Ice Skating Rinks, Sledding Hills, Skiing & More.
Experience the best of Minnesota winter with this guide to outdoor ice skating rinks, sledding hills and winter recreation in Carver County and Eden Prairie. Whether you’re planning a family outing or looking for seasonal events near Chaska, Waconia, Victoria, or Eden Prairie, you’ll find fun, snowy inspiration here.
⚠️ Because the weather is unpredictable, facilities and conditions can change or close at any time.
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SLEDDING HILLS |
Grab your sled and head to one of these local hills for a day of free winter fun! Hills are only open when there is enough snow and may close at any time due to changing weather conditions.
CHANHASSEN
CHASKA
EDEN PRAIRIE
VICTORIA
WACONIA
OUTDOOR ICE RINKS |
Enjoy free outdoor ice skating at neighborhood rinks throughout the area. Be sure to bring your own skates. All rinks are weather-dependent and may close without notice.
CARVER
CHANHASSEN
CHASKA
EDEN PRAIRIE
MAYER
NORWOOD YOUNG AMERICA
VICTORIA
WACONIA
WATERTOWN
INDOOR ICE RINKS |
Indoor ice rinks are open year-round and offer a reliable way to skate no matter the weather. Bring your own skates, or take advantage of on-site skate rentals at many locations for a small fee.
Chaska Ice Arena - (952) 448-5633
1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318
FREE for Members, Daily Pass - $5 for Residents and $7 for Non-Residents.
Eden Prairie Ice Arena - (952) 949-8470
16700 Valley View Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55346
FREE for Members, Daily Pass - $8 for Youth ages 3-18, $8 for Adults and $25 for Family of 5. Rental Skates $5/pair
Waconia Ice Arena - (952) 442-7465
1250 Oak Ave. Waconia, MN 55387
Open Skate - $7 for Youth 18 and under, $8 for Adults. Rental Skates $4/pair
Ice Rink at Victoria Rec Center - (952) 443-4255
8475 Kochia Lane, Victoria, MN 55367
FREE for Members, Daily Pass $8/10. No rental skates available.
CROSS COUNTRY SKIING and SNOWSHOES |
Explore groomed ski trails and snowy park landscapes with cross-country skiing and snowshoeing options across the region. Equipment rentals and trail fees may apply
Staring Lake Park Ski Trail - 14800 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Lake Minnewashta Regional Park - Chanhassen 6900 Hazeltine Blvd
Baylor Regional Park - Norwood Young America 10775 County Rd. 33
Carver Park Reserve - Victoria
SKIING, SNOWBOARDING and SNOW TUBING |
Spirit Mountain offers downhill skiing, snowboarding, fat biking, snow tubing, Nordic trails and more. Pricing varies per activity.
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