Embrace the winter season with outdoor skating at Pamela Park Ice Rink and other neighborhood parks in Edina, Minnesota. This guide provides essential information to help you plan your visit, ensuring a fun and safe experience.
Rink Locations
Besides Pamela Park, located at 4303 W. 58th St., several other neighborhood parks offer outdoor skating rinks:
- Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave.
- Creek Valley Park, 6301 Gleason Ave.
- Highlands Park, 5200 Doncaster Way
- Lewis Park, 7300 Cahill Road
- Normandale Park, 6501 Warren Ave. S.
- Strachauer Park, 6200 Beard Ave.
- Todd Park, 4429 Vandervork Ave. S.
- Walnut Ridge Park, 5801 Londonderry Road
- Weber Park, 4115 Grimes Ave. S.
- Wooddale Park, 4500 W. 50th St. (leisure rink)
Centennial Lakes Park has 10 acres of ice in a picturesque setting. Skating is free if you bring your own skates; rentals are available during rental hours. Hughes Pavilion at the park’s main entrance serves as a warming house, offers concessions and has restrooms.
Operating Schedule
The outdoor skating season at neighborhood parks is scheduled to run through Feb. 16, weather permitting.
- Season Dates: December 20 to February 16 (weather permitting).
- Holiday Closure: Closed Dec. 25.
Warming House Schedules
Schedules for each warming house are available online. Please note that schedules are subject to change and should be checked frequently. Visit the Schedules dropdown and choose Outdoor Rinks to view the most current information.
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Hockey Rinks
Hockey rinks are available for public use Friday through Sunday during the rink season on a first-come, first-serve basis. Note that hockey rink schedules Monday through Thursday are affected by Edina Hockey Association practices and Saturday mornings by Adult Hockey League.
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Rink Closures
During the skating season, rinks close under the following conditions:
- Extreme Cold: When the temperature is minus 10 degrees Fahrenheit or lower, or the wind chill is minus 15 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.
- Unstable Ice: If the ice is unsuitable for skating due to weather conditions.
Closures will be posted on the city website.
Stay Updated
To receive updates on rink closures, you can sign up for text alerts. Text the word CLOSURES to 844-682-9232 or visit EdinaMN.gov/OutdoorRinks for the current status, hours, and other information.
Warming House Hours
Warming house hours vary Dec. 22 to Jan. 2 due to the holidays and school schedules.
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Quick Reference Table
| Park | Address | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Centennial Lakes Park | 7499 France Ave. | 10 acres of ice, skate rentals, warming house, concessions, restrooms |
| Pamela Park | 4303 W. 58th St. | Outdoor skating rink |
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