Snow Season
Ice Skating
Two acres of natural outdoor ice for skating and hockey, plus a lighted trail that winds through the pines.
Overview
Two Acres of Natural Ice
Our rink is made of natural ice — no refrigeration involved. We pack snow to make a base, then flood it with water once temperatures settle consistently below freezing. It sits right beside the lodge, with room for both family skating and pickup hockey, and the lights stay on every night for skating after dark.
Beginner Friendly
“First time on skates or just a little rusty — there's room here to find your footing.”
Our rink gives new and rusty skaters plenty of space to hang onto the dasher boards and take their time. Skate trainers are on hand to help with balance, and rental staff can set toddlers up with double-bladed skates. We also run free skate lessons on select Wednesday nights each winter.
Suggested Itinerary
Not sure how to spend your visit? Here's a simple way to make the most of your time on the ice.
Get Fitted
Grab a pair of skates at the rental window — figure or hockey, sized from a toddler's shoe size 9 up to a men's 14 — or lace up your own.
Find Your Footing
Head out onto the two-acre rink. Dasher boards and skate trainers give beginners plenty to hold onto, and free lessons run select Wednesday nights.
Skate The Trail
Follow the quarter-mile lighted figure-eight loop through the white pine forest for a completely different kind of skate.
Play Some Hockey
Grab a stick and helmet and jump into a pickup game in the pond hockey area — a helmet is required any time you're holding a stick.
Ice Skating Trail
Skate Through The Woods
Our one-of-a-kind skating trail loops a quarter mile in a figure eight through the white pine forest. It's about five feet wide with smooth ice, and it's lighted every night.
Weather can force us to close the rink or skate trail on short notice — check our conditions page before you visit for the latest ice report.
Try Ice Biking
The ice bike is an alternative way to enjoy the ice rink. Participants pedal the bike on the ice, which is equipped with two skate blades on the front and a fat tire on the rear. This piece of equipment is useful to people who are not used to or have difficulty balancing on ice skates.
Pond Hockey
There's room on the ice for hockey too. We supply goal boxes, and rental helmets and sticks are available for anyone who wants to jump into a pickup game. Remember — if you've got a stick in your hand, you need a helmet on your head.
What's Included
Important Information
Good To Know
Equipment Rentals
No need to bring your own gear. We rent figure and hockey skates from a toddler's shoe size 9 up to a men's size 14, plus hockey sticks, helmets, and pucks for pond hockey. If you've got a stick in your hand, you need a helmet on your head.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No — skate rental is available on site for $10 if you don't have your own. We carry figure and hockey skates from a toddler's shoe size 9 up to a men's size 14.
A daily rink and skate trail pass is $10, and skate rental is also $10. Multi-activity passes covering ski, skate, and snowshoe together are also available, and a season pass covers unlimited skating all winter.
Yes — it's natural ice, not refrigerated. We build a snow base and flood it with water once temperatures hold consistently below freezing.
Yes. There's plenty of room to hang onto the dasher boards while you find your balance, skate trainers are available to push along, and we run free skate lessons on select Wednesday nights each winter. Ask rental staff about double-bladed skates for toddlers.
Yes — we set up goal boxes for pond hockey, and rental helmets and sticks are available for anyone who wants to join a pickup game. Helmets are required any time you're holding a stick.
It's a one-of-a-kind quarter-mile figure-eight loop through the white pine forest, about five feet wide with smooth ice, and lighted every night.
Yes. We have adaptive skate sleds and a transfer station on site for guests without lower body mobility. We also have skate aids and ice bikes for those who need assistance with balance.
Adaptive Ice Skating
Guests without lower body mobility can use our adaptive skate sleds, with a transfer station on site to help get set up. We're happy to work with any guest who wants to try our adaptive sports.
Take a closer look at how we do itSnow Season
Ice Skating
Day Pass Pricing
Daily Rink & Trail Pass
$10 / $20Rink and skate trail access — no rental / with rental
2 Activities
$15 / $35Choice of ski, skate, or snowshoe — no rental / with rental
3 Activities
$20 / $40Ski, skate, and snowshoe — no rental / with rental
Children 7 & Under
FreeNo day pass required
Hockey Stick & Helmet
$3 / $1Rentals for pond hockey — stick / helmet
Family Season Pass
$205Unlimited ski, skate & snowshoe all winter, up to 6 people
BookIndividual Season Pass
$105Unlimited ski, skate & snowshoe all winter, for one
Book
No rental / with rental. Sold on site only.
Weather can affect the rink and trail — check our conditions page before you visit.
Try More Winter Activities
Winter Luge
One of only 4 public luge tracks in the United States. Feel up to 40 mph on natural ice.
Ski
15km of lighted, groomed trails through the dunes — no one else offers this within 3 hours.
Snowshoe
Easy, peaceful dune trails — no experience needed. Perfect for the whole family.
Youth Winter Sports League
Structured winter programming for youth — build skills, confidence, and love for the outdoors.
What Our Guests Say
Don't take our word for it — here's what visitors from across the Midwest have to say about their day at the park.
Ready To Hit The Ice?
Day passes start at $10 and are sold on site. Grab a season pass online for unlimited skating all winter long.