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2022-23 Season
Rinks at Medley and Wesley Parks are open for both general skating and hockey. General rinks at Lions, Hampshire, Scheid, and Gearty Park are open with warming house attendants on duty, but hockey rinks at these locations remain closed until conditions allow for skating.
For updates, call the Activities Cancellation Line at 763-512-2350.
Due to warm weather, the final day of operation for the season is Sun, Feb 12 at 2 pm.
Regular Hours
| Mon-Fri | 4:30-8 pm |
| Sat | 10 am–8 pm |
| Sun | 10 am–7 pm |
Special Hours
| Mon, Feb 20 | Presidents' Day | 10 am–8 pm |
Locations & Amenities
| Park | Location | Hockey Rink | Warming House | General Skating Rink |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gearty | 3101 Regent Ave N | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hampshire | 1601 Louisiana | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lions | 151 Louisiana Ave N | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medley | 2331 Ensign Ave N | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scheid | 1856 Toledo Ave N | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wesley | 8305 Wesley | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| North Tyrol | 900 Westwood Dr S | No | No | Yes |
| South Tyrol | 1510 Kaltern Ln | No | No | Yes |
| Yosemite | 351 Yosemite Ave N | No | No | Yes |
| Stockman | 3300 Major Ave N | No | No | Yes |
Locations
View all skating rink schedules on one calendar or a map of all skating rink locations (PDF).
Conditions for Skating Rinks Open for the Season
Golden Valley crews try to get ice conditions ready by mid-December so skating can begin before the school's winter break. Even in Minnesota, however, conditions are not always ideal for building and maintaining outdoor ice rinks. Temperatures need to remain around zero to negative 10 degrees Fahrenheit for a week or so to produce enough ice to skate on. Ideally, the crew needs three or four inches of frozen ground to start making ice. The goal is to establish a six-inch base, which will help rinks survive most warm snaps without closing down.
Maintenance
Rinks are cleaned and resurfaced Monday through Friday and cleaned on Saturday mornings, depending on weather conditions.
If you have concerns or questions about ice conditions or rink maintenance, call Park Maintenance at 763-593-8045.
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