Ice Skating Rinks | North Shore Visitor

Skating Rinks: ice skating duluth

What better place to have Jack Frost nippin’ at your nose than a skating rink or sliding hill?

Ice skating in Duluth is a beloved winter tradition. Whether gliding across the iconic Bayfront Festival Park ice rink with views of Lake Superior or exploring the dozen outdoor options, the city offers a variety of experiences for skaters of all skill levels. Duluth’s winter wonderland atmosphere, paired with well-maintained rinks and warming facilities, makes it a perfect destination for embracing the cold season.

ice skating north shore

Ice skating on the North Shore of Minnesota combines small town ambience amd picturesque surroundings with the thrill of gliding across the ice. Whether you’re exploring groomed outdoor rinks in towns like Grand Marais or skating on the frozen surfaces of inland lakes, the experience is unforgettable. The stunning backdrop of snow-covered forests and the crisp winter air create the perfect setting.

Listed below are public North Shore skating rinks. Most rinks are open midweek afternoons and evenings, and all day weekends. They are free of charge or charge a nominal fee. Those with bathrooms tend to sell refreshments. It is best to bring your own skates, since rentals are far and few between.

Winter Activities

Have fun! Go sledding this winter!

Grab your sled (or pick one up at a general store or gas station).

The only ‘official’ sliding hill on the shore is at Sweetheart’s Bluff in Grand Marais. Located in the Grand Marais Rec Area, the hill is open to all, at-your-own-risk and can be reached by heading south off Highway 61, then taking a right and heading west along the plowed road to the parking area. Sometimes the park even has a firebox for s’mores!

mile 26.3 + 0.5 miles

Odegard Park

Pleasure skating, hockey, warming house & restrooms

13th Ave | Two Harbors

mile 26.6 + 0.1 miles

Lake County Arena

Indoor rec skating offered on Sundays for an hour; check the schedule for times

301 8th Ave | Two Harbors

218-834-8339

mile 54.0 + 0.9 miles

Rukavina Arena

Indoor rink: pleasure skating, hockey, warming house & restrooms
Fee charged; pass available.

129 Outer Dr | Silver Bay

218-226-4214

mile 82.1

Birch Grove Community Center

Outdoor rink with warming shack, open daily & lit from 5-10pm
A warming hut and bathroom are available for use at the rink. Need skates? There are many skates to choose from – please borrow and return to the shelves when done.

The township of Tofte appreciates any donation for use of the rink or skates – a donation box can be found inside the warming hut.