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3 Best Seasonal Ice Rinks in Minnesota 2026 List

By the Ice Skating Near You Editorial Team 4 min read

We list 3 seasonal ice rinks in Minnesota, and all 3 are here, ranked by Google rating with review volume taken into account, so a rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a handful of perfect scores.

Every entry shows the hours, address, phone number and website from the rink's own Google listing as of October 8, 2026.

Want to compare them with the rest? See all 189 ice rinks in Minnesota, ranked the same way with filters and a map.

The list at a glance

  1. Eagan Civic Arena Eagan · 4.4
  2. Parade Ice Garden Minneapolis · 4.4
  3. Gilmore Seasonal Ice Rink Winona

The 3 best seasonal ice rinks in Minnesota

  1. Eagan Civic Arena

    4.4 329 reviews Eagan, MN

    3870 Pilot Knob Rd, Eagan, MN, 55122

    +1 651-675-5590 Visit website Photos (144)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Eagan Civic Arena in Eagan takes the top spot, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 329 reviews.

    Eagan Civic Arena is a seasonal ice rink at 3870 Pilot Knob Rd in Eagan. Google reviewers give it 4.4 out of 5 across 329 reviews. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "City recreational facility featuring a seasonal ice rink & an indoor turf field, plus a pro shop."

    No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.

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  2. Parade Ice Garden

    4.4 264 reviews Minneapolis, MN

    600 Kenwood Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, 55403

    +1 612-370-4904 Visit website Photos (232)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 7AM-10PM

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Parade Ice Garden in Minneapolis is next up, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 264 reviews.

    Parade Ice Garden is a seasonal ice rink at 600 Kenwood Pkwy in Minneapolis. Google reviewers give it 4.4 out of 5 across 264 reviews. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Ice skating arena with 3 rinks & a concessions area, plus seasonal indoor soccer & lacrosse."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorSeasonalAccessible

  3. Gilmore Seasonal Ice Rink

    No rating yet Winona, MN

    157 Jay Bee Dr, Winona, MN, 55987

    Phone not listed Visit website Photos (1)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Gilmore Seasonal Ice Rink in Winona rounds out this stretch of the list. It has no Google rating yet.

    Gilmore Seasonal Ice Rink is a seasonal ice rink at 157 Jay Bee Dr in Winona. It has no Google rating on file yet. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.

    SeasonalAccessible

How we ranked them

Each rink's position comes from its Google rating, weighted by how many reviews sit behind it. A 4.7 from several hundred skaters is a steadier signal than a 5.0 from three, so it ranks higher. Rinks with no rating at all come last.

A rink appears here when its own Google listing says it offers this, so the list is a starting point rather than the full picture. A rink that offers it without saying so will not show up. Nobody pays to be listed or ranked.

Before you go

Rinks share their ice between public skating, hockey, figure skating and lessons, so a rink can be open all day with only a few hours of public skate. Check the session calendar on the rink's website or call ahead, especially on holidays and school breaks.

New to the ice? Read how to ice skate for the first time, what to wear and how skates should fit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best place for seasonal ice rinks in Minnesota?

Eagan Civic Arena in Eagan ranks first, with a 4.4 Google rating from 329 reviews.

How many seasonal ice rinks are there in Minnesota?

We list 3 in 3 cities across Minnesota. This post covers the top 3; the full list is on our Minnesota page.

Which of these are open on Sundays?

1 of the 3 list Sunday hours on Google: Parade Ice Garden. Public session times inside those hours vary, so check each rink's schedule.

How did you rank these?

By Google rating weighted by review volume, as of October 8, 2026. A rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a few perfect scores. No rink pays to be listed or ranked.

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