Skating Rinks in Minnesota
14 rinks across 13 cities
Minnesota's skating scene spans 14 rinks across 13 cities in our directory, with options for both roller skating and ice skating throughout the state. Princeton leads with two locations, while cities like Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Minneapolis, and Mountain Iron each contribute a rink to the mix. You'll also find listings in smaller communities such as Goodhue, Granger, and Mentor, reflecting how skating culture reaches well beyond the Twin Cities metro into rural and Iron Range towns. The most-reviewed rink in our directory is Skatin Place Family Fun Center in Saint Cloud, which holds a 4.6-star average across 743 reviews — a useful starting point if you're new to skating rinks in Minnesota and want a well-established venue.
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Skateville
Burnsville, Minnesota
Cheap Skate Roller Center
Coon Rapids, Minnesota
Belle Creek Store
Goodhue, Minnesota
Harmony Roller Rink
Granger, Minnesota
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Maple Lake Pavilion
Mentor, Minnesota
Rollerdome
Minneapolis, Minnesota
South Grove Skating Rink
Mountain Iron, Minnesota
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Thunder Blades Roller Rink
Princeton, Minnesota
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Thunder Blades Roller Rink
Princeton, Minnesota
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Skatin Place Family Fun Center
Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Roller Garden
Saint Louis Park, Minnesota
Wooddale Fun Zone
Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Skatin\' Place
St Cloud, Minnesota
Gardens Rink - Ice and Roller Skating Rinks in Warroad MN
Warroad, Minnesota
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Skating runs deep in Minnesota for reasons tied directly to the climate and the state's geography. Long, cold winters across the state mean lakes, ponds, and backyard rinks freeze solid for months, and outdoor neighborhood ice rinks have been a Twin Cities parks tradition for generations. Hockey is woven into Minnesota's cultural identity at every level, from youth leagues in small towns on the Iron Range to packed high school tournaments in the metro. Figure skating and recreational ice skating also have a long history here, supported by community arenas in cities like Minneapolis, Saint Paul, Duluth, Rochester, and Bloomington. Roller skating holds its ground year-round through indoor family centers that serve as social hubs once the outdoor ice melts and the warmer months arrive.
Most skating rinks in Minnesota open for public sessions on Friday evenings, Saturday afternoons and evenings, and Sunday afternoons, with weekday hours often reserved for lessons, leagues, or private rentals. Expect public skate admission in the $7–$12 range at roller rinks, with skate rental typically $3–$5 extra; municipal ice arenas tend to charge $4–$8 for open skate. Family-friendly extras are common — arcade games, snack bars, birthday party rooms, and themed nights like glow skate or family discount Sundays. Group lessons through Learn to Skate USA are offered at many ice arenas, and several roller rinks run beginner classes on weekend mornings before public sessions begin.
To find what fits your plans, scroll down to browse the full list of skating rinks in Minnesota, or use the search to filter by city such as Princeton, Burnsville, or Minneapolis. Click any rink for its address, hours, public skate schedule, and visitor reviews. Because session times shift seasonally — especially at outdoor ice rinks that depend on weather — and because holiday hours, hockey tournaments, and private rentals can close a rink to the public on short notice, it's worth checking the rink's official website or calling ahead before driving out.