Winter Park Use
Please note: Commons Park will be closed for park improvements during the 2025-2026 winter season. There will be no warming house, skate rentals or access to the sledding hill during this time. More details about the updates are hosted on the Commons Park webpage.
Winter Park Amenities
Ice Skating
The City of Fridley maintains general skating rinks and hockey rinks in Fridley! Please note, we need ten consecutive days freezing temperatures to create safe and usable ice. Warm weather, freezing rain, and even snow can slow the process down, but we do our best to get the rinks ready as soon as possible.
General Rinks
General skating rinks are general use, smaller in size, and don't have hockey rink boards.
Hockey Rinks
Hockey rinks are regulation size and include hockey rink boards.
Cross Country Skiing and Multi-Use Trails
Enjoy groomed trails in our parks! Trails are groomed to include a three-foot section for cross country skiing and a three-foot section for multi-use.
The multi-use trails can be used for a variety of activities including walking, fat tire biking and snowshoeing. Trails are located at:
- Moore Lake Park
- Flanery Park
- Meadowlands Park
- Riverview Heights Park
Please note: We do our best to groom the trails weekly depending on snow depths and conditions.
Sledding Hill - Closed Winter 2026
Due to ongoing construction, all areas of Commons Park will remain closed throughout the 2025-26 winter season. There will be no warming house, skate rentals or access to the sledding hill during this time. The site still has active construction zones and stored equipment, making conditions unsafe for public use. Additional details about Commons Park improvements are hosted on the Commons Park webpage. The sledding hill will be open the following 2026-27 winter season. In the interim, there are also several great sledding hills in nearby communities like Coon Rapids, Columbia Heights and Minneapolis.
Lantern Light Hikes at Springbrook Nature Center
Bundle up and hike/snowshoe at Springbrook Nature Center in the evening, using the glowing lanterns to guide your way. Select Fridays through March, $5 per person. Registration is required.
Skates and Snow Fun All Ages Event
Friday, January 23 | 1-3 p.m. | Hayes Elementary Skating Rink | FREE
Bundle up and join us for a fun afternoon of all ages winter fun for the whole family! Try out ice skating, build a snowman, glide across the ice on a kicksled, and dig for treasures in our snow pile. After your winter adventure, warm up by the fire and toast a marshmallow to enjoy a s’more!
Skating instruction is provided by Minneapolis Titans Learn to Skate Program. Learn to Skate focuses on learning and strengthening skating skills – whether you are familiar with the ice or have never put a pair of skates on before. Their approach is centered around community building and having fun!
Kicksleds will be available to try, and the Hayes Warming House will be open to get your skates on. Skates are available in youth sizes only – adults, please bring your own if you would like to skate.
Free! No registration required.
Winter Gear Rental
Snowshoes & Kicksleds at Springbrook
Winter Rentals at Springbrook Nature Center
Springbrook Nature Center has snowshoes and kicksleds for rent to use within the Nature Center.
Learn more about rental prices and hours.
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