Lace up your skates, tighten your mittens, and prepare to channel your inner figure skater or professional hockey player this winter. Eau Claire's ice skating and hockey scene isn't just about frozen ponds and chilly noses — it's a winter wonderland where locals and visitors alike carve memories into the ice. From scenic outdoor rinks that shimmer under the stars to smooth indoor arenas perfect for perfecting your triple axel, this city’s got options as fresh as a winter snowfall. Ready to slip into something a little cooler? Let’s hit the ice! Keep scrolling to discover ice rinks for hockey and skating in Eau Claire.
Rink Operations Schedule:
- Rinks open daily from December 24, 2024 - March 2, 2025 (weather dependent)
- School's Out Open Skate from December 26-31, 2024, January 1, 20-22, & February 27-28, 2025 | 12 - 7 PM
- Pinehurst Park, Putnam Heights, Roosevelt, and Boyd Park
- Staffed Warming Shelters from January 2 - March 2, 2025 | Mon-Fri 4-7 PM, Sat-Sun 12 - 7 PM
- Pinehurst Park, Putnam Heights, Roosevelt, and Boyd Park
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Photo: Boyd Park
Outdoor Ice Rinks
Pinehurst Park
Pinehurst Park is Eau Claire's stellar winter destination and is the perfect place to spend a snow day in Eau Claire. The park features a general rink for ice skating, as well as a boarded hockey rink at the base of the sledding hill. With Gear Share's initiatives, Pinehurst Park offers rentals including hockey/sledding helmets, hockey sticks, and soft pucks, as well as snowshoes, sleds, crokicurl, broomball sets, and kubb kits. Plan a winter day in Eau Claire at Pinehurst Park, an all-in-one location for hockey, ice skating, snowshoeing, sledding, snowboarding, and more!
Boyd Park
Located close to downtown Eau Claire, Boyd Park is home to a general rink for winter festivities. Throughout the season, visitors can be seen playing a pickup game of hockey or practicing their ice skating skills. Boyd Park is located near the historic Banbury Place across the Eau Claire River. Click here to learn more about this winter hot spot in Eau Claire.
Putnam Heights Elementary School
The elementary schools in Eau Claire are hot spots for skating in Eau Claire and family-friendly outdoor time in the winter. Putnam Heights is a supervised location with a general rink, boarded hockey rink, a variety of board games, playing cards, arts & crafts, and other indoor fun. Click here to learn more about the rinks at Putnam Heights in Eau Claire.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Roosevelt Elementary School is another supervised ice rink in Eau Claire for family-friendly skating this winter. Roosevelt is home to a general rink and a boarded hockey rink, and it's the perfect spot to spend a winter afternoon if you're on the northwest side of town. Discover Roosevelt Elementary School here!
Sam Davey Elementary School
Sam Davey Elementary School is located on the north end of Eau Claire and is home to a general rink in the winter. The rink is available depending on weather and temperatures, so keep an eye out for weather notices when planning your skating trip to Sam Davey School!
Mitscher Park
Located on the southern side of Eau Claire, Mitscher Park turns into a winter wonderland during the snowy season. This park features a playground for children, as well as a weather-dependent general rink for skating and casual hockey games. Click here to learn more about Mitscher Park.
Wheaton Park
Experience the winter wonderland of Wheaton Park this season with fun for all ages! With an outdoor skating rink, snowshoe trails, sledding hills, and more recreational opportunities, Wheaton Park is a winter hot spot for families just outside of Eau Claire. Click here to learn more about ways to explore the Town of Wheaton this season!
Photo: Putnam Heights
Indoor Ice Rinks
Hobbs Municipal Ice Arena - Eau Claire
Eau Claire's Hobbs Municipal Ice Arena is a 93,000-square-foot facility including three indoor rinks for hockey and open skating. The arena offers skate rentals for all sizes, and the facility is available for open skating multiple days and times of the week.
Open Skate Opportunities at Hobbs Municipal Ice Arena
- Mon-Fri from 10 AM - 12 PM
- Wed & Sun evenings from 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Altoona Hobbs Sports Center
The Hobbs Sports Center in Altoona is home to one ice rink that is often utilized by youth hockey events. Follow along on Altoona Hobbs Sports Center's Facebook page to learn more about events at the facility.