Bundle up—snow pants, boots, hats, and gloves are a must—because it’s time to embrace winter in all its frosty glory! There’s no better place to dive into the season than Pinehurst Park, Eau Claire’s ultimate winter playground. Nestled on the city’s north side, this all-in-one wonderland is packed with everything you need for an unforgettable day in the snow. Whether you’re racing down the hills, gliding across the ice, or simply soaking in the crisp Wisconsin air with your favorite people, Pinehurst makes winter adventures effortless. Here’s everything you need to know before you hit the snow at Pinehurst Park– Eau Claire's one-stop park for winter recreation!
Pinehurst Park Hours
Pinehurst Park is open to any and all visitors from 6 a.m.- 11 p.m. daily. Their Warming Hut, which offers rentals for a variety of winter recreation equipment through Wintermission's Gear Share, is typically open between 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
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WINTER RECREATION ACTIVITIES
- Cross Country Skiing - Take on 60 acres of groomed and lit trails throughout Pinehurst Park
- Fat Tire Biking - Get your adrenaline rush and rip through the groomed, snowy trails with your fat tire bike
- Snowshoeing - Hike through the woods with your snowshoes and take in the most beautiful winter sights
- Sledding - Race down the mother of all sledding hills on Pinehurst Hill
- Ice Skating & Hockey - Chase adventure by gliding down their ice rink, or go head-to-head with your buds for a game of ice hockey
- Snowboarding - Shred some serious snow with your snowboard on the jumps and rails Pinehurst Park is equipped with
- Winter Kubb - Play the game that made us the Kubb Capital of North America
- Crokicurl - This game originated in Canada and it's essentially "curling" with a little bit of a twist!
GEAR RENTALS AT PINEHURST PARK
No gear? No problem! Pinehurst Park offers equipment through Eau Claire's Gear Share program, making it easy for everyone to jump into the winter fun. With these free gear rental options right at Pinehurst Park, you can take the trails, hills, and ice rinks any time at no cost. Gear available includes:
- Hockey/Sledding Helmets
- Sleds
- Snowshoes
- Broomball Sets
- Kubb
- Soft Pucks
- Hockey Sticks
Pinehurst Park is Eau Claire's Winter Gem! Don't believe us?
Check out Discover Wisconsin's video exploring winter in Eau Claire. Fast forward to 53 seconds to catch the Pinehurst Park highlight!
The Community That Makes It Happen
In addition to all of the fun activities, Pinehurst Park creates a beautiful sense of community. The park is run by a non-profit organization, OutdoorMore, Inc, made up completely of volunteers. They are a passionate group that wants to provide quality outdoor recreation opportunities to the Chippewa Valley. They strive to make Pinehurst Park an inviting place where people can try new sports and activities. This project is a total community effort, and they truly appreciate all the support they have received since being established in 2013.