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2022-23 Season
Golden Valley rinks are expected to open Dec 22, 10 am, if the weather cooperates.
Join the City of Golden Valley at the 2022-23 Skating Rink Season Kick-Off Dec 22, 10–11 am, at Lions Park (weather permitting). Attendees will enjoy treats and a morning of ice skating.
Regular Hours
| Mon-Fri | 4-9 pm |
| Sat | 10 am–9 pm |
| Sun (Wesley, Scheid, Lions) | 1–9 pm |
| Sun (Hampshire, Medley, Gearty) | 10 am–6 pm |
Special Hours
| Sun–Thur, Dec 26–30 | 10 am–9 pm |
| Fri, Dec 31 | New Year's Eve | 10 am–4 pm |
| Sat & Sun, Jan 1 & 2 | 10 am–9 pm |
| Mon, Jan 17 | MLK Day | 10 am–9 pm |
| Sun, Feb 13 | Super Bowl | 10 am–4 pm |
| Mon, Feb 21 | Presidents' Day | 10 am–9 pm |
Locations & Amenities
| Park | Location | Hockey Rink | Warming House | General Skating Rink |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gearty | 3101 Regent Ave N | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hampshire | 1601 Louisiana | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lions | 151 Louisiana Ave N | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medley | 2331 Ensign Ave N | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Scheid | 1856 Toledo Ave N | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wesley | 8305 Wesley | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| North Tyrol | 900 Westwood Dr S | No | No | Yes |
| South Tyrol | 1510 Kaltern Ln | No | No | Yes |
| Yosemite | 351 Yosemite Ave N | No | No | Yes |
| Stockman | 3300 Major Ave N | No | No | Yes |
Locations
View all skating rink schedules on one calendar or a map of all skating rink locations (PDF).
Conditions for Skating Rinks Open for the Season
Golden Valley crews try to get ice conditions ready by mid-December so skating can begin before the school's winter break. Even in Minnesota, however, conditions are not always ideal for building and maintaining outdoor ice rinks. Temperatures need to remain around zero to negative 10 degrees Fahrenheit for a week or so to produce enough ice to skate on. Ideally, the crew needs three or four inches of frozen ground to start making ice. The goal is to establish a six-inch base, which will help rinks survive most warm snaps without closing down.
Maintenance
Rinks are cleaned and resurfaced Monday through Friday and cleaned on Saturday mornings, depending on weather conditions.
If you have concerns or questions about ice conditions or rink maintenance, call Park Maintenance at 763-593-8045.
Stay Informed
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