Winter Recreation Activities
Enjoy winter with this comprehensive list of winter fun in Moorhead!
Opportunities include ski and snowshoe rentals, outdoor and indoor skating, sledding hills, events and more!
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February 2025: Thank you all for a great winter season! We look forward to next year's winter recreation activities.
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Warming houses and activities will close if the temperature is -10 degrees or below, the wind chill is -30 degrees or below, or the ice is deemed unsafe/unskatable.
Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Information |
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Groomed trails await cross-country skiers and trail goers in the following park locations: Gooseberry, Homestead, Horn Park, Woodlawn, River Oaks Point, M.B. Johnson, and Viking Ship Park (illuminated trail).
M.B. Johnson Trails-3 miles: 2/11/25 Homestead Trail- 1 mile: 2/10/25 Vikings Ship Trail- 4 miles: 2/10/25 Woodlawn Trail- 1 mile: 2/10/25 Gooseberry Trails- 3 miles: 2/10/25 Horn Park Trail- 1 mile: Rolled 2/11/25
River Oaks Trail- 2.5 miles: 2/11/25
2024-25 Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoe Rentals:
2/27/25 UPDATE: Closed for the Season.
Rental equipment will be available at the Hjemkomst Center for use around Viking Ship Park (Cash and Check payments only).
Days and times (weather-permitting): Saturdays: 10 am-4:30 pm
To view rental fees, click here.
Winter Trail Etiquette
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Outdoor Skating Rinks |
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2/24/2025 UPDATE: Due to the warmer weather, the outdoor rinks are closed for the season.
All warming houses and rinks are open during regular scheduled hours. Locations with warming houses and lights: Hansmann Park; Lamb Park; Morningside Park; Ridgewood Park; Riverview Estates Park; Village Green Park; and South Park.
Additional Rinks: Alm Park (Lighted General Rink); Voll Park (General Rink); Trails at Stonemill Park (Lighted General and Hockey Rink).
2024-2025 Rink and Warming House hours include:
2/24/2025 UPDATE: Due to the warmer weather, the outdoor rinks are closed for the season.
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Sledding Hills |
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Looking for somewhere to sled in Moorhead? We have a few parks with kid-friendly hills that, once covered in snow, will be ready for fun!
Locations: Horn Park, Riverview Estates Park, Viking Ship Park (hill is built for Frostival events), Woodlawn Park, and Village Green Sixth Park. |
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Open Skate and Open Gym |
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Open Skate Information - (2024/2025 Fall/Winter)Dates: Sundays Contact: Moorhead Youth Hockey Association at 218.284.2287. Fees: Individual Skater: $5.00
*Dates subject to change or cancellation due to tournaments and special events.* For more information, view our interactive brochure here or contact the Sports Center.
Open Gym InformationBASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL OPEN GYM Get active this winter at youth open gym! Regular and junior basketballs and volleyball equipment will be available. These days are free and open to the public!
Dates & Times: Oct. 5– Mar. 29| Saturdays from 10 am-3pm | FREE Ages: 17 and under Located at Ellen Hopkins Elementary * No Youth Open Gym Nov. 30, Dec. 21 and 28, and Jan. 4 *
ADULT PICKLEBALL OPEN GYM (18+) Get active and compete against friends and others at adult open pickleball! This program is for all adults of all skill levels, 18+. Equipment is available for use, games will be played to 7, to allow for players to rotate in and out.
Dates: Oct. 8-Apr. 8 Days & Times: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30-9 pm | Saturdays 9 am-12 pm Located at the Community Life Center|$5/Day or $40 Punch Card *No open gym Oct. 24 and 31, Nov. 5 and 28, Dec. 24, 26 and 31, and Jan. 2 |
Special Events |
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Moorhead Parks and Recreation offers year-round events for all ages to enjoy and the winter is no exception! For a full list, view the Special Events Page.
Fargo-Moorhead's premier winter event is Frostival! Frostival is all about celebrating the "cool" of winter with outdoor events and family-friendly activities across Fargo, West Fargo and Moorhead. Grab your friends, bring your spirit of adventure (and some mittens) and join us in making cold "cool."
For a full list of Frostival events in Moorhead, visit our Frostival page.
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