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!
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.
Groomed trails await cross-country skiers and trail goers in the following park locations: Gooseberry, Homestead, River Oaks Point, M.B. Johnson, and Viking Ship Park (lighted trail). Grooming Status: March 10, 2022- The trails between Bergquist Cabin (1008 7th St N) and 12th Ave S have been groomed.
Dates: December 11-February 27 (weather permitting).
Rental Equipment will be available at the Hjemkomst Center for use around Viking Ship Park. Not open on holidays. Days and times include:
12:00-4:30 pm To view rental fees, click here. 03/01/2022 - Hansmann, Ridgewood and Village Green warming houses will now be open through March 4.
Lace up your skates and join the fun at our outdoor ice skating rinks this winter! Seven of these facilities include a lighted general skating rink, hockey rink, and a heated shelter for changing skates and warming up. Locations with warming houses and lights: Hansmann Park; Lamb Park; Morningside Park; Ridgewood Park; Riverview Estates Park; South Park; and Village Green Park Additional Rinks: Alm Park (Lighted General Rink); Voll Park (General Rink); Trails at Stonemill Park ( Lighted General and Hockey Rink). Rink and Warming House hours include:
Cross-Country Ski and Snowshoe Information
Tuesday and Thursday
4:00-8:00 pm
Saturday
10:00 am-4:30 pm
Sunday
Outdoor Skating Rinks
*Warming houses closed: December 24, 25; January 1
Monday-Friday
4:00-8:00 pm
Saturday-Sunday
1:00-8:00 pm
Holiday Hours (Dec 26-31)
1:00-8:00 pm
Holiday Hours (Jan 17; Feb 21)
1:00-8:00 pm
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, Woodlawn Park, Frostival Slide at Viking Ship Park- January 29-February. |
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Open Skate and Open Gym |
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Open Skate InformationDates: Sundays, October 3-February 27. Closed: January 2 Fees:
*Dates subject to change or cancellation due to tournaments and special events. For the weekly Open Skate schedule, call the Moorhead Sports Center hotline at 218.299.5353.
Open Gym Information
Improve your basketball or volleyball skills with open courts and nets. Designated times for youth (15 and under); and adults (16 and over). Basketballs and volleyball will be available.This is a fee free program, no cost to participate!
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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
The featured 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 maybe some mittens) and join us in making cold, cool.
For a full list of Frostival events in Moorhead, view the Frostival Page
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