• Adult Open Hockey
• Hockey games
• Ice Skating Lessons - adult
• Ice Skating Lessons - tots
• Ice Skating Lessons - youth
• Outdoor skate park
• Public Open Indoor Skating
• Summer Rink Rat Hockey

Adult Open Hockey
Ages 16 and older
Open hockey is available at The Rec Center's indoor ice arena. The schedule is subject to change; call (952) 924-2567 to confirm dates and times.

Tuesdays, March 4 to May 20, Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Thursdays, March 6 to May 22, Noon to 1:30 p.m.

The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
$5 per person
$4 skate sharpening
$45 for 10-pass punch card

Hockey games - The Rec Center
3700 Monterey Drive
The Rec Center is home rink for these school hockey teams. During the season, call for game times.

• (952) 928-6059 - St. Louis Park High School Athletic Hotline
• (952) 927-4176 - Benilde-St. Margaret's School

Adult Ice Skating Lessons
Ages 16 and older
Sessions are designed for the recreational skater, and the participant/instructor ratio is 10:1. At the first class, ability levels will be reviewed, and students may be moved to another level. At the end of the session, participants are tested and awarded patches for achievement. (It is not unusual for a student to remain in the same level for a few sessions before mastering the skills to move to the next level.) Fee includes skate rental.

Winter Session

$75 per person (resident) / $81 (non-resident)

Spring Session

Beginner has little or no skating experience or can skate backward and do backward crossovers.
Advanced has mastered backward skating and backward crossovers and is ready to learn turns up, spins and jumps.

Summer: Lessons are not offered in the summer; the next session will resume in early October.

The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
$66 per person (resident) / $72 (non-resident)
Registration remains open until filled or the first class begins

Tots Ice Skating Lessons
Ages 4 to 6
Sessions are designed for the recreational skater, and the class ratio is one instructor to 10 participants. The Ice Skating Institute sanctions all instructors. At the first class, ability levels are reviewed, and students may be moved to another level. At the last session, participants are tested, and patches are awarded for each level of achievement. (It is not unusual for a student to remain in the same level for a few sessions before mastering the skills to move to the next level.) Fee includes skate rental.

$75 per child (resident) / $81 (non-resident)


Spring Session

Beginner has little or no skating experience and can walk but not glide.
Advanced can skate, glide and is able to skate backward for a short distance.

Summer: Lessons are not offered in the summer; the next session will resume in early October.

The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
$66 per child (resident) / $72 (non-resident)
Resident priority through Nov. 23
Non-resident can register beginning Nov. 24
Registration remains open until filled or the first class begins

Youth Ice Skating Lessons
Ages 7 to 15
Sessions are designed for the recreational skater, and the skater/instructor ratio is 10:1. At the first class, ability levels will be reviewed, and students may be moved to another level. At the end of the session, participants are tested and awarded patches for each level of achievement. (It is not unusual for a student to remain in the same level for a few sessions before mastering the necessary skills to move to the next level). Fee includes skate rental.

Beginner has little or no skating experience and can walk but not glide.
Pre-Alpha can skate and glide forward and backward for a short distance. Also for beginning skaters ages 7 to 15.
Alpha can profficiently skate and glide forward and backword, and do forward crossovers and snow plow stops.
Beta, Gamma, Delta and Freestyleare levels more advanced than Alpha
Advanced has mastered backward skating and backward crossovers. Ready to learn turns through spins and jumps (Gamma, Delta, Freestyle 1 to 10)

Summer: Lessons are not offered in the summer; the next session will resume in early October.

The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
$66 per child (resident) / $72 (non-resident)
Resident Priority through Nov. 23
Non-resident can register beginning Nov. 24
Registration remains open until filled or the first class begins

Outdoor skate park -- Rec Center
Our Tier 1 skateboard park features two platforms with four-foot high ramps on each end of the paved skating surface as well as grinding rails and a grinding box. Public restrooms, phones and vending machines are located next to the Skate Park inside The Rec Center.  Any scheduled classes or programs which could limit open skating will be posted at the Skate Park. For information about renting the Skate Park, call (952) 924-2540. 

• The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
• 9 a.m. to dusk; spring, summer and fall
• Free admission
• View Skate Park Photo

Public Open Indoor Skating
All ages
Visit The Rec Center’s indoor ice arena during open skating sessions. No registration is required. Please note the skating schedule exceptions or call (952) 924-2567 to confirm dates and times

Spring Session (March 3 to May 23)
Monday, Wednesdays & Fridays .............. Noon to 1:30 p.m.

Summer Session (June 7 to July 27)
Fridays .................................................... 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturdays.................................................... 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Sundays.................................................... 12:45 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

No open skating in August

Fees:
Youth & senior admission..............................$3.50
Adult admission...............................................$4
10-pass youth or senior punch card................$30
10-pass adult punch card...............................$35
Figure skate rental..........................................$2
Skate sharpening............................................$4

• 3700 Monterey Drive
• (952) 924-2540

Summer Rink Rat Hockey
Ages 7 - 10 (by start of program)
Play open hockey indoors at The Rec Center and then enjoy a late-afternoon splash. A hockey supervisor will organize the pick-up hockey games. An Aquatic Park pass will be distributed at the end of each hockey session to those who would like to swim. All participants must provide their own hockey equipment and swim gear. A hockey locker room will be available to store equipment while participants swim.

• Wednesdays, June 18 to July 16
• Ages 7 to 8, 1:45 to 2:45 p.m. Click Here to register for Activity # 4038
• Ages 9 to 10, 2:45 to 3:45 p.m. Click here to register for Activity # 4039
  
• The Rec Center, 3700 Monterey Drive
• $48 per person (resident) / $52 (non- resident)
• Registration deadline: June 6

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