# Central Park Ice Skating Trail: 810-Foot Refrigerated Ice Loop (Maple Grove) > Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 20 – Mar 7 · 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM - Where: Maple Grove Central Park Phenow Pavilion, 12000 Central Park Way, Maple Grove, MN 55369 - Ages: All ages; free admission; skate aids available for young beginners; stroller-accessible pavilion and fire pit perimeter - Price: Free admission; $7 skate rental (toddler through adult sizes); free on-site parking - Organizer: Maple Grove Parks and Recreation - Official page: https://www.maplegrovemn.gov/events - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/minneapolis/activities/central-park-ice-skating-trail-810-foot-refrigerated-ice-loop-maple-gr--listing-fc1a3b2462f5f94c0eaab1db ## About Maple Grove Central Park is home to Minnesota's first refrigerated ice skating trail, an 810-foot long, 20-foot wide loop that meanders gracefully through picturesque landscaped park gardens. Because the trail is cooled by an underground refrigeration system, skaters enjoy smooth, glass-like ice from late November well into March, even during unseasonable winter thaws. The trail is illuminated by glowing LED overhead lamps and surrounded by crackling outdoor gas fire pits where families can rest and warm their hands. 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