# Hyland Hills Ski Area: Children's Snow Sports & Beginner Terrain (Bloomington) > Event for families in the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington area (MN / WI). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 20 – Mar 21 · 9:30 AM – 9:00 PM - Where: Hyland Hills Ski Area Chalet, 8800 Chalet Rd, Bloomington, MN 55438 - Ages: Ages 3+ for youth ski lessons; beginner carpet surface lift; spacious indoor chalet with fireplace for spectators - Price: $28–$34 youth lift ticket; $34–$40 adult lift ticket; beginner area lift ticket $18; complete equipment rental packages available - Organizer: Three Rivers Park District - Official page: https://www.threeriversparks.org/location/hyland-hills-ski-area - 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/hyland-hills-ski-area-children-s-snow-sports-and-beginner-terrain-bloo--listing-a2bf7da3a2a7d85fc21721cb ## About Nestled within the rolling hills of Hyland Lake Park Reserve in Bloomington, Hyland Hills is celebrated nationwide as one of the best urban beginner ski and snowboard hills in the United States. Its gentle beginner slopes, carpet lift, and renowned Ski & Snowboard School make it the top choice for Twin Cities families introducing children to winter downhill sports. With powerful snowmaking capabilities covering 100% of the hill, Hyland Hills guarantees deep snow conditions all winter long. 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