Lace Up The Skates

ICE RINKS

Skating seems almost effortless with a smooth sheet of ice beneath your feet. Whether you enjoy the energy and thrill of hockey or the carefree joy of simply spinning, and skating, you’ll enjoy laughter and fun with friends at these area rinks.

INDOOR
Bob Suter’s Legacy20, 2616 Pleasant View Rd Middleton, WI
Hartmeyer Ice Arena, 1834 Commercial Ave Madison, WI
Madison Ice Arena, 725 Forward Dr Madison, WI
Mandt Community Center, 400 Mandt Pkwy Stoughton, WI
McFarland Community Ice Arena, 4812 Marsh Rd McFarland, WI
Oregon Ice Arena, 100 N Perry Pkwy Oregon, WI
Sub Zero Ice Center, UW Campus, 1976 Observatory Dr Madison, WI
Sun Prairie Ice Arena, 838 Grove St Sun Prairie, WI
The Ice Pond at Waunakee, 1110 Prairie View Dr Waunakee, WI
Verona Ice Arena, 451 E Verona Ave Verona, WI

OUTDOOR
Elver Park, 1250 McKenna Blvd Madison, WI
Goodman Park, 37 Van Deusen St Madison, WI
Heritage Heights Park, 701 Meadowlark Dr Madison WI
Hillington Green Park, 435 Hillington Way Madison, WI
Nakoma Park, 3801 Cherokee Dr Madison, WI
Olbrich Park, 201 Garrison St Madison, WI
Sunset Park, 300 E. Sunset Ct Madison, WI
Tenney Park, 402 N. Thornton Ave Madison, WI
Vilas Park, 1602 Vilas Park Dr Madison, WI
Warner Park, 2930 N. Sherman Ave Madison, WI
Westmorland Park 4114 Tokay Blvd Madison WI
Wexford Park, 1201 N. Westfield Rd Madison, WI
Lake Ridge Bank River Rink, 6320 Inland Way Monona, WI
The Ice Rink, 1001 Wisconsin Pl Madison, WI


Day Trip to the Ski Hill

Racing down the slopes and carving your way through fresh snow is a winter rush. Downhill skiing offers the adrenaline of speed, breathtaking views, and a sense of freedom that's hard to beat. You can also experience the excitement of snowboarding and tubing at many of these hills within a day trip of Madison.

Alpine Valley Resort, W2501 Co. Rd. D, Elkhorn, WI 53121

Blackhawk Ski Club, 10118 Blackhawk Rd., Middleton, WI 53562 

Cascade Mountain, W10441 Cascade Mountain Road, Portage, WI 53901

Christmas Mountain, Christmas Mountain Dr., Wisconsin Dells, WI 53965

Crystal Ridge, 7011 S Ballpark Dr., Franklin, WI 53132 

Devils Head Resort, S6330 Bluff Rd., Merrimac, WI 53561

Grand Geneva Resort and Spa, 7036 Grand Geneva Way, Lake Geneva, WI 

Fox Hill Ski Area, 4158 Sleeping Dragon Rd., West Bend, WI 53095 

Little Switzerland Ski Area, 105 Cedar Creek Rd., Slinger, WI 53086 

Mt. La Crosse Ski Area, W5549 Old Town Hall Rd., La Crosse, WI 54601 

Nordic Mountain, W5806 County Rd. W, Wild Rose, WI 54984  

Sunburst Ski Area, 8335 Prospect Dr., Kewaskum, WI 53040 

Tyrol Basin,3487 Bohn Rd., Mt. Horeb, WI 53572 

Whitetail Ridge Ski Area, 8061 W. J St, Sparta, WI 54656

Wilmot Mountain, 11931 Fox River Rd., Wilmot, WI 53192 


Sled the Neighborhood Hills

Sledding down the neighborhood hill is pure winter joy - just grab a sled, take a running start, and suddenly you’re flying like a kid again. The cold air stings your cheeks, you’re laughing before you even hit the bottom, and of course you have to immediately drag the sled back up for “one more” run. It’s simple, silly, and somehow the best part of snowy days. Find the best sledding hills near you!

MADISON HILLS
Aldo Leopold Park - 2906 Traceway Dr.
Arbor Hills Park - 109 Pelham Rd.
Berkley Park -1730 Browning Rd.
Elver Park - 1250 McKenna Blvd.
Garner Park - 333 S. Rosa Rd.
Heistand Park - 4302 Milwaukee St.
Olbrich Park, -3527 Atwood Ave. 
Orlando Bell Park - 2274 S. Thompson Dr.
Warner Park - 2930 N. Sherman Ave.

DANE COUNTY HILLS
CamRock County Park - Cambridge/68 Hwy B
Indian Lake County Park - Cross Plains/8183 Hwy 19
Lakeview Hill County Park - Madison/1202 Northport Dr.
McCarty Youth & Conservation Park - Cottage Grove/4841 Hwy TT

SUBURBAN PARKS
Chicory Meadow Park - Fitchburg/5772 Auburn Dr.
Gasner Memorial Park - Oregon/800 Scott St.
Grundahl Park - Mt. Horeb/600 S Blue Mound St.
Huegel Jamestown Park - Fitchburg/5810 Williamsburg Way
Tollefson Park - Verona/Gatsy Glen Dr.


Get In Step! Dance Club Tips for Parents

In this episode of Join The Club, we talk with Miss Shannon, owner of Premier Dance Academy in Madison.  Shannon is also a past President of Dance Masters of Wisconsin, and has been dancing since the age of 3.

Premier Dance
https://www.premierdance.com/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049046928921#
https://www.instagram.com/danceatpremier/#


Deep Dive! Swim Club Tips for Parents

In this episode of Join The Club, Petra talks with Swim Coach Derek Scheer from Badger Aquatic Club.

Badger Aquatic Club:

 https://www.badgeraquatics.com/page/home

https://www.facebook.com/Badgeraquatics

https://x.com/swimbac

https://www.instagram.com/badger_aquatics/


Perfect Landing! Gymnastics Club Tips for Parents

In this episode of Join The Club, Petra talks with coach Sarah Staley from Badger Gymnastics, and we learn what it takes to be a great gymnast.

Badger Gymnastics

https://www.badgergymnastics.com/
https://www.facebook.com/badgergymnastics


Ice Breaker! Hockey Club Tips for Parents

In this episode of Join The Club, Petra talks with Jess Nash, Executive Director of Rush Wisconsin Soccer Club, and Roy Patton, the Director of Coaching at Rush Wisconsin.

Rush Wisconsin 

https://rushwisconsin.com/


Time Out! Basketball Club Tips for Parents

In this episode of Join The Club, Petra sits down with Coach Edward Singleton, Program Director, Owner, and Head Coach at Wisconsin Dynasty Basketball.

Wisconsin Dynasty

https://www.wisconsindynasty.com/
https://x.com/WiDynasty
http://www.youtube.com/@widynasty7380
https://www.instagram.com/widynasty/#
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066695283498


Ice Breaker! Hockey Club Tips for Parents

In this episode of Join The Club, we're talking with Jed White about the West Madison Polar Caps and other Madison Area Youth Hockey programs.  Jed grew up around Hockey, with his Dad coaching him at the youth level, and now he coaches his kids.

West Madison Polar Caps Youth Hockey

https://www.westmadisonpolarcaps.org/
https://www.facebook.com/wmpolarcaps/
https://www.instagram.com/wmpolarcaps/#


Mat Chat! Wrestling Club Tips for Parents

In this edition of Join The Club, we're talking to Nick Cleary about Madison area Wrestling club opportunities.  Nick has been coaching wrestling for nearly 20 years.  He's also active as a softball player, swimmer, and triathlete.

Askren Wrestling Academy

https://awawisconsin.com/
https://www.facebook.com/awawisconsin
https://www.instagram.com/awawisconsin/