Chill Adventures: Your Guide to Ice Skating in North Dakota

Outdoor Ice Skating

There’s something truly special about gliding across a frozen rink under the open sky. With crisp winter air and snow-dusted trees, outdoor skating here is more than just a pastime—it’s a seasonal tradition. From the charming neighborhood rinks complete with warming houses and twinkling lights, to scenic parks, visitors can enjoy both hockey and pleasure skating in a picturesque winter settings. Whether you're a seasoned skater or just learning, the joy of skating outdoors is an unforgettable way to embrace the season. Bring your own or rent skates, bundle up, and experience the simple, timeless fun of outdoor ice skating. Check out just of few of the North Dakota's outdoor rinks worth lacing up for:

Bismarck and Mandan

• Jaycee Centennial Park, this Bismarck park offers a well-maintained ice skating pond, a clean and warm warming house.
• The Mandan Parks & Recreation department operates outdoor rinks for public use at: Legion Park, KC Park and Borden Harbor Park. 

Fargo and West Fargo

• Broadway Square, located in downtown Fargo, this rink offers a festive urban skating experience with twinkling lights, music and events, as well as nearby shops and restaurants.
• The Lights Ice Rink, located in West Fargo is a seasonal rink that is part of a mixed-use plaza and features music, lights, and events along with concessions.
• The Fargo Parks District maintains numerous outdoor rinks that are free to the public, including: Westgate Park, Washington Park and Centennial Park.

Grand Forks

• Town Square Ice Rink features special events and festivals. Enjoy ice skating in dazzling Downtown Grand Forks!
• The Grand Forks Park District maintains several free outdoor rinks with warming houses, including: University Park, Lincoln Drive Park and Riverside Park.

Minot

• Citizens Alley is a vibrant, winter wonderland ice rink, perfect for curling, mite hockey, and public skating.
• Minot Park District outdoor rinks include: Roosevelt, Polaris Park, Perkett, and Corbett Ballpark. 

Williston

• Raymond Family Community Center offers both an indoor and outdoor skating rink. The free outdoor rink is located next to the "Play4All" Park.

Find other outdoor rinks and Park Districts here 

Indoor Ice Skating

Indoor ice skating in North Dakota offers a magical blend of winter charm and year-round fun, perfect for visitors of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're gliding hand-in-hand with family during a public skate session, watching a fast-paced hockey game, or practicing figure skating twirls under bright arena lights, the state's indoor rinks provide a welcoming and climate-controlled escape into the world of ice sports. 

With so many arenas across the state—from the iconic Ralph Engelstad Arena in Grand Forks to community gems in towns like Hazen and Crosby—there’s always a place to lace up your skates and make unforgettable memories. No matter the weather outside, North Dakota’s indoor rinks invite you to embrace the thrill, laughter, and community spirit that ice skating brings.

This Guide lists ice arenas, and indoor ice rinks in North Dakota 

North Dakota fans are passionate and welcoming. Attending hockey games provides an authentic taste of local culture and community spirit. The cheering and rivalries create an unforgettable atmosphere.

Sports events can be easily combined with other North Dakota attractions:

• Bismarck/Mandan: Attend a Bismarck Bobcats game, visit the State Capitol and the North Dakota Heritage Center and State Museum, then enjoy the historic downtown atmosphere and local restaurants.
• Fargo: Catch a Fargo Force game, then explore downtown and the unique shops and restaurants, visit the Fargo Air Museum, or the iconic Plains Art Museum.
• Grand Forks: Experience the excitement of a UND college hockey game, then visit the North Dakota Museum of Art, enjoy the Greenway, or explore downtown and the local restaurants.
• Minot: Take in a Minotauros game then discover the fun at the Magic City Discovery Center, take a stroll through the Scandinavian Heritage Park and enjoy the unique downtown restaurants.