Skating Rinks

Parade Ice Garden

Name: Parade Ice Garden
Address: 600 Kenwood Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55403, Minneapolis, MN, US
Telephone: (612) 370-4904
Rating: 4.4

★★★★☆ 4.4 (262 reviews)

📍 600 Kenwood Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55403

📞 (612) 370-4904

🌐 www.minneapolisparks.org/parks__destinations/parks__lakes/parade_ice_garden

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🕐 Hours

Monday	7 AM–10 PM
Tuesday	7 AM–10 PM
Wednesday	7 AM–10 PM
Thursday	7 AM–10 PM
Friday	7 AM–10 PM
Saturday	7 AM–10 PM
Sunday	7 AM–10 PM

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About Parade Ice Garden

Arena for ice skating, hockey & more. Ice skating arena with 3 rinks & a concessions area, plus seasonal indoor soccer & lacrosse. Parade Ice Garden features 3 separate ice rinks under one roof, making it a multi-rink facility for simultaneous skating, hockey, and training sessions. Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars by 262 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Indoor Ice Skating
Rental: Yes, affordable rates
Lessons: Yes, SQSA skating lessons
Programs: Hockey leagues, open skate
Amenities: Concessions, locker rooms

💡 Did You Know?

⭐Parade Ice Garden features 3 separate ice rinks under one roof, making it a multi-rink facility for simultaneous skating, hockey, and training sessions
⭐The venue hosts the TCQHA (Twin Cities Queer Hockey Association) league, making it an inclusive community hockey hub for LGBTQ+ players
🏛️Parade Ice Garden is a nostalgic, long-standing Minneapolis institution that has maintained continuous operations and facility improvements over multiple decades, with patrons recalling skating there as children
⭐The rink offers affordable public skating with cheap skate rentals and provides training walkers for beginner skaters, prioritizing accessibility for all skill levels

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Arrive early to secure the best bench seating at hockey games, as popular spots fill up quickly due to social conventions around seat selection.
💬Take advantage of affordable pricing and cheap skate rentals—this venue is specifically noted as a budget-friendly option for open skate sessions with friends or solo exercise.
💬Training walkers are available for beginners, but be aware that some may be bent or wobbly; test yours before relying on it heavily for stability.
💡If attending as part of a hockey team, use the lockable storage in the locker rooms to safely secure your belongings while on the ice, though note that south rink locker rooms may be tight for larger teams.
💡Enroll kids in SQSA skating lessons available at the venue—reviewers specifically praised the quality of instruction and how much children enjoy the program.