Winter Recreation Area at Battle Creek

High School meets for the 2024 season are scheduled for Tuesdays through Thursdays, from 2:30PM to 6:00PM. Any meets occurring outside of these times will be listed. 
High school ski teams can use Winter Recreation Area at Battle Creek for practices and meets. Special rates are available for high school ski teams. 

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For organizations looking to have events, ski races or classes, please apply for a permit. A representative will contact you after you submit the Winter Special Use Permit Request form below. A fee for an approved permit will be collected prior to the program date.

Organizations may run group classes and training on the machine-made snow trails at Battle Creek Regional Park. Organizations must register by filling out the program request form below and pay an annual fee of $320. All attendees must have a ski pass, with the exception of ski races. 

The stadium area may be reserved for exclusive use. Additional fees may apply. Requests can be made by emailing Thony Thao. Please note each program that requires exclusive use of the stadium.

Applications should be submitted at least three weeks prior to the program date to ensure full consideration.

• Apply for a Winter Special Use Permit

• Machine-made and natural snow trails.
• Classic and skate skiing options..
• 4K of lighted trails. Trails are lighted from sunset to 10 p.m.
• 1K of easy trails.
• 1.75K of moderate trails.
• 7K of difficult trails.

The 0.6 km trail is open. Additional trails will open as weather allows. 

• Trail map
• Ski trail conditions

• Two sledding hills are located in the park. Closest parking and access is from the trailhead at Battle Creek Recreation Center.
• Lighted until 10 p.m. when conditions permit.

• Park information and map