Winter Recreation Area at Battle Creek

 

Address

75 Winthrop Street S
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(next to Battle Creek Recreation Center)

651-266-0300

Trail Hours

5 a.m.-10 p.m.

 

Battle Creek Rec Center Hours

Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sat-Sun: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.

 

Ski Rental Hours

Closed for the season

 

High School Practice

2024-25 High School Ski Season has ended.

 

The Winter Recreation Area at Battle Creek Regional Park is the first winter recreation area with machine-made snow in the East Metro. This area provides access to recreation for the surrounding community and serves as a premier cross-country ski facility for the entire state. 

Updates on the trails:

We will no longer groom and will be stopping operations due to the lack of snowfall and the ongoing fluctuations in temperature. Ski Rental will also be closed for the season.

We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back next winter.

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Admission - Ski Pass

Admission is free to use the sledding hills or the snowshoe and hiking trails. Cross-country ski trails require a mutual Ramsey County/Saint Paul ski pass.

Buy ski passes

Ski rentals are available inside the Battle Creek Recreation Center for $12. Rentals can be reserved in person on a first-come-first-serve basis. Cash is not accepted for ski rentals; credit or debit card only. Price of rental includes a daily, all-access ski pass.

Hours

  • Friday: 5-9 p.m.
  • Saturday & Sunday: 9 a.m.-7 p.m. 

2025 Ski Rental Discounts (pdf)

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.

The parking lot at Battle Creek Elementary may be used for overflow parking on weekends, and weekdays after 3 p.m.

Restrooms, warming space, lockers and storage cubbies can be found in the Battle Creek Recreation Center, 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Monday - Friday and 9 a.m.–7 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. 

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High school cross-country ski

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. 

Meet/race schedule

Activities

Cross-country skiing

Sledding

Snowshoeing & hiking

Other winter programs