Winter Recreation Area at Battle Creek

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. 

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
• Current WRA Meets and Race Event Schedule (pdf)

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.