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Rainy Weather Closes Outdoor Skating Rinks Friday, Saturday

The rinks are expected to re-open on Sunday.

Due to recent rain and warm weather, the outdoor ice rinks will be closed Friday and Saturday, Jan. 11 and 12. They are scheduled to re-open Sunday, Jan. 13. 

Skating rinks with warming houses are available at eight Minnetonka and six Hopkins park locations. Weather permitting, rinks will remain open until Monday, Feb. 18. Call the weather hotline at 952-939-8355 for the latest updates on when the rinks will open, plus conditions, closings and updates. For holiday and winter break hours, visit the Outdoor Ice Rinks page.

Minnetonka rinks are at Boulder Creek, Covington, Gatewood, Glen Lake, Gro Tonka, McKenzie, Meadow and Spring Hill parks. Hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 12–5 p.m.; and Mondays–Fridays, 4:30–9 p.m.

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Residents can get the latest updates on rink openings by calling the Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services Weather Hotline at 952-939-8355.


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