Capital City Partnership, the City of Saint Paul, and Wells Fargo invite you to experience Wells Fargo WinterSkate, downtown Saint Paul’s free, outdoor, artificially-chilled ice skating rink. The 2009/2010 rink season is November 28, 2009 through January 31, 2010. 

Skaters are invited to experience the unique urban setting of downtown Saint Paul. Located in the heart of the city, Wells Fargo WinterSkate creates a fun, winter experience for visitors of all ages. The historic Landmark Center creates a beautiful backdrop for the outdoor rink, showcasing Saint Paul’s charming European architecture and old-world ambiance.

We invite you and your whole family to dust off your skates and head to downtown Saint Paul. The outdoor rink will be filled with noontime skaters, after school groups, youth hockey scrimmages and practices, broomball teams, corporate events, and family open skating.

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Location: Landmark Plaza, adjacent to Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul at the corner of West 5th and Market Streets Map & Directions >

Dates: November 28, 2009 through January 31, 2010

Grand Opening Celebration: Saturday, November 28, 2009 from 4:00 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.: skating exhibitions, entertainment, tree-lighting ceremony, fireworks, and more!

While you’re here: be sure to complement your trip to the Grand Opening with a visit to Saint Paul’s Wild Winter Wonderland at the neighboring Saint Paul RiverCentre, which includes the opportunity to bid on HealthEast Foundation’s Festival of Trees decorated trees and wreaths.

Cost to use the rink: FREE

Waiver: All skaters need to sign a waiver prior to entering the rink, and youth under 18 years of age need to have the waiver signed by a parent or guardian. Download the Wells Fargo WinterSkate waiver form

Skate Rental: Skate rental is $2 per person. Receive free skate rental for you and your family by showing your Wells Fargo check card or credit card. (Other Wells Fargo accounts, documentation, or correspondence are not accepted for free skate rental.) Figure skates and hockey skates are available from little tyke one-size-fits-all up to adults’ size 13.

Download 2009-2010 Wells Fargo WinterSkate calendar for up-to-date open events and rink closures

Hours of Operation (subject to change)
Monday through Thursday:
11 a.m. – 5 p.m. – Open Skate
Monday evenings:
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Youth Hockey
Tuesday and Wednesday evenings:
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Corporate Broomball
Thursdays:
5 p.m. – 10 p.m. – Corporate Event
Fridays:
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. – Open Skate              
Saturdays:
9 a.m. – 11 a.m. – Youth Hockey
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. – Open Skate
Sundays:
11 a.m. – 9 p.m. – Open Skate

Important Dates
December 24
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Christmas Eve Skate

December 25
Closed – Christmas

December 31
11 a.m. – 1 a.m. – New Year’s Eve Skate

January 1
Closed – New Year’s Day

January 19
11 a.m. – 10 p.m. – Martin Luther King Day Skate

December 26 – January 3
School winter vacation extended open skate hours will be 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. daily

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Groups & Planned Activities: School, work, family, etc. groups over 10 people should schedule their skating time by emailing Dianna Thronson at dianna@capcitypartnership.com or leaving a message on the Wells Fargo WinterSkate Hotline (651-291-5608 – please include your name and number and email is preferred), with as much advance notice as possible for rink staffing and stocking purposes. This is not a reservation, nor is the rink available for private events.

Weather Policy: Daily skating at the Wells Fargo WinterSkate ice rink will not be cancelled, unless the actual air temperature or wind-chill reaches -25 degrees F or colder or other severe weather conditions exist. If in doubt, you may call the Wells Fargo WinterSkate and Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy hotline at: 651-291-5608.

Parking: For information on convenient downtown parking options, visit: www.smart-trips.org.

For More Information: Call the Wells Fargo WinterSkate and Rice Park powered by Xcel Energy hotline at: 651-291-5608.

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