Duluth Parks & Recreation Offers Free Family Activities
DULUTH, Minn. – There is no shortage of fun activities for kids and adults this winter!
The City of Duluth Parks and Recreation division invites the public to take part in several upcoming winter recreational activities and skating events.
All events are open to everyone at no charge.
DECC ice arena (350 Harbor Drive) - On December 28, there will be free open ice skating from 3-5 PM.
Participants must bring their own skates.
Children under 10 years of age must be supervised by an accompanying adult. The next scheduled open skate event at the DECC ice arena is January 25, 2015 from 3-5 pm.
Bayfront Family Center (353 Harbor Drive) –The Family Center opens on Monday December 29th and will have snowshoes, sleds and children's sizes of cross country skis available for trial use, as well as ice skates in many sizes.
The equipment is provided for temporary use on site at no charge to the public.
Parking lot is accessible off of Railroad Street.
Hours for the New Years holiday week will be:
December 29 & 30, 1-8pm
December 31 & New Years Day, 1-5pm
Friday and Saturday, January 2 & 3, 1-8pm
Sunday, January 4, 1-5pm
Regular Hours start Monday, January 5, 2015
Monday - Friday, 4-8pm
Saturdays, 1-8pm
Sundays, 1-5pm
Stay later on Friday nights and enjoy the bonfire with free hot chocolate.
Duluth Heritage Sports Center (120 South 30th Ave West) - Additional ice skating events are also offered during the school winter break starting December 26, 2014. Participants must bring their own skates.
Children must be supervised by an accompanying adult.
Friday, December 26, 2:00-4:00 PM
Monday, December 29, 10:30-12:30 PM
Tuesday, December 30, 10:30-12:30 PM
Friday, January 2, 2:00-4:00 PM
Regular open skate takes place on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 - 8 PM.
For additional information, visit the Duluth Parks and Recreation web page at, www.duluthmn.gov/parks/programs-activities/