Outdoor Rinks will remain open as long as weather allows. All hours subject to change due to weather conditions.  For updated rink conditions, follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/cityofecpr)

The City of Eau Claire grooms and maintains five cross-country ski trails inside the City limits.  For more in-depth information and maps, go to eauclairewi.gov/trails

Carson Park
A one-mile closed loop course is groomed and maintained
in Carson Park. This loop can be accessed off the main
parking lot. The terrain is rolling with one hill. 

City Well Area
This area is located on the east side of Riverview Drive
directly across from Riverview Park. The trail is flat and is
approximately three miles in length.

Fairfax Park
Located on the City’s south side just off of Golf Road is a trail
approximately 1.7 miles in length. Skiers may park in the Pine
Meadow Golf Course parking lot or the Fairfax Pool parking lot
and access the trail on the north side of the park road.

Northwest Park
Located on the Northwest side of the city off Jeffers Road at the end of Van Es Parkway.  The rolling trail is a 2.5 mile loop with some hills that climb through the park.

Pinehurst Park
This area is located on the City’s north side on Delbert Road
and is a part of the Pinehurst Winter Recreation Area. The trail
is slightly less than 1 mile in length and has multiple hills. This
trail is lighted.

General Ice Rinks:

• Newell, Mitscher, Boyd, Demmler, Oakwood Hills, Pinehurst Park, Putnam Heights, Roosevelt, and Sam Davey Parks

Boarded Ice Rinks:

• Pinehurst, Putnam Heights, and Roosevelt Parks

Skiing, Sledding, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing:

• Oakwood Hills Park has a sledding hill in addition to a general ice rink.
• At Pinehurst Park patrons may snowboard, downhill ski, tube, snowshoe, cross country ski, play crokicurl, and skate.  See tab on this page titled, "Pinehurst Winter Recreation Area" for further information about the park and our Wintermission Gear Share Program.

Rink Operations:

• Rinks open daily from December 26, 2022 - February 26, 2023 (weather dependent).  For updated rink conditions, follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/cityofecpr)
• Warming Shelters will be staffed for Pinehurst, Boyd, Putnam Heights, and Roosevelt
• • Monday - Friday:4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday & Sunday: 12:00PM - 7:00 PM

This is a great local destination for Chippewa Valley residents of all ages to snowboard, downhill ski, tube, snowshoe, cross country ski, and skate. 

Facilities Available at Pinehurst

• Hockey Rink, General Skating Rink, Hiking, Sledding Hill, Skiing/Snowboarding Hill, Snowboard Terrain Area, Cross Country Ski and Snowshoeing Trails.

Wintermission “Gear Share Program” available at Pinehurst Park!

• Wintermission Eau Claire is a bold initiative to make it easier for people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with one another, visit public spaces, and be active in winter.
• Patrons can checkout the following recreation equipment at no cost for use at Pinehurst Winter Recreation Area:
  • Snowshoes, sleds, hockey sticks, helmets, broomball, and kubb games.
• Gear Share items available during regular shelter hours!

Construction

• Construction and renovations started in 2013 and are still in progress to expand this park and make it better than ever. Check out the newest improvements at the Pinehurst Project website by clicking here.