Winter is for Teens:
Pick Up Some Pucks & Hit These Open Nets

city-run rinks open on Dec. 26 and close when the ice melts

Boyd Park 1202 Fairway St., Eau Claire • 839-5032 • A great outdoor rink with hockey nets and a useful warming house. Open 4-9pm during the week, and 1-9pm on weekends.

Dunn County Recreational Park 620 17th St., Menomonie • Open all day. The only rink in Menomonie with lights and hockey nets.

Eau Claire Indoor Sports Center 3456 Craig Road, Eau Claire • 552-1200 • Has pucks and nets to use for free during open gym times. Not on ice. Call ahead to find out open gym times, as they vary day to day.

Hobbs Ice Arena 915 Menomonie St., Eau Claire • 839-5040 • In addition to a ton of leagues, Hobbs offers youth open hockey clinics on Wednesday evenings. Open skate times are Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Rentals available. There is an admission fee.

Oak Park Circle Oak Park Circle, Menomonie • Open all day. No lights or warming house.

Pinehearst Playground 523 Delbert Road, Eau Claire • 839-5032 • An outdoor rink with a warming house. Open 4-9pm during the week, and 1-7pm on weekends.

Putnam Heights Playground 530 W. Tyler Ave., Eau Claire • 839-5032 • An outdoor rink with a warming house. Open 4-9pm during the week, and 1-7pm on weekends.

River Heights School 615 24th Ave., Menomonie • Open all day. No lights or warming house.

Roosevelt Playground 908 Folsom St., Eau Claire • 839-5032 • An outdoor rink with a warming house. Open 4-10pm during the week, and 1-9pm on weekends.

Wakanda Elementary 1801 Wakanda St., Menomonie • Open all day. No lights or warming house.

Hobbs Altoona Sports Center 2300 Spooner Ave., Altoona • www.altoonahockey.com • Open skate times vary based on hockey leagues. Check website for times.