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City of Madison Parks Elver Park - Hockey Rink

Elver Park - Hockey Rink

Ice Rinks
Address: 1240 McKenna Blvd
Park: Elver Park
Maintained By: City of Madison Parks Division
Status:
Closed

Details

Elver Park is Madison's winter recreation destination! Ice skating, cross-country skiing, and of course, sledding! * The website is updated as soon as information from the field is available. If the rink is listed as closed, DO NOT GO ON THE ICE. 

WHAT'S DIFFERENT THIS YEAR 
Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, park users will see a number of adjustments this season.

  • Wear a mask.
  • Restrooms open, with limited capacity.
  • Warming shelters are closed to the public. No personal items may be left inside. 
  • No hot chocolate or concessions. 
  • Limited outdoor seating provided.
 
RESTROOMS OPEN
Monday through Friday: 11am-8pm
Saturday: 12pm-8pm
Sunday and Holidays: 12pm-6pm


2020-21 RENTAL HOURS*

January 6 – February 21, 2021*
Wednesday - Friday Saturday Sunday
4-8pm 12-8pm 12-6pm
No rentals available on Mondays and Tuesdays or when rinks are closed.
 
RENTAL RATES
  • Ice Skates - Figure and Hockey
    • Adults: $6/hr
    • Youth (15 and younger): $3/hr
    • $2/ each additional hour
  • Hockey
    • Sticks: $2/hr
    • Puck: $3/each purchase
    • Tape: $2/each purchase
  • Sleds – by the hour or purchase 
    • $2/per hour, or $20/sled
  • Cross-Country Classic Skis 
Phone: (608)288-6148

* All winter recreation is weather dependent. If an amenity is closed, restrooms and/or rentals are not available. Staff may close early due to weather or low participation. 

Also At This Park

  • 2020-21 Winter Recreation: Cross-Country Skiing 

    Seven designated and groomed cross-country skiing trails throughout the park system. 
    • FREE-TO-USE: Four groomed trails are free-to-use (Cherokee Marsh South, Door Creek, Owen and Turville Point).
    • PERMIT REQUIRED: Elver, Odana Hills, and Yahara Hills are groomed more regularly as conditions allow and require a daily or annual Cross-Country Ski Permit for anyone aged 16 years or older. (scroll to green Purchase Permit button).
    • RESTROOMS: Available at Elver, Owen, Odana (portable) and Yahara (portable). 
    • SNOW LOOP at Elver Park: Thanks to our partnership with the Central Cross Country Ski Association (CXC) and the support of the Madison Nordic Ski Club (MadNorSki), Elver Park has a regularly groomed machine-made snow loop. Ski trail conditions are posted by volunteers & users here.
      • Snow-making for the loops is on-going. Please stay clear of all equipment. Do not ski over power cords. 
    • SKI RENTALS: Classic ski rentals, sleds, and ice skates are available. See Elver Park for hours and rates. 
    • COVID-19 safety precautions: the shelter at Elver Park is closed to the public. 
    • Learn more about cross-country skiing in Madison Parks:

    2021 Permit Fees

    A daily or annual Cross-Country Ski Permit is required for all trails at Elver Park, Odana Hills, and Yahara Hills for skiers aged 16 and older. Due to COVID-19 safety precautions, permits are not available on-site and must be purchased online or by calling (608) 266-4711.
    Daily $7
    Annual $30
    Senior (65+) & Disabled $15
    Replacement $12
    • Valid from time of purchase through December 31, 2021
    • Permits for the following year may be purchased around November 15. 
    • Valid for Dane County Parks trails also. 

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    TRAIL STATUS DEFINITIONS
    • OPEN = trail is snow-covered, skiable with most recent grooming date listed. 
    • CLOSED = skiing is not advised or permitted
    TRAIL CONDITIONS & GROOMING
    • Ski trails typically open after the first snowfall over 4" depending on the type of snow and trail conditions.
    • Fee-based trails (Elver, Odana Hills and Yahara Hills) are groomed more frequently, as conditions allow and for both skate and classic skiing.
    • Free ski trails are tracked or roll groomed for classic cross-country skiing. 
    • We may not be able to groom or we may need to close a trail to preserve the trail condition. This website is updated as soon as information from the field is available.
    • Permit fees are non-refundable

    TRAIL TIPS & RESPONSIBILITIES
    • Follow directional arrows. Some trails are marked for one-way use
    • Trails are rated for difficulty at the trailhead
    • Skiers stay on groomed trails only
    • No dogs, horses, snowboards, motor vehicles, hiking or snowshoeing on groomed trails
    • Slower skiers please stay to the right

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    Elver Park snow loop remains open, all other cross-country ski trails are CLOSED for the season. • A huge shout-out to everyone who came out to Madison Parks this season and to all the dedicated Parks staff and volunteers! Thank you!

  • 03/05/2021 UPDATE: Sledding in Madison Parks is winding down for the season. Numerous locations are closed for the season, including Berkley, Hiestand and Olbrich, among others. For your safety, and to uphold the quality of our landscapes, please do not use a sledding hill without a significant snow base. 

    The Elver Park sledding hill is one of the most popular and is lit for nighttime sledding during the open season. 

    For the safety of others during COVID-19, please wear a mask or face-covering and do your best to maintain 6' from anyone outside of your household. 

    Madison Parks offers many hills perfect for winter sledding. The locations listed below are few suggestions for ideal sledding with a good snow base. With the exception of Elver Park, sledding hills are not maintained by park staff. 

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    • Elver Park - Sledding

      Warming House: No
      Concessions: No

      Notes: By far the most popular, Elver Park's hill is also lit for nighttime fun.

Winter Activities

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