Elver - Skiing

Details

Elver Park is Madison's winter recreation destination! Ice skating, cross-country skiing, sledding and new this year - snowshoeing!* SEE MAP

Detailed trail conditions can often be found on the MadNorSki website. 

RENTAL RATES 

XC Ski Rentals	Adult (16 & older)	Youth (15 & under)
Hourly	$9 (daily ski permit incl.)	$5
Additional Hour	$5	$5
Daily (24 hours)	$30 (incl. one daily ski permit)	$15
Additional day	$15	$8
Weekly (7 days)	$70 (incl. one daily ski permit)	$50

• If you rent skis, a daily permit is included.
• Cross-Country Classic Accessible Sit-Skis (1 person)
  • Adults: $9/hr, $5 each additional hour
  • Youth: $5/hr, $5 each additional hour
• Sleds – by the hour or purchase 
  • $2/per hour, or $20/sled
• Snowshoes - adult and youth sizes MAP
  • Adult (16 & older) $5/hour
  • Youth (15 & under) $2/hour
  • Additional hour $2/hour 
• Ice Skates 
  • See ICE SKATING for rental information.

 

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SKI PERMIT REQUIRED

All trails at Elver Park require a daily or annual ski permit, which may be purchased online or by phone (608) 266-4711.  A 2023 annual permit, available Nov. 1, is valid through 12/31/23 and Dane County Parks ski trails.  Note: If you rent skis, a daily permit is included.

2023 Fees 

• 2023 permit is available Nov. 1 and is valid through December 31, 2023. 
• 2022 Permit is valid from the time of purchase through December 31, 2022. 
• The permit is valid for Dane County Parks trails also. 

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*All winter activities are weather-dependent. Rentals and/or restrooms may not be available if an amenity is posted as closed.