Minnetonka Ice Arena

City programs such as public skating, skating lessons, and adult hockey are offered through the Minnetonka Ice Arena. The Lake Minnetonka Figure Skating Club, Hopkins and Minnetonka Youth Hockey Associations, and high school hockey programs from both Minnetonka and Hopkins School Districts utilize Minnetonka Ice Arena for the operation of their programs. Approximately 260,000 people use the ice arena facilities on an annual basis. The ice arena is projected to utilize approximately 5700 hours of ice time in 2008.

Address and Directions
3401 Williston Road
Minnetonka, MN 55345
Directions
Information: 952.939.8310
Arena Manager: John Heckmann

Skating Lessons

Class lessons are available for skaters of all ages and abilities. The All Season Skating School offers two 12-week sessions during the school year beginning in early September and early January and an 8-week session beginning mid-June. We are now accepting registrations for our fall/winter session which begins September 9, 2008. Brochure and registration form are below, or call the arena office at 952.939.8310.

Silver Skates Ice Revue

The 35th Annual Silver Skates Ice Revue will be held April 30, May 1, and 2, 2009. Students enrolled in Session II group lessons are eligible to participate.

Summer Public Skating
(June 8, 2008–August 28, 2008)

Admission:

  • Adults: $4
  • Students: $3

Skate rental: $2

Public skating is offered on the following days:

  • Sunday:6–7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday: 2:30–4 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 2:30–4 p.m.
  • Thursday: 2:30–4 p.m.
  • Friday: 6–7:30 p.m.

Times are subject to change during special events such as tournaments, ice shows, etc. Please confirm specific dates and times at the arena office.

No public skating on Friday, July 4, 2008.

Hockey Schools

Adult Open Hockey
(September 5, 2008–April 24, 2009)

Admission: $5 per skater, goalies free!

Open Hockey is available to adults age 18 and older on the following days:

  • Mondays: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Fridays: 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Friday nights: 9:15 p.m.–10:30 p.m. (ends April 3)

No Open Hockey on the following dates:

  • November 28, 2008
  • December 12, 2008 (No night time);

Slim & Trim

Wednesday mornings

September 12, 2007–April 23, 2008

Admission: $3 per class

Slim & Trim offers adults a chance to combine leisure skating with aerobic exercise. This on-ice exercise is ideal for skaters of all abilities. Class begins at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. No pre-registration is needed. Come to as many classes as you like.

Pro Shop

We carry the basic figure skating and hockey merchandise (i.e., tights, laces, guards, tape, and mouth-guards).

High School Hockey

Minnetonka Ice Arena is home of the Hopkins Royals Girls Hockey team, 2007–08 Classic Lake Champions.

General Information

  • Ice Rental (rinks A and B): $170/hour (plus tax) effective September 1, 2007

For more information regarding programs offered at the Minnetonka Ice Arena, please call the arena office at 952.939.8310.

Youth Hockey

Minnetonka Youth Hockey Association
www.tonkahockey.org
Pagel Activity Center: 952.470.4077
Hopkins Youth Hockey Association
www.hopkinshockey.com