Sledding and Skating
Charlevoix and Emmet Co.

Falling snowflakes and cold temperatures create the perfect setting for ice skating and sledding.

Throughout the area, families grab their gear with sights set on rinks and hills, ready to take part
in these winter pastimes.

Area parks and other locales cater to such classic activities, and a
couple also offer hills for skiing and snowboarding.

Ice Skating Rinks

Avalanche Mountain Preserve
1129 Wilson St., Boyne City
(231) 582-6597
Hours: 4-9 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. weekends, weather dependent
gov.boynecity.com
Skate rentals available, warming hut
 
Charlevoix Ice Rink
North Point, corner of Pleasant and Mount McSauba streets, Charlevoix
(231) 547-3253
Hours: Call ahead
Skate rental available

Griffin Arena
3450 Harbor-Petoskey Road (M-119), Harbor Springs
(231) 487-1843
Call ahead for open skating hours, which vary through the season, or go online to www.griffinarena.net.

Harbor Springs Skating Rink
740 E. Main St., Harbor Springs
(231) 526-0610
Hours: 3-8 p.m. Monday through Friday; noon-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
Skate rentals, hockey equipment available, warming hut, concessions
 
Petoskey Winter Sports Park
1100 Winter Park Lane, Petoskey
(231) 347-1252
Hours: 4-9 p.m. weekdays; noon-9 p.m. weekends and holidays; noon-9 p.m. Christmas break and canceled school days
Outdoor rinks, concessions, warming hut, skate rentals $5 daily unlimited

City Ski Hills

Mount McSauba
Corner of Pleasant and Mount McSauba streets, Charlevoix
(231) 547-3267
Hours: Call ahead
www.cityofcharlevoix.org
Rentals available; snowshoes, cross country, snowboards, skis; terrain park
 
Petoskey Winter Sports Park
1100 Winter Park Lane, Petoskey
(231) 347-1252
Hours: 4-9 p.m. weekdays; noon-9 p.m. weekends and holidays; noon-9 p.m. Christmas break and canceled school days
One rope tow, no charge, concession and warming hut

Sledding Hills

Avalanche Mountain Preserve
1129 Wilson St., Boyne City
(231) 582-6597
Hours: 4-9 p.m. weekdays; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. weekends
gov.boynecity.com
Sleds available on first come, first served basis; warming hut
 
Mount McSauba
Corner of Pleasant and Mount McSauba streets, Charlevoix
(231) 547-3267
Hours: Call ahead
www.cityofcharlevoix.org

Kiwanis Park
1100 Arbor St., Harbor Springs
(231) 242-0569
Hours: Staffed 3-8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; noon-8 p.m. Saturday; noon-6 p.m. Sunday
Warming hut, concessions
 
Petoskey Winter Sports Park
1100 Winter Park Lane, Petoskey
(231) 347-1252
Hours: 4-9 p.m. weekdays; noon-9 p.m. weekends and holidays; noon-9 p.m. Christmas break and canceled school days
Concession and warming hut