Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Fresno

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Fresno, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.

⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

Gateway Ice Center

Address: 2473 N Marks Ave, Fresno, CA 93722

Phone: (559) 277-2233

Details: Gateway Ice Center is a year-round indoor ice rink offering public skating sessions, hockey leagues, figure skating, and lessons. It’s located in Fresno, making it the most convenient ice skating option in the area.

Downtown Fresno Ice Rink

Address: 1940 Mariposa St, Fresno, CA 93721

Phone: (559) 222-8705

Details: This seasonal rink at Mariposa Winter Village offers festive outdoor ice skating during winter months, complete with holiday lights and community events. It’s a fun option when the rink is operating (be sure to check ahead for hours).

Fields of Ice

Address: 716 N Daubenberger Dr, Turlock, CA 95380

Phone: (209) 668-2425

Details: Located in Turlock, Fields of Ice is a seasonal outdoor rink with skating, food trucks, and hot cocoa. It’s about a 45–50 minute drive from Fresno and adds another winter skating option during the season.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

China Peak Mountain Resort

Address: 59265 CA-168, Lakeshore, CA 93634

Phone: (559) 233-2500

Details: China Peak is the premier ski resort near Fresno with skiing, snowboarding, snow play, and lessons on varied terrain. It’s about a 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Fresno, making it one of the closest true snow destinations.

Badger Pass Ski Area

Address: 7082 Glacier Point Rd, Yosemite National Park, CA 95389

Phone: (209) 372-1000

Details: Badger Pass offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing in Yosemite National Park, with beautiful mountain views and approachable terrain. It’s roughly a 2.5 to 3-hour drive from Fresno and is ideal for a full winter day trip.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

Winter in Fresno brings plenty of chances to enjoy the outdoors once temperatures dip. On snowy winter days in the Sierra Nevada, open snowplay areas become favorite spots for sledding and tubing.

Fresno spots to consider:

• Millerton Lake State Recreation Area has gentle embankments and open grassy slopes near the water that can work well for sledding and play in the snow when mountain snowfalls reach the area. Its wide space and scenic setting make it a fun local-to-Fresno choice for winter outings when conditions allow. (Source: California State Parks)

Further outdoors:

• Coyote Sno-Park — The open terrain and designated snowplay spaces here allow for sledding and tubing once snow conditions are right. It’s about a 1.5 to 2-hour drive from Fresno and is one of the closest snowplay and sledding areas to the Central Valley.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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