Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Lakeland

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Lakeland, 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

Lakeland Ice Arena

Address: 3395 W Memorial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33811

Phone: (863) 458-3899

Details: Lakeland Ice Arena is a year-round indoor ice rink offering public skating sessions, lessons, and hockey programs. It’s located right in Lakeland and is the most convenient option for real ice skating in the area.

AdventHealth Center Ice

Address: 3173 Cypress Ridge Blvd, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544

Phone: (813) 803-7372

Details: This large, modern ice facility features multiple indoor rinks with frequent public skating sessions and rentals available. It’s about a 45 to 55-minute drive from Lakeland and offers one of the most consistent skating schedules in Central Florida.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Cataloochee Ski Area

Address: 1080 Ski Lodge Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751

Phone: (828) 926-0285

Details: Cataloochee offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing all thanks to reliable snowmaking in the Smoky Mountains. Flights from Tampa International Airport to Asheville typically take about 1 hour 45 minutes, followed by a roughly 1-hour drive to the resort.

Ober Mountain Adventure Park & Ski Area

Address: 1001 Parkway, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Phone: (865) 436-5423

Details: Ober Mountain provides skiing, snowboarding, and a popular snow tubing park in the heart of the Smokies. Flights from Tampa to Knoxville usually take about 1 hour 45 minutes, with a 1-hour drive from the airport to Gatlinburg.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

While snow isn’t part of the local winter landscape, Lakeland makes it easy to travel for a true snow experience, with quick flights to the mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee where tubing parks and ski areas operate throughout the season.

Further outdoors:

• North Carolina Mountains — For a true snow-and-sledding experience, many Lakeland travelers head to the North Carolina mountains, where snow tubing parks operate throughout the winter season. Flights to Asheville take about 1 hour 45 minutes, followed by short mountain drives to tubing destinations that deliver real winter conditions without heading far north.

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

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