Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Evansville

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

Swonder Ice Arena

Address: 209 N Boeke Rd, Evansville, IN 47711

Phone: (812) 479-0989

Details: Swonder Ice Arena is Evansville’s main indoor ice rink, offering public skating sessions, learn-to-skate programs, figure skating, and youth and adult hockey throughout the winter season. It’s located just east of downtown and is the most convenient year-round ice skating option in the area.

Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena

Address: 2501 Lincoln Park Dr, Columbus, IN 47201

Phone: (812) 376-2686

Details: Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena features an indoor ice sheet used for hockey, figure skating, and open public skating sessions throughout the winter season. It’s a full-sized ice facility worth the trip from Evansville, about a 2 hour drive, for a dedicated ice skating outing outside the immediate metro.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Perfect North Slopes

Address: 19074 Perfect Ln, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Phone: (812) 537-3754

Details: Perfect North Slopes offers downhill skiing, snowboarding, and a large snow tubing park with extensive snowmaking and groomed runs. It’s about a 2 hour 45 minute drive from Evansville and is one of the closest true winter sports destinations for a snow-filled day trip.

Paoli Peaks

Address: 2798 W County Rd 25 S, Paoli, IN 47454

Phone: (812) 723-4696

Details: Paoli Peaks features skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with terrain for beginners through intermediate riders and reliable snowmaking. It’s about a 1 hour 45 minute drive from Evansville and makes a convenient winter getaway in southern Indiana.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

After a solid snowfall, Evansville parks and open hillsides turn into popular places for sledding and low-key winter fun. Checking city park updates before heading out can help ensure conditions are safe and accessible.

Evansville spots to consider:

• Wesselman Woods has open grassy areas and gentle slopes that locals use for sledding and snow play when snowfall is deep enough to stick. Its central location makes it an easy in-town choice for a quick winter outing. (Source: Wesselman Woods)

Further outdoors:

• Harmonie State Park — This scenic park along the Wabash River features rolling terrain and open natural spaces that can work well for sledding and winter exploring when snow accumulates, and it is about a 45 minute drive from Evansville.

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

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