Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Davenport

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

River’s Edge Ice Arena

Address: 700 W River Dr, Davenport, IA 52802

Phone: (563) 328-7275

Details: River’s Edge Ice Arena is an indoor rink in downtown Davenport offering public skating sessions, skating lessons, and hockey programs throughout the winter season. Its riverfront location makes it a convenient and popular year-round ice skating option for local residents.

ImOn Arena

Address: 1800 Admiral Sheehy Dr, Dubuque, IA 52001

Phone: (563) 583-4949

Details: ImOn Arena in Dubuque features a full indoor ice rink with public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, figure skating, and youth hockey programs throughout the winter season. It’s a great year-round ice skating option for all ages and skill levels, and is about a 2 hour drive from Davenport. It's a doable trip for a dedicated ice skating day just outside town.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Chestnut Mountain Resort

Address: 8700 W Chestnut Mountain Rd, Galena, IL 61036

Phone: (800) 397-1320

Details: Chestnut Mountain Resort features downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with snowmaking across multiple runs overlooking the Mississippi River. It’s about a 1 hour 30 minute drive from Davenport and is the closest full winter sports resort in the region.

Sundown Mountain Resort

Address: 16991 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52002

Phone: (563) 556-6676

Details: Sundown Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with a range of terrain and consistent snowmaking. It’s about a 1 hour 45 minute drive from Davenport and makes a solid winter day trip for more hill variety.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

After a fresh snowfall, neighborhood parks and open hills around Davenport turn into favorite places for sledding and relaxed winter play. Checking city or county park updates before heading out can help make sure conditions are safe and accessible.

Davenport spots to consider:

• Fejervary Park features rolling turf and gentle hills that local families and sledders enjoy when snow accumulates. Its wide open spaces make it easy to spread out and find a good slide, and its location on the northwest side of Davenport keeps it a solid winter play choice close to home. (Source: The City of Davenport, Iowa)

Further outdoors:

• Scott County Park — This large county park has rolling terrain and open natural areas that can work well for sledding and winter exploring when snow accumulates, and it is about a 20 minute drive from Davenport.

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

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