Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Shreveport

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

Planet Ice Rink

Address: 4317 Johnston St, Lafayette, LA 70503

Phone: (337) 504-4174

Details: Planet Ice Rink is a full-sized indoor ice skating facility in Lafayette that welcomes the public for open skating sessions, hockey games, and learn-to-skate opportunities. Public sessions are available most days and include skate rentals for visitors who don’t have their own skates. It’s about a 3 hour 30 minute drive from Shreveport, making it a modest trip for a dedicated day of indoor ice skating.

Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center

Address: 13350 Dallas Pkwy, Dallas, TX 75240

Phone: (972) 702-7100

Details: The Dallas Galleria features a permanent indoor ice rink that hosts public skating year-round beneath its central shopping atrium. It’s about a 3 hour drive from Shreveport and is one of the closest consistent ice skating options for those willing to travel.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Angel Fire Resort

Address: 10 Miller Ln, Angel Fire, NM 87710

Phone: (800) 633-7463

Details: Angel Fire Resort offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with reliable mountain snowfall and terrain for a wide range of skill levels. From Shreveport, you can fly to Albuquerque or Santa Fe and drive about 2.5 to 3 hours to reach the resort, making it a strong Southwest snow getaway.

Winter Park Resort

Address: 85 Parsenn Rd, Winter Park, CO 80482

Phone: (970) 726-5514

Details: Winter Park features extensive skiing, snowboarding, and tubing with dependable snow and varied terrain. Travelers can fly from Shreveport to Denver and reach the resort in about a 1 hour 45 minute drive from Denver International Airport for a classic Rocky Mountain winter trip.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

Snow is rare in Shreveport, but during occasional winter freezes, grassy parks and gentle slopes can briefly turn into places for sledding and winter play. It’s a good idea to check city updates before heading out to be sure conditions are safe.

Shreveport spots to consider:

• Betty Virginia Park has open grassy areas and mild slopes that locals sometimes use for sledding when snow or ice accumulates. Its central location makes it one of the easier places in town to take advantage of rare winter weather. (Source: SPAR)

Further outdoors:

• Lake Claiborne State Park — This scenic park in northern Louisiana has rolling terrain and open natural areas that can work for winter exploring during cold snaps, and it is about a 1 hour 15 minute drive from Shreveport.

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

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