Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Kirkwood

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

Kirkwood Ice & Recreation Center

Address: 111 S Geyer Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122

Phone: (314) 822-5825

Details: This community ice rink offers public skating sessions, lessons, and hockey programs throughout the winter season. Located right in Kirkwood, it’s the most convenient place for regular local ice time.

Centene Community Ice Center

Address: 750 Casino Center Dr, Maryland Heights, MO 63043

Phone: (314) 451-2244

Details: A large, modern facility with multiple NHL-size rinks, frequent public skate sessions, rentals, and skating programs for all ages. It’s about a 20-minute drive from Kirkwood and one of the most reliable year-round ice skating destinations in the St. Louis area.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Hidden Valley Ski Resort

Address: 17409 Hidden Valley Dr, Eureka, MO 63025

Phone: (636) 938-5373

Details: Hidden Valley offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with terrain for a range of skill levels. It’s about a 30–40 minute drive from Kirkwood, making it the closest true downhill winter sports destination in the region.

Snow Creek

Address: 1 Snow Creek Dr, Weston, MO 64098

Phone: (816) 640-2200

Details: Snow Creek features skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with beginner and intermediate terrain plus a terrain park. It’s roughly a 3.5- to 4-hour drive from Kirkwood and works best as a longer winter weekend trip.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

After a snowfall, parks and rolling hills around Kirkwood become popular places for sledding. Green spaces across the area see plenty of cold-weather use.

Kirkwood spots to consider:

• Emmenegger Nature Park has open grassy slopes that can work well for sledding when snow conditions allow. Its wooded setting and wide open areas make it a convenient local option for a snow day. (Source: Kirkwood Parks and Rec)

Further outdoors:

• Castlewood State Park — Rolling bluffs and open slopes here can provide longer sled runs when snow sticks. It’s about a 20–25 minute drive from Kirkwood and offers a scenic winter setting along the Meramec River.

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

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