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Seasonal & Holidays

Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Ladue

Feeling inspired by the Winter Games? Here are a few ways to get out, stay active and make the most of the season!

Ready for some winter adventure? From indoor skating to easy day trips for skiing, sledding and tubing, here’s where to find winter fun around Ladue.
Ready for some winter adventure? From indoor skating to easy day trips for skiing, sledding and tubing, here’s where to find winter fun around Ladue. (Shutterstock)

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

Centene Community Ice Center

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

Phone: (314) 451-2244

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Details: Centene Community Ice Center is a large multi-rink complex offering public skating sessions, figure skating programs, lessons, and youth and adult hockey throughout the year. It’s about a 20 minute drive from Ladue and is one of the premier indoor ice skating facilities in the St. Louis area.


Kirkwood Ice Rink

Address: 111 S Geyer Rd, Kirkwood, MO 63122

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Phone: (314) 822-5825

Details: Kirkwood Ice Rink hosts indoor public skating, learn-to-skate classes, and hockey programs during the winter season. It’s roughly a 20 minute drive from Ladue and provides another reliable indoor skating option nearby.


Steinberg Skating Rink

Address: 400 Jefferson Dr, St. Louis, MO 63110

Phone: (314) 502-4845

Details: Steinberg Skating Rink in Forest Park is one of the largest outdoor refrigerated ice rinks in the Midwest, operating seasonally with public skating and rentals. It’s about a 15 minute drive from Ladue and offers a classic open-air skating experience in a scenic park setting.


🎿 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 downhill skiing, snowboarding, and a tubing park with snowmaking and groomed runs suited for a range of skill levels. It’s about a 35 minute drive from Ladue and is the closest full winter sports destination in the region.


Snow Creek Mountain Resort

Address: 1 Snow Creek Dr, Weston, MO 64098

Phone: (816) 640-2200

Details: Snow Creek features skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with terrain geared toward beginner and intermediate riders. It’s about a 3 hour 45 minute drive from Ladue and works best as a longer winter day trip or weekend getaway.


☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

After a good snowfall, local parks and gentle hills around Ladue become favorite places for sledding and easygoing winter fun. It’s always wise to check park or city updates before heading out to be sure conditions are safe and accessible.

Ladue spots to consider:

  • Tilles Park in Ladue has open grassy areas and small natural slopes that locals use for sledding and snow play when snowfall is deep enough to cover the ground. Its quiet setting and easy access make it a convenient in-town choice for a quick winter outing. (Source: St. Louis County Website)

Further outdoors:

  • Castlewood State Park — This large park along the Meramec River has rolling terrain and open natural areas that can work for sledding and winter exploring when snow accumulates, and it is about a 35 minute drive from Ladue.

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

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