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Seasonal & Holidays

Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Olivette

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 Olivette.
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 Olivette. (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 Olivette, 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

Brentwood Ice Arena

Address: 2505 S Brentwood Blvd, Brentwood, MO 63144

Phone: (314) 963-8680

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Details: This long-running municipal rink keeps winter schedules moving with regular public skating hours, instructional programs, and organized hockey use. It’s about a 10 to 15-minute drive from Olivette, making it one of the most convenient nearby places for indoor ice time.


Centene Community Ice Center

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

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Phone: (314) 451-2244

Details: With multiple sheets of ice and a flexible public skate calendar, this large facility offers more options when local rink sessions fill up. It’s about a 20 to 25-minute drive from Olivette and works well as a dependable second skating choice.


🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Hidden Valley Ski Resort

Address: 17409 Hidden Valley Dr, Eureka, MO 63025

Phone: (636) 938-5373

Details: Hidden Valley runs lift-served skiing, snowboarding, and tubing lanes, using snowmaking to support winter operations during colder stretches. It’s about a 40 to 50-minute drive from Olivette, making it the closest full snow-sports option for a day trip.


Snow Creek

Address: 1 Snow Creek Dr, Weston, MO 64098

Phone: (816) 640-2200

Details: This larger hill offers a wider mix of runs and tubing options when conditions allow, appealing to those looking for more terrain variety. It’s about a 1 hour 25-minute drive from Olivette and suits a longer winter outing.


☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

Winter in Olivette brings occasional snowfall, and when snow sticks, local green spaces take on an inviting winter wonderland quality. Even modest slopes and open lawns can turn into workable sledding areas once conditions line up.

Olivette spots to consider:

  • Stacy Park adapts well to winter weather, with open green lawn and hilly spaces that lend themselves to casual sledding and relaxed winter walks. Its central location makes it easy to stop by after a snowfall without planning a larger outing. (Source: Olivette Parks & Recreation)

Further outdoors:

  • Art HillFor longer sledding runs and broader hills, Art Hill in Forest Park offers consistent slopes that draw visitors after bigger storms. It’s about a 15 to 20-minute drive from Olivette and provides a more expansive winter play setting while remaining a public park.

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

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