Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around St. Charles

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

Details: Centene Community Ice Center offers public skating sessions, skate rentals, and hockey and figure skating programs on multiple NHL-size rinks. It’s about a 25-minute drive from St. Charles and is one of the most reliable year-round skating options in the area.

Wentzville Ice Arena

Address: 910 Main Plaza Dr, Wentzville, MO 63385

Phone: (636) 639-7600

Details: Wentzville Ice Arena hosts public skating, hockey, freestyle, and stick-n-puck sessions throughout the season. It’s roughly a 20-minute drive from St. Charles and serves as a convenient indoor skating option.

St. Peters Rec-Plex

Address: 5200 Mexico Rd, St. Peters, MO 63376

Phone: (636) 939-2386

Details: The St. Peters Rec-Plex features indoor NHL-size ice rinks with public skate times, lessons, and seasonal hockey programs. It’s about a 15-minute drive from St. Charles and works well for casual skating or skill sessions.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Hidden Valley Ski

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 45 to 55-minute drive from St. Charles and is the closest traditional downhill winter sports destination in the region.

Snow Creek

Address: 1 Snow Creek Dr, Weston, MO 64098

Phone: (816) 640-2200

Details: Snow Creek offers skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with a mix of beginner and intermediate terrain, plus a terrain park. It’s about a 3.5- to 4-hour drive from St. Charles and works as a longer, but doable winter road-trip option when you want more vertical than local hills provide.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

Winter in St. Charles brings plenty of chances to enjoy the outdoors once snow settles in. Local parks and open green spaces quickly become favorite sledding spots after fresh snowfall.

St. Charles spots to consider:

• Blanchette Park features open grassy areas and gentle hills that work well for sledding when snow conditions allow. Its central location and varied slopes make it a popular local option for winter play. (Source: St. Charles Parks & Recreation)

Further outdoors:

• Art Hill — This Forest Park highlight offers longer runs on scenic hills once snow accumulates. It’s about a 30- to 35-minute drive from St. Charles and provides classic sledding terrain without heading into deep backcountry.

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

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