Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Knoxville

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

Ice Chalet Knoxville

Address: 100 Lebanon St, Knoxville, TN 37919

Phone: (865) 588-1858

Details: Ice Chalet Knoxville is a year-round indoor ice rink offering public skating sessions, figure skating, lessons, and youth and adult hockey. It’s located just west of downtown and is one of the most convenient and reliable ice skating options in the Knoxville area.

Cool Sports Icearium

Address: 110 S Watt Rd, Knoxville, TN 37934

Phone: (865) 218-4500

Details: Cool Sports Icearium in Farragut features an indoor ice rink with scheduled public skate sessions, learn-to-skate programs, and hockey leagues. It’s about a 25 minute drive from central Knoxville and provides another dependable indoor skating option during the winter months.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Ober Mountain

Address: 1339 Ski Mountain Rd, Gatlinburg, TN 37738

Phone: (865) 436-5423

Details: Ober Mountain offers skiing, snowboarding, and a snow tubing park with snowmaking throughout the winter season. It’s about a 1 hour drive from Knoxville and is the closest true ski area for a snowy mountain day trip.

Cataloochee Ski Area

Address: 1080 Ski Lodge Rd, Maggie Valley, NC 28751

Phone: (828) 926-0285

Details: Cataloochee Ski Area features downhill skiing, snowboarding, and a tubing hill with terrain for a range of skill levels and reliable snowmaking. It’s about a 2 hour drive from Knoxville and makes a solid Smoky Mountains winter getaway.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

After a good snowfall, Knoxville’s parks and open hillsides become gathering places for sledding and laid-back winter fun. Checking park or city updates before heading out can help you find the best and safest spots to enjoy the snow.

Knoxville spots to consider:

• Victor Ashe Park has wide open fields and gentle slopes that locals use for sledding and snow play when snow is deep enough to cover the ground. Its spacious layout and easy access make it a popular in-town option for a quick winter outing. (Source: City of Knoxville)

Further outdoors:

• Ijams Nature Center — This natural area along the Tennessee River offers rolling terrain and open clearings that can work for sledding and winter wandering when snow sticks, and it is about a 15 minute drive from downtown Knoxville.

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

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