Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Waco

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

Chaparral Ice

Address: 2525 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78757

Phone: (512) 252-8500

Details: Chaparral Ice is a full-service ice skating facility in the Austin area with indoor public skating sessions, learn-to-skate programs, hockey leagues, and figure skating opportunities throughout the year. It’s one of Central Texas’s most established rinks and welcomes skaters of all experience levels. It’s about a 3 hour drive from Waco for a solid ice skating destination just beyond the local metro area.

Ice & Field at The Crossover

Address: 1717 Scottsdale Dr, Ste 100, Leander, TX 78641

Phone: (512) 528-3211

Details: Ice & Field at The Crossover is a full-sized indoor ice skating facility with two NHL-regulation rinks offering public skating sessions, learn-to-skate classes, adult and youth hockey, and figure skating programs. It’s a solid year-round ice skating option and is about a 1 hour 45 minute drive from Waco for those willing to travel.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Ruidoso Winter Park

Address: 121 Ski Run Rd, Alto, NM 88312

Phone: (575) 336-7079

Details: Ruidoso Winter Park offers snow tubing lanes with lift service and man-made snow throughout the winter season. It’s about a 7 hour drive from Waco, making it better suited for a weekend winter getaway in the mountains.

Winter Park Resort

Address: 85 Parsenn Rd, Winter Park, CO 80482

Phone: (970) 726-6514

Details: Winter Park Resort offers extensive skiing, snowboarding, and a tubing hill with terrain for beginners through advanced riders, plus reliable snow throughout the season. You can fly from Waco Regional Airport or drive to Dallas/Fort Worth for a nonstop flight to Denver, then reach the resort in about a 1 hour 45 minute drive from Denver International Airport. It’s a smooth travel option for a true mountain winter getaway without an all-day road trip.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

Snow is rare in Central Texas, but when a winter freeze or light snowfall hits, parks and grassy hills around Waco become temporary spots for sledding and cold-weather play. It’s a good idea to check city updates before heading out to make sure conditions are safe.

Waco spots to consider:

• Cameron Park has rolling terrain and open grassy areas that locals use for sledding and winter fun when snow or ice covers the ground. Its large size and varied hills make it one of the best places in town to take advantage of rare snowy days. (Source: City of Waco)

Further outdoors:

• Mother Neff State Park — This scenic park along the Leon River has natural slopes and open areas that can work for winter exploring during rare snowy conditions, and it is about a 45 minute drive from Waco.

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

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