Parade Ice Garden

Twin Cities Indoor Ice Rink in Downtown Minneapolis

Parade Ice Garden is a year-round indoor ice arena operated by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board near Loring Park and the Walker Art Center. The rink hosts public skating, league hockey, figure skating, and instructional programs through SportQuest Skating Academy (SQSA Parade) and other community partners.

Programs for Kids

The arena offers structured kid-focused programs across the calendar. Programs include:
- Learn-to-Skate group classes for ages 3-5 (Tots) through teens
- Hockey Skills classes for ages 5-12 covering forward and backward skating, stopping, turning
- Advanced skating courses and freestyle progressions
- Summer skating camps
- Public skate sessions
- Practice ice for area teams and clubs

What's Included

• Full indoor ice sheet
• Rental skates available for public sessions
• Group instruction by certified SQSA coaches
• Locker rooms and warm spectator area
• Drop-in and seasonal session options

Experience

The hockey skills track is paced for new and intermediate young skaters working on stride mechanics, edges, stopping, and basic puck handling. The Park Board's central downtown location makes the arena accessible to families across the city, and programs run on both fall/winter and summer schedules.