Winter Activities

Cross-Country Skiing, Kicksledding, and Snowshoeing

Season Status

• As of December 9, cross-country ski trails are closed until further notice.

Cross-Country Skiing Locations and Hours

• Riverwood Golf Course, 725 Riverwood Dr.: 10:00am-5:00pm daily (see Trail Fee below)
• General Sibley Park, 5001 S. Washington St.: sunrise to sunset daily
• Atkinson Nature Park, 1921 Riverwood Dr.: sunrise to sunset daily

Kicksledding Location

Riverwood Golf Course: same hours as cross-country skiing

Snowshoeing Locations

Snowshoeing is allowed on any non-paved trail, such as Sleepy Hollow Park bike trail, Bill Mills Nature Trail, East Sibley Nature Trail, and McDowell Dam Recreation Area trail loop. You can also snowshoe along the sides of paved trails and in open park space.

Need to Know

• Cross-country ski trails are groomed for the season as soon as there is adequate snow cover.
• Snowshoeing is allowed alongside ski trails but not on them.
• Riverwood Cross Country Trail Fee: $2 per person per use payable at the Riverwood pro shop
• Call Riverwood at 701-222-6462 with questions.

Equipment Rentals at Riverwood Golf Course

Kicksleds, skis, and snowshoes may be used at other BPRD locations but must be returned to Riverwood.

Kicksled Rental: $5

Ski Rental (skis, boots, and poles)

• Riverwood Golf Course
  • Adult: $13
  • Youth (21 and younger): $8
• Other BPRD Location
  • Adult: $19
  • Youth (21 and younger): $13

Snowshoe Rental

• Adult: $10
• Youth (21 and younger): $5