Outdoor rinks and rentals

Outdoor rinks with warming houses The city operates five parks with warming houses near their skating rinks: Birchwood, Browndale, Nelson, Oak Hill and Parkview parks. Warming houses may close when the temperatures fall below negative 5 degrees Fahrenheit and/or the wind chill is negative 15 degrees or lower. Call the weather line at 952.924.2567 for updates.

Warming house hours

Regular hours Dec. 16 – 21, Jan. 3 – Feb. 20

(holidays and weather permitting) DAYs Times

M – Th 4 – 8 p.m. F 4 – 8:30 p.m. Sa 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Su Noon – 7 p.m.

Winter break Dec. 22 – Jan. 2

DAYs Times

M – Sa 10 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. Su Noon – 8:30 p.m.

Holiday and school release day hours

DATEs Times

Dec. 24 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dec. 25 Closed Dec. 31 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.* Jan. 1 Noon – 8:30 p.m. Jan. 16 Noon – 8 p.m. Jan. 27 Noon – 8:30 p.m. Feb. 3 Noon – 8:30 p.m. Feb. 20 Noon – 8 p.m.

* Oak Hill Park will be open for extended hours Dec. 31 from 6 – 9 p.m. location Address Ainsworth Park 7700 28th St. W. Bass Lake Park 3450 Glenhurst Ave. Birchwood Park 2701 Zarthan Ave. S. Browndale Park 4955 Morningside Road Center Park 3750 Wooddale Ave. Fern Hill Park 4421 W. 28th St. Jackley Park 4215 Brookside Ave. Nelson Park 2500 Georgia Ave. S. Oak Hill Park 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. Parkview Park 6801 33rd St. W. Willow Park 2500 Rhode Island Ave. S.

Outdoor winter facility map

Below are the days and times when the WEST rink will be open for general skating (no sticks or goals allowed).

Regular hours Dec. 16 – 21, Jan. 3 – Feb. 20

DAYs Times M, Tu, Th 4 – 6 p.m. W, F 4 – 8 p.m. Sa 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Su Noon – 2 p.m.

Winter break hours Dec. 22 – Jan. 2

DAYs Times

M – F 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sa 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Su Noon – 2 p.m.

Holiday and school release days hours

DATEs Times

Dec. 24 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Dec. 25 Closed Dec. 31 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Jan. 1 Noon – 6 p.m. Jan. 16 Noon – 6 p.m. Jan. 27 Noon – 6 p.m. Feb. 3 Noon – 6 p.m. Feb. 20 Noon – 6 p.m.

Rentals

Warming house rentals

The four enclosed park buildings listed below can accommodate groups up to 25 and are available for rental before, during and after regular warming house hours. location ADDRESS

Birchwood Park 2701 Zarthan Ave. S. Browndale Park 4955 Morningside Road Nelson Park 2500 Georgia Ave. S. Oak Hill Park 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S.

Before/after warming house hours

Private use of the warming house before or after regular public hours. Tables and chairs are included. FEE $50 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident)

During warming house hours

Tables and chairs can be set up for rentals in designated area of the warming house. The general public may still access the building during this time. Group size for this time may be limited. FEE $20 per hour (resident and non-resident)

Outdoor hockey rentals

Outdoor hockey rinks (with hockey nets) are available for private rental at the four parks listed above during regular warming house hours. Broomball and hockey nets are available only at Nelson Park. FEE $30 per hour (resident) / $40 (non-resident)

City of St. Louis Park

Westwood Hills Nature Center facility rental 2023

Outdoor facility rental applications will be accepted beginning Jan. 3, 2023.

Interpretive center

The interpretive center has a multipurpose room that can accommodate up to 130 people for meetings, wedding receptions, galas, company events, birthday parties, family reunions and more! The room also can separate into three smaller spaces for meetings and events. Room amenities include a caterer’s holding kitchen, audiovisual equipment, dimmable lighting and a podium. The Maple room is a smaller conference room that seats up to 16 around a conference table.

A refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit may apply. room rental resident rates non-resident rates

Maple conference room (two-hour minimum) $45 per hour $55 per hour

Willow, Aspen or Oak rooms (two-hour minimum) $50 per hour $60 per hour

Entire facility (12-hour rental) $1,500 $1,800

Upper picnic shelter

Located adjacent to the water garden area, the picnic shelter has six, 8-foot picnic tables. Restrooms, drinking fountains, electrical outlets and sink are available. This open-air shelter has protection from sun and rain with a view of Westwood Lake. There is a $100 refundable damage deposit required that is due 14 days before the event. Dates+times resident rate non-resident rate Weekends: May 6 – Sept. 10, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. or 4 – 8 p.m. $120 per time block $150 per time block Weekdays: May 8 – Sept. 8, 4 – 8 p.m.

$120 flat fee per time block $150 flat fee per time block

Lower park building

Located near the parking lot, the park building has an open floor plan that seats up to 25 people. Windows on three sides of this fully accessible building offer beautiful views of the nature center grounds and the playground. The lower park building also has restrooms, drinking fountains and a sink. It's a great place for meetings, parties and more! There is a $300 refundable damage deposit required that is due 14 days before the event. There is a two-hour rental minimum. Dates+times resident rate non-resident rate Weekends: May 6 – Sept. 10, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. $70 per hour $80 per hour Weekdays: May 8 – Sept. 8, 5 – 8 p.m. $70 per hour $80 per hour

Water garden and waterfall observation deck

Looking for a scenic location for a small wedding, photo shoot or outdoor meeting space? Enjoy the background view of the water garden as you watch the water flow over the top of the 6-foot-high waterfall and tumble down the hillside! From the accessible observation deck you can see the full view of the waterfall, water garden, Westwood Lake and surrounding woods. This is an ideal location for small events up to 20 people. The water garden features native Minnesota plants blooming throughout the summer season as well as streams, waterfalls and a pond. There are bench areas for taking photos or to relax and enjoy the view. There is a $100 refundable damage deposit required that is due 14 days before the event. There is a two hour rental minimum. Dates+time resident rate non-resident rate May 6 – Sept. 10, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. $40 per hour $50 per hour

All rates do not include tax.

Turf rental

March 27 – May 2, 2023

The outdoor facility will have turf which is great for soccer, football or other activities. Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

FEE $50 per hour (resident) / $65 (non-resident)

Ice arena rental

Through March 12, 2023

Rent the outdoor ice arena for birthday parties, celebrations and company or school events. Up to 15 rental skates are included with private ice rental. Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

2022 FEE $160 per hour (resident) / $165 (non-resident) 2023 FEE $165 per hour (resident) / $170 (non-resident)

Dry floor rental May 5 – Oct. 2, 2023

The outdoor facility accommodates up to 700 people for wedding receptions, bar and bat mitzvah parties, company events, birthday parties and a variety of large-scale gatherings. The facility rental includes a public announcement system. Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

FEEs $45 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident) no services, just space $70 per hour (resident) / $85 (non-resident) additional services (i.e. set up needed) $70 food and beverage fee (events over 100 people) $300 refundable damage deposit

Events at the

3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540

Disco Ball Ice Skating: Dec. 18, 12:15 – 1:45 p.m. New Year's Eve at the ROC: Dec. 31, 12:15 – 2:15 p.m. ShamROC Ice Bowling: March 18, noon – 6 p.m. Lions Club Egg Hunt: April 8, 10 a.m.

Rent the

The ROC floor measures 200 feet by 85 feet and includes bleacher seating for 450 people.

The Rec Center facilities

3700 Monterey Drive • 952.924.2540

Banquet Room rental

The Banquet Room overlooks the Aquatic Park and Wolfe Park and is available for wedding receptions, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvah parties, company events, family reunions and meetings. The room seats up to 160 people and offers a caterer’s holding kitchen, dance floor, dimmable lighting and sound system. Audiovisual equipment can be rented for an additional fee. Alcoholic beverages are allowed but must be provided and served by a licensed caterer. An additional $290 is charged to retain a police officer if alcohol is served. Available to rent Sunday – Friday

FEE $70 per hour (resident) / $80 (non-resident), two-hour minimum $700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit Available to rent Saturday, 8 a.m. – midnight FEE $700 (resident) / $800 (non-resident) $700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit

Indoor ice arena

Indoor ice skating party

During public skating sessions (see page 18 for hours), either the Gallery or Banquet rooms can be rented for private parties. Each party will include two-hour use of a room and admission to open skating for up to 15 people. Skate rental will be available for an additional $3 per pair. Gallery room FEE $100 per two hours (resident) / $125 (non-resident)

Banquet room FEE $115 per two hours (resident) / $150 (non-resident)

Indoor ice arena rental

Rent The Rec Center’s indoor ice arena for birthday parties, celebrations and company or school events. We’ll provide the Gallery Room for two hours without additional charge. The Banquet Room can also be reserved for use at half the cost. Up to 15 rental skates are included with private ice rental. Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

FEE 2022: $225 per hour, plus tax 2023: $230 per hour, plus tax

Banquet Room

Gallery Room rental

Located on the first floor of The Rec Center, the Gallery Room can accommodate up to 40 people for small group gatherings, team meetings and birthday parties. Audiovisual equipment can be rented for an additional fee. Total fee depends on duration of rental and amenities. Available to rent Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

FEE $55 per hour (resident) / $65 (non-resident), two-hour minimum $100 refundable damage deposit

Outdoor facility rentals

Picnic shelter rental

Weekends weekdays Rental hours May 6 – Sept. 10 May 30 – Sept. 1 11 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. or 4:30 – 9 p.m. Reserve your picnic shelter now! These open-air shelters can accommodate groups of 20 – 100 people. All shelters have access to electricity and most have grills (except for Fern Hill Park). Indoor restrooms are open May 26 – Sept. 3. Portable toilets will be available before May 25 and after Sept. 4. To view our picnic shelters, visit www.stlouispark.org/parks-rec. Location Address Capacity Fee per time block

Fern Hill Park Shelter (no grill)

4421 28th St. W. 80 people $90 (resident) / $110 (non-resident) Oak Hill Park Central Shelter 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 40 people $95 (resident) / $115 (non-resident) Oak Hill Park Main Shelter 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 100 people $120 (resident) / $150 (non-resident) Wolfe Park East Shelter 3700 Monterey Drive 35 people $95 (resident) / $115 (non-resident) Wolfe Park West Shelter 3700 Monterey Drive 35 people $95 (resident) / $115 (non-resident)

$100 refundable damage deposit for picnic shelter rentals Holidays: Shelters cannot be reserved on Memorial Day, Independence Day or Labor Day. On holidays, shelters are available only on a first-come, first-serve basis. Note: Picnic shelters in all other parks cannot be reserved; they are available only on a first-come, first-serve basis. Professional photos

Interested in using a St. Louis Park facility for a professional photo or video shoot? Contact the city in advance at 952.924.2540.

Park building rental

Weekends weekdays Rental hours May 6 – Sept. 10 May 30 – Sept. 1 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. (two-hour minimum) All buildings are fully enclosed and have indoor restrooms, Wi-Fi, tables and chairs.

location address Capacity / amenities Fee Birchwood Park 2701 Zarthan Ave. S. 20 people / indoor fireplace, near ballfields $70 per hour (resident) / $80 (non-resident)

Browndale Park

4955 Morningside Road 20 people / indoor fireplace, near ballfields $70 per hour (resident) / $80 (non-resident)

Louisiana Oaks Park 3520 Louisiana Ave. S. 30 people / near ballfields $70 per hour (resident) / $80 (non-resident)

Nelson Park 2500 Georgia Ave. S. 20 people $70 per hour (resident) / $80 (non-resident)

Oak Hill Park 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S. 20 people / indoor fireplace, near ballfields, splash pad $70 per hour (resident) / $80 (non-resident)

Wolfe Park (available year-round) 3700 Monterey Drive 30 people / indoor fireplace

$70 per hour (resident) / $80 (non-resident) $300 refundable damage deposit for park building rentals. For an additional fee and based on staff availability, rental outside season listed above may be available.

City of St. Louis Park

NATURE CENTE R

See page 29 for Westwood Hills Nature Center facility rentals.

RESERVE

spring and summer rentals!