St Louis Park Rec Center & ROC

The St. Louis Park Rec Center features an outdoor aquatic park, two indoor ice arenas—and meeting and banquet facilities. It also includes a picnic area, full-service concession stand and locker rooms.

Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC) at St. Louis Park Rec Center

The ROC is the outdoor recreational facility located portion of The Rec Center. Amenities include a covered ice rink in the winter and covered turf in the spring. Special events, such as the spring egg hunt and ice cream social are also held here.

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Indoor Public Skating

The Rec Center often offers indoor public skating times and special events for Holidays.

Little Tot Playtime at St. Louis Park Rec Center

Look for tot times from November through early May. Kids ages 3 to 5 and their parents can enjoy unstructured playtime in the Banquet Room. The cost is $2 at the door (or $40 for a 30-session pass).

The rec center also offers a structured Creative Play program for ages 3-5, where parents can learn about preschool development while playing by using storytelling, improv, mindfulness and collaborative activities. This program requires registration and a commitment.

Birthday Parties at the ROC

Roller Skating: New in 2026, families can rent the ROC dry floor for Tuesday evening roller-skating birthday parties and other private events during the warmer months. Families can rent the floor for a two- hour party, including exclusive use, 30 pair of roller skates and tables and chairs for your party. Available seasonally.

Ice Skating: Rent the outdoor ice rink during the winter months, includes exclusive use and 15 loaner skates.

Turf Rental: Available early April through early May

Learn more: Twin Cities Birthday Parties for Kids: Active Play & Sports.

Useful Links:

• Find Public Skate hours and current prices here
• The ROC information page.
• Find public skating times.