Winthrop Rink In the winter
We’re a nonprofit dedicated to fostering community through the joys of outdoor skating and recreation.
Since the early 1900s, locals have ice skated on the frozen lakes and rivers of the Methow Valley in central Washington State. But in some winters, the temperatures weren’t cold enough for the water to safely freeze for skating. So, in 1999, community members founded our nonprofit and partnered with the Town of Winthrop to build an NHL-sized, refrigerated outdoor ice rink. The Winthrop Rink opened its doors in 2007, and has grown to provide 135 days of ice skating in the fall and winter seasons, and 120 days of dryland arena sports in the spring and summer. The Winthrop Rink is enjoyed by around 7,000 youth and 9,000 adults every year, and rink-related tourism generates over $1.3 million annually to the local economy.
Plan Your Visit
Find a Session
View our schedule to find a public session you want to attend.
Admissions
Check out our rates and passes for public sessions and learn about season memberships, punch card packages, and gift cards.
Directions & PARKING
We're located just across the Spring Creek Bridge from the Town of Winthrop. Get directions. For general parking, please use upper lot. For ADA parking and deliveries, use lower lot.
Youth Programs
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Learn to Skate
Want to feel more comfortable on the ice, or take your skating skills to the next level? This program is for you! Classes for youth (3-17) and adults (18+).
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Figure Skating Lessons
Lessons are available for graduates of our Learn to Skate program who are ready to learn the fundamentals of figure skating.
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Private Lessons
Tailored instruction for all skaters, designed to meet your training needs.
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Youth Hockey
Join the Winthrop Wolverines, our youth hockey program for players ages 5-18.
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Field Trips
Bring your students for some outdoor ice skating fun at the Winthrop Rink!
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Youth Tournaments
The Great Outdoors Classic is an outdoor tournament youth hockey players will never forget!
The Joyful Jamboree
Part hockey tournament. Part music festival. Part food truck caravan. There’s nothing quite like The Joyful Jamboree! This adult hockey tournament was designed to be a bit different. Think dancing teddy bears, steins of beer, and Chicago dogs piled high with toppings. Oh yeah, and friendly rivalries. Want to join the fun? Pack your best tie-die, but probably best to leave the brass knuckles at home. Because The Joyful Jamboree’s a place to make friends with the other side. In all the ways.
Adult Programs
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Learn to Skate
Want to feel more comfortable on the ice, or take your skating skills to the next level? This program is for you! Classes for youth (3-17) and adults (18+).
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Figure Skating Lessons
Lessons are available for graduates of our Learn to Skate program who are ready to learn the fundamentals of figure skating.
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Private Lessons
Tailored instruction for all skaters, designed to meet your training needs.
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Learn to Play Hockey
Learn-to-Play is a six-week program designed for adults (ages 18+) who can skate, but have never played hockey before.
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Methow Hockey League
Wednesday night is hockey night for our local co-ed league.
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Adult Tournaments
The Joyful Jamboree is an hockey tournament series with a music festival vibe. Co-Ed and Women’s divisions available.
Support Our Sponsors
The Winthrop Rink is supported by over 70 local businesses and organizations. They make it possible to host tournaments and provide affordable year-round programming for youth and adults. Get discounts and special offers to their businesses in “The Inside Edge,” our coupon passport fundraiser.