Eighty Minutes of Family Skating at The Rink on Lake Saint Louis

LAKE SAINT LOUIS WINTER ACTIVITIES FIELD GUIDE

Eighty Minutes of Family Skating at The Rink on Lake Saint Louis

Public sessions run for 80 minutes on the lakefront rink; rent skates or trainers and, on December weekends, skate with Santa’s helpers while supporting 2nd Harvesters.

Eighty Minutes of Family Skating at The Rink on Lake Saint Louis.

Duration
80 minute sessions
Location
Lake Saint Louis
Operator
The Rink at the Meadows Lake St. Louis
Category
Winter Activities
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Glide across a community ice surface at The Rink on Lake St. Louis, where short, managed sessions make skating an accessible winter outing for families and friends. Sessions last 80 minutes and the operator stages special weekend events in December—an easy, social way to spend a cold afternoon or evening near the water.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE EXPERIENCE

Family-friendly 80-minute skate sessions

Open Public Skate at The Rink on Lake St. Louis runs organized 80-minute sessions designed for a mix of ages and abilities, making it simple to plan a single outing with family or friends.

THE GEAR

Rent skates or trainers as needed

Skate rentals are available for an extra cost, and children's skate trainers can be rented so younger skaters can find their balance on the ice.

THE SEASON

December weekends with Santa’s helpers

On weekends in December the rink features themed sessions where visitors can skate alongside Santa’s helpers; visitors who donate to 2nd Harvesters receive complimentary hot chocolate.

What the day feels like

What it feels like

Arrive, lace up, and take the ice: the session cadence is compact—80 minutes of skating that fits neatly into an afternoon or early evening. The atmosphere skews social and family-oriented, with rentals and trainers onsite to help novices and young children join in.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this outing suits—and who should rethink it.

1
Active FamiliesWell suited: sessions are family-friendly and the rink provides children’s skate trainers to help young skaters participate.
2
Beginners & LearnersIdeal for newcomers because rentals and trainers are available; short, managed sessions let beginners try skating in a controlled window.
3
Small GroupsAppropriate for small groups, keeping in mind that skate passes are limited—plan around the rink’s session capacity.
4
Large PartiesLess ideal for large, unstructured parties since sessions are capacity-managed and skate passes are limited to the session allotment.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

Sessions run for 80 minutes; themed sessions occur on December weekends when Santa’s helpers appear.

What to Bring

Dress for cold conditions on the ice; skate rentals and children's trainers are offered for an additional cost.

Logistics

The Rink on Lake St. Louis is at 830 Fountain Grass Dr—arrive ahead of your booked session to check in and pick up rentals.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is each public skating session?

Each session is 80 minutes long.

Are skate rentals available?

Yes—ice skate rentals are available for an additional cost, and children's skate trainers can also be rented.

Can young children participate?

Yes—sessions are open to all ages and trainers are available to help children find balance on the ice.

Is there a capacity limit for sessions?

Sessions are limited—up to 75 skate passes are allotted.

Are there special events during the season?

On weekends in December you can skate with Santa’s helpers; visitors who donate to 2nd Harvesters receive free hot chocolate.