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1. Can I rent skates for public skating?

Yes, we have a limited number of skates in each size available for rent during all public skating sessions.

2. Do you offer skating lessons?

Yes, the Skating School teaches ISI skating techniques for skaters age 3-18.

3. What is the distance around the John Rose MN OVAL?

One lap around the track equals 400 meters, 4 laps around makes 1 mile!

4. Does the OVAL close due to inclement weather?

Yes, the OVAL does close due to excessive snowfall or extreme cold.

If snow is falling at a rate greater than can be cleared by the Zamboni, the OVAL must be closed to maintain a quality, safe sheet of ice.

As a general guideline, OVAL activities are cancelled when windchills are consistently below -25 degrees according to Weather.com. However, user groups have the option to skate even if windchills fall below this threshold with management approval.

5. How many people can the banquet facility accommodate?

We can accommodate up to 280 people for a dinner reception. Our rooms can be set up in a number of different ways to fit your needs.

6. What types of events does the Roseville Skating Center host?

Due to its uniqueness the John Rose MN OVAL is able to host many different kinds of events and activities. Some include: World Cup Speedskating, World Bandy Championships, National Bandy Championships, Aggressive Skating Association qualifying competitions and the Minnesota Wild jersey unveiling ceremony. The Banquet facilities are often host to wedding ceremonies, meetings, church groups, and many other social activities.

7. Can we host a birthday skating party at the Skating Center?

Yes, you can rent a banquet room during a public skating session for your birthday celebration.

8. Do you have group rates?

Yes, we offer discounted rates to groups of 20 or more people. Please call (651) 792-7124 to book your group outing.

9. Is the OVAL the same as the Skating Center?

The OVAL is one part of the Roseville Skating Center. The Skating Center also includes an indoor arena and a first-class banquet facility.

10. How do you keep the ice from melting in the fall and spring when the temperatures can be so warm?

The John Rose MN OVAL has a state of the art cooling system that includes 800+ tons of refrigeration and 84 miles of underground piping to cool the 110,000 square feet of ice.