MILWAUKEE CO. (WITI) -- With fresh snow on the ground, Milwaukee County Parks are coming to life with lots of winter activities for the entire family.
The warming house at Whitnall Park, 6751 S. 92nd Street will have special hours today, Friday, February 8th from 4pm-8pm. Whitnall’s warming house normal weekend hours are Saturday 11am-8pm and Sunday 12pm-6pm. Beverages for youth and adults will be available for purchase.
Cross-county ski trails at Whitnall and Brown Deer Parks will be groomed. Cross-country ski and snowshoe rentals at Whitnall Park are priced as follows:
Door County Dog Sled rides will be available at Whitnall Park warming house this weekend from 11am-1pm on both Saturday and Sunday. Rides will cost $15 per person. For more information call the Door County Sled Dog hotline for up-to-date information and snow conditions at (414) 967-9677.
Ice skating with skate rentals ($8 for adults, $7 for ages 17 & under) will also be open on the downtown outdoor rink at Red Arrow Park, 920 N. Water St. this Friday & Saturday 11am- 11pm and Sunday 11am-6pm.
The Rock Snow Park, (formerly Crystal Ridge) will be open Friday, January 8 from 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Admission to the Snow Park for Skiers and boarders on Friday is $24 for an Adult and $20 for a Child. Weekend Hours and Pricing: Saturday: 10 am to 10pm, Sunday: 10am to 9pm. Adult all-day Ski/Board Admission: $35 /Adult Night Session Ski/Board Admission: $24, Child all day: Ski/Board Admission $25/Child Night Session Ski/Board Admission: $20
*There is a grooming break on the terrain park and ski hill from 4:00 to 5:00
Tubing Session Times: Tubing is $15 per tube for a two hour session. Session Times for Friday, February 8th start at 4:00pm and last session starting at 8pm. Saturday, February 9th starting at 10am and last session starting at 8pm. On Sundays starting from 10am and last session starting at 6pm. Customers can call 414-529-SNOW for daily Snow Park hours and prices.
In addition, there are numerous sledding hills for children and families to enjoy in the Milwaukee County Parks.
Sledding Hills (weather permitting): Locations marked with a "*" are also Lighted Sledding Hills for night-time fun Daily, 4:30-8:30 p.m.
For more information go to countyparks.com or the Milwaukee County Parks Hotline number at 414-257-5100.