F.A.Q.

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

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.

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

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

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

Yes, you can rent a banquet room during a public skating session for your birthday celebration, or rent private ice Indoors, or rent private ice outdoors on the Oval (November to March). 

We can accommodate up to 275 people for a dinner reception. Our rooms can be set up in a number of different ways to fit your needs.

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

Due to its uniqueness, the Guidant 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.

Yes, the Oval and Arena have been lucky enough to have the likes of former Olympians such as Dan Jansen, Bonnie Blair, Paul Wylie, Neal Broten,  Amy Peterson, Annie Driscoll, former Governor Jesse Ventura, and Governor Tim Pawlenty. Just to name a few!

The Guidant 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.

We have the largest aggressive skate park in the Midwest, and it continues to grow annually.