The Glide at Winter Park
Winter Adventure Starts Here.
The Glide Ice Skating Ribbon
The very first of its kind in Wisconsin, The Glide is a 0.8-mile ice skating ribbon that surrounds Boulder Junction Winter Park and passes through Vilas County’s beautiful Northern Highland-American Legion State Forest. It is free and open to the public between the hours of 10am and 10pm when conditions permit. There are a limited amount of skates to borrow on site for free, or you can rent skates from Coontail in downtown Boulder Junction. Skate reservations are strongly encouraged. Elevate your winter adventure in northern Wisconsin with an enchanting morning or afternoon on The Glide. Happy skating!
The Glide and ice rink at Winter Park are now closed for the 2025 – 2026 season.
Did you visit The Glide this season? The Boulder Junction Economic Development Committee is collecting survey responses as part of an Economic Impact Study. Your input will help us better understand who is using Winter Park, how it is impacting local businesses, and how we can continue to improve and invest wisely in this important community asset. Studies like this rely on real visitor feedback to accurately measure economic impact and guide future decisions that strengthen both recreation and our local economy. Your participation ensures that the story of Winter Park is told with clarity and credibility, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Please complete the survey by clicking here.
Safety Notes:
- Please exercise caution in the parking lot and walking areas around the pavilion and warming hut. These areas are now very icy, so we strongly recommend wearing ice cleats for added safety.
- As always, we encourage all skaters to wear helmets and wrist guards. Remember, the ice is slippery, and safety is our top priority.
Winter Park Rules and Regulations
For more information visit boulderatplay.com or follow the parks board on Facebook at Boulder Junction Community Parks.