Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

About Como Park Ski Center

Como Park Ski Center, also known as Mount Como, features two rope tows, a 150 foot vertical drop on 15 skiable acres, over 5K of groomed cross country trails, lessons for all ages and skill levels, and ski and snowboard rentals. Como Park Ski Center is located at 1431 North Lexington Parkway near Lake Como and the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory. The chalet is located inside the golf course clubhouse.

2023-24 Como Park Ski Center Hours
Hours are weather-dependent and subject to change. Ticket sales end one hour before the hill closes. Advance equipment fittings are strongly encouraged for lesson participants.
Day	Date	Time	Offering
Sat.	Dec. 9	10am - 4pm	Equipment fittings & cross-country rentals
Sun.	Dec. 10	10am - 4pm	Equipment fittings & cross-country rentals
Sat.	Dec. 16	10am - 4pm	Equipment fittings & cross-country rentals
Sun.	Dec. 17	10am - 4pm	Equipment fittings & cross-country rentals
Wed.	Dec. 27	10am - 6pm	Holiday clinics & open ski
Thur.	Dec. 28	10am - 6pm	Holiday clinics & open ski
Fri.	Dec. 29	10am - 6pm	Holiday clinics & open ski
Sat.	Dec. 30	10am - 6pm	Holiday clinics & open ski
Sun.	Dec. 31	10am - 6pm	Open ski
Mon.	Jan. 1	10am - 6pm	Open ski
Wed.	Jan. 3	3pm - 9pm	Open ski
Thur.	Jan. 4	3pm - 9pm	Open ski
Fri.	Jan. 5	3pm - 9pm	Open ski
Sat.	Jan. 6 - Feb. 17	8am - 6pm	Lessons only*
Sun.	Jan. 7 - Feb. 18	10am - 6pm	Lessons only*
Wed.	Jan. 10 - Feb. 14	3pm - 9pm	Lessons* & open ski
Thu.	Jan. 11 - Feb. 15	3pm - 9pm	Lessons* & open ski
Mon.	Jan. 15	10am - 6pm	Open ski
Mon.	Feb. 19	10am - 6pm	Open ski

* Please note, due to our lesson program, rental equipment is not available on lesson weekends. The week of February 11 is reserved for make-up lessons due to weather cancellations. If there are no class cancellations, open ski hours may expand starting February 10.

Downhill, Cross-Country & Snowboard Lessons

Como Park Ski Center has lessons for all ski and snowboard levels. Students are grouped by ability for a more enjoyable experience. In order to pass to the next level, students must demonstrate the skills taught at their current level. The program prioritizes safety, fun, and learning. Helmets are required for all students.

For scholarship information, contact ParksWinterSki@ci.stpaul.mn.us.

Next month, we will be making a transition to a new registration software. This is an exciting change as the new system, Rec Trac, will allow us to better connect our community to resources and create a more user friendly experience. Rec Trac will launch on December 5, 2023 with many winter program registrations opening shortly after, including ski and snowboard lessons. More details on this transition will be shared in the coming weeks.

With this new registration software, the 2023-2024 ski and snowboard lessons will open Wednesday, December 6. Lessons begin Saturday, January 6. Links to register online will be available soon.
Equipment Rental Packages

Please note, due to our lesson program, equipment rentals are only available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays during chalet hours.
- Skis, boots, and poles (downhill or cross country): $15
- Snowboard and boots: $15
- Snowshoes: $12
Safety is our number one priority. Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel, postpone or move indoors any outdoor activity, should the forecasted temperature reach any combination of wind and temperature that is -25 degrees or colder, or if blizzard conditions occur.

The decision to cancel programs will be made a minimum of two hours prior to a program start time. Please check your email or call the chalet at 651-488-9673 for cancellation information.

If there is a weather cancellation during a program with multiple sessions, a make-up class will be held on the same day at the same time in the following weeks.

Cross-country classes/clinics are dependent on natural snow. If these programs are cancelled due to lack of snow, a full refund will be issued.
If you are experienced in downhill skiing, snowboarding, or cross-country skiing and want to share your skills with the community, consider working at Como Park Ski Center this winter! Lessons typically take place December through February on weekends and Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Training is scheduled to begin in November and salary will be dependent on experience. For more information, contact Amanda Smith at 651-266-6488 or ParksWinterSki@ci.stpaul.mn.us.