Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding

All hours are weather permitting. Ticket sales end one hour before the hill closes. Advance equipment fittings are strongly encouraged for lesson participants. 

2022-23 Hours 

Jan. 3 - Feb. 20

* Please note, due to our lesson program, rental equipment is not available on weekends. 

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. Como Park Ski Center recommends helmets for all students.

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

Ski and snowboard lesson registration opens Monday, November 21, 2022. 

Register for Lessons

Equipment Rental Packages

Please note, due to our lesson program, equipment rentals are only available Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays during chalet hours. 

• Skis, boots, and poles (downhill or cross country): $12
• Snowboard and boots: $12
• Snowshoes: $12

Tow Rope Tickets

Tow rope tickets are $15 and can be purchases inside the Como Park Ski Center Chalet during up to one hour before close. Please note, due to our lesson program, rental equipment is not available on weekends.  

Cross-Country Ski Passes

For information on cross-country ski passes, visit the Cross-Country Skiing webpage. 

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.

For information on renting the Como Park Ski Chalet for weddings or events, call the Como Golf Course at (651) 488-9673.

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.

For information on cross-country skiing, visit the Cross-Country Skiing webpage. 

Como Park Ski Center
1431 North Lexington Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: 651-488-9673
ParksWinterSki@ci.stpaul.mn.us