Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Oxford

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Oxford, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.

⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

Goggin Ice Center

Address: 610 S Oak St, Oxford, OH 45056

Phone: (513) 529-9800

Details: Goggin Ice Center at Miami University is a large indoor ice facility with multiple rinks offering public skating sessions, learn-to-skate programs, figure skating, and hockey throughout the winter season. It’s right in Oxford and is one of the premier year-round ice skating options in southwest Ohio.

Northland Ice Center

Address: 10400 Reading Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241

Phone: (513) 563-0001

Details: Northland Ice Center hosts indoor public skating sessions, hockey leagues, and skating lessons on a full-size rink. It’s about a 45 minute drive from Oxford and provides another reliable indoor skating option during the colder months.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Perfect North Slopes

Address: 19074 Perfect Ln, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Phone: (812) 537-3754

Details: Perfect North Slopes offers downhill skiing, snowboarding, and a large snow tubing park with extensive snowmaking and groomed runs. It’s about a 1 hour 15 minute drive from Oxford and is one of the closest full winter sports destinations in the region.

Mad River Mountain

Address: 1000 Snow Valley Rd, Zanesfield, OH 43360

Phone: (800) 231-7669

Details: Mad River Mountain features skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing with terrain suited for beginners through advanced riders and reliable snowmaking. It’s roughly a 2 hour drive from Oxford and makes a solid winter day trip for more hill variety.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

When a fresh snowfall settles in, parks and open hills around Oxford become favorite places for sledding and easygoing winter fun. Checking city or park updates before heading out can help ensure conditions are safe and accessible.

Oxford spots to consider:

• Hueston Woods State Park has open grassy areas and gentle slopes near the lake that locals use for sledding and snow play when snowfall is deep enough to stick. Its natural setting and proximity to town make it a popular place to enjoy a winter afternoon outdoors. (Source: Ohio Department of Natural Resources)

Further outdoors:

• Mount Airy Forest — This large Cincinnati park features rolling terrain and wooded hills that can work well for sledding and winter exploring when snow accumulates, and it is about a 1 hour drive from Oxford.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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