Ice Skating For the first time in several years, Riponites and visitors to the area have a place to ice skate! Volunteers from the community, in partnership with Ripon College and the City of Ripon, created the rink to provide a safe, outdoor recreational activity. The rink, which is located adjacent to the Village Green (400 Watson Street) in downtown Ripon, opened January 9, 2010.
Open skating is available on Mondays and Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m. as well as Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 4 to 9 p.m. The rink is also open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Come on down and check it out!
Snowmobile Trails There are a number of snowmobile clubs and trails in the area. Visit the links below for more information!
Northwestern Trail Pick up the Northwestern Trail behind the Ripon Public Library on Jefferson Street. This old railroad trail is for hikers, bikers, snowshoers, and cross country skiers. The trail runs for 2.8 miles through the city northwest out to County PP at the edge of Fond du Lac County.
Stott Wetlands Trail and Ceresco Prairie Conservatory Parking for the Stott Trail and Ceresco Prairie Conservatory can be found in the Rodman/Storzer Center parking lot on the Ripon College campus. To access trails along the Prairie, and also in the adjacent South Woods, begin by taking the Stott Trail on the south east side of the Storzer Athletic Center.
Mascoutin Valley Trail The Mascoutin Valley Trail begins on Locust Road near County Road E, located about two miles north of Ripon. The trail runs through the countryside from Ripon to Berlin. A small parking area is available adjacent to Locust Road.
