Things to do at Veterans memorial Recreation area
winter activities:
Our typical hours during the winter for skiing, snowboarding and sledding are 5 - 8pm on Thursdays and 10am - 4pm on Saturday and Sunday. Please be sure to check our website and Facebook page for updates on conditions and opening hours, as they can vary depending on the weather and snow coverage.
We are now closed for skiing and snowboarding for the season!
Lift ticket pricing:
Saturday and Sunday:
Adults $30 Children (ages 6-17) $20 Children under 6 FREE Sledding FREE |
Thursday Nights:
Adults $15 Children (ages 6-17) $10 Children under 6 FREE Sledding FREE |
Be sure to be on the lookout for Community Free Ski Weekends!
Most weekends throughout the winter are FREE for everyone thanks to our wonderful sponsors.
Active military always ski for FREE!
Most weekends throughout the winter are FREE for everyone thanks to our wonderful sponsors.
Active military always ski for FREE!
You can visit Veterans Memorial Recreation Area to hike up and ski/board down, sled, snowshoe, bike or hike the trails
any day of the week!
Please do not proceed up the hill if the groomer is actively working on the hill. There will be signs letting you know that the groomer is working. We also ask that you avoid the ski trails during normal operating hours. Please avoid marked snowmobile trails. Always look both ways and cross snowmobile trails and tracks with caution.
230 VERTICAL FEET
10 TRAILS OVER 50 ACRES
any day of the week!
Please do not proceed up the hill if the groomer is actively working on the hill. There will be signs letting you know that the groomer is working. We also ask that you avoid the ski trails during normal operating hours. Please avoid marked snowmobile trails. Always look both ways and cross snowmobile trails and tracks with caution.
230 VERTICAL FEET
10 TRAILS OVER 50 ACRES
RENTALS: Please note, we do not do rentals. We do have a equipment donation room for members of the Franklin Outing Club. We cannot guarantee what is in the donation room but members are allowed access to the room. Please talk to one of our volunteers for more information!
Skating at veterans memorial recreation area
Our skating pond is located across the street from our main parking lot area. You can park in the small lot next to the pond. If there is still snow on the ice from the latest storm, please do not clear the ice. We will clear it as soon as possible. Skating is done at your own risk.
spring, summer and fall activities:
Veterans Memorial Recreation Area is open from sun up to sun down every day of the week
during the warmer months for hiking, biking and disc golf!
There is no fee to use our facilities but donations do help us to maintain the facilities throughout the year. Please consider giving a donation on our website if you are going to be using the trails or disc golf.
during the warmer months for hiking, biking and disc golf!
There is no fee to use our facilities but donations do help us to maintain the facilities throughout the year. Please consider giving a donation on our website if you are going to be using the trails or disc golf.
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Disc golf course: |
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LODGE RENTALS AT VETERANS MEMORIAL RECREATION AREA
The lodge at Veterans Memorial Recreation Area is available for private rental!
The lodge is perfect for private events such as birthday parties, weddings, family reunions and more. To request a date for rental, please fill out the prompt below or email us at franklinoutingclub@gmail.com.
The Franklin Outing Club will contact you about your requested date via the email provided. Requests are not final until the deposit is paid and the agreement is returned to the Franklin Outing Club.
Please note that we do not take rentals during the winter months of December 15th - March 15th as we are focused on being open for skiing, snowboarding and our winter carnival events. Sorry for any inconvenience!
The lodge is perfect for private events such as birthday parties, weddings, family reunions and more. To request a date for rental, please fill out the prompt below or email us at franklinoutingclub@gmail.com.
The Franklin Outing Club will contact you about your requested date via the email provided. Requests are not final until the deposit is paid and the agreement is returned to the Franklin Outing Club.
Please note that we do not take rentals during the winter months of December 15th - March 15th as we are focused on being open for skiing, snowboarding and our winter carnival events. Sorry for any inconvenience!

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