City of Fertile

It is Ranked #1 in the City of Fertile!

The race is on! Take your family for a free afternoon of sledding and family friendly activities and take advantage of the scenic view just at the start of the Fertile Sand Hills. Pack a thermos of hot cocoa and watch your children share many laughs as they sled down Corner of 2nd Street SW and Garfield Avenue SW Fertile, MN 56540. The Fertile Community Club has a “sled library” located at the sledding hill with free sleds to use. But don't just watch, this is something you have to try too!

It is Ranked #2 in the city of Fertile!

The scenic trail along the Sand Hill River near the Agassiz ELC Nature Center is perfect for those getting back into skiing or seeking an easy outing with fairly flat terrain and the open water of the Sand Hill River providing scenic splendor and wildlife sighting opportunities. Ski trails through rolling hills to suit any level of skier ability and energy are available in the oak savanna/sand dune complex of the Fertile Sand Hills above the river trails. Approximately 10 miles of trails are available for fun and fitness.

Telephone Number:

218-945-3136 (city office)
218-945-3129 (Nature Center)

Ski Rental:

218-945-3136 (city office)
218-945-3129

It is Ranked #3 in the City of Fertile!

This abandoned railroad grade, now a multi-use trail, runs between Ulen, MN on the south and Fertile on the north, paralleling State Highway 32. The trail passes through the cities of Ulen, Gary, Twin Valley, and Fertile which provide support facilites to all trail users including mountain bikers and equestiran users.

It is Ranked #4 in the City of Fertile!

The City of Fertile boasts plenty of winter fun for those warmer winter days, all of it cost effective for families!

Our lighted skating rink and warming house makes for great evening fun. Join with other families in the Fertile area, get some exercise, or just enjoy the winter weather.

The rink will be closed when the temperature is at or below –15 degrees or if the weather is too stormy to keep it open.  Also, the rink will be closed when the ice is in unusable condition and during the time it is being flooded and resurfaced.

Hours of Operations

Monday - Thursday
3:30 - 9 PM

Friday
3:30 - 11 PM
(7 p.m. to 9 p.m. – Hockey only – no “open” skating)

Saturday and Sunday
noon - 5 (1 p.m. to 2 p.m. – Family hockey – no “open” skating)
6 - 11 (6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Hockey only – no “open” skating)
**Closing at 9 PM on Sundays

For a printable version of the hours, click here.