There are many indoor walking options during the winter in Dakota County. Some of the schools and community centers are free and some require a free. If you have a question about a walking space, please follow up with the organization.
ISD 196 Community Education
Walk Until Your Hearts Content fees are $19/person, $25/couple, or $29/family.
- Valley Middle School: Monday-Thursday through Dec. 17, 6-9 p.m.
- Valley Middle School: Saturdays through Dec. 20, 9 a.m.-noon
- Rosemount Middle School: Monday-Thursday through Dec. 17, 6-9 p.m.
- Rosemount Middle School: Saturdays through Dec. 20. 9 a.m.-noon
- Dakota Hills Middle School: Saturdays through Dec. 20, 9 a.m.-noon
Burnsville Center
Mall Walking for Fitness is free. Walk laps indoors before or after shopping for an easy cardio boost. It's temperature-controlled and perfect for rainy days.
- Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Sundays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Eagan Community Center
Walkers must purchase a visit track punch pass. $8 per session/per person or a 10-session pass for $70.
- Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-9 p.m.
- Saturdays, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Farmington Public Schools
Farmington has free walking options at a few of their schools.
- Boeckman Middle School: Monday-Friday during the school year, 4:30-9 p.m.
- Dodge Middle School: Monday-Friday during the school year, 4:30-9 p.m.
- Farmington High School: Monday-Friday during the school year, 4:30-9 p.m. (not available on game nights with admission fee)
Hastings
Hastings has walking passes that are $25 per person per school year. There are $10 passes for Senior Center members and Adult with Disabilities Program participants.
Hastings High School - Field House Upper Walking Track
- Monday-Friday, 6-7 a.m. and 3-10 p.m.
- Saturdays, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Inver Grove Heights
Indoor walking is at the middle school is free. It is not available on school holidays or breaks. The program is only available to Inver Grove Heights ISD 199 residents who are 18 years and older.
Inver Grove Heights Middle School
- Monday-Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Veterans Memorial Community Center
Indoor walking and running is available to all members and daily admission users (18 years and older). Athletic shoes required. The center allows strollers, small children in carriers and wheelchairs. The track is 1/16 of a mile long and circles the fitness center. Children who are members and supervised by an adult can walk or run on the track as long as they do not disturb our other guests.
West St. Paul
Regional Athletics Center offers free walking and jogging.
- Mondays, 7 a.m.-9 a.m.
- Tuesday-Friday, 7 a.m.–noon