OPEN for Adventures

Here’s what you’ll experience: Ziplining, Rock Climbing,  Ice Skating, Archery, Mountain Biking, Discovery Playground, Train Ride, Hiking, Shopping, and Dining plus more!

Don’t think of Skypark as an amusement park. Skypark is an outdoor North Pole-themed adventure park! So what is an adventure park? An adventure park is where you are active in the experience!!!! Redesigning the park was very important to the new owners to keep it as eco-friendly as possible. You’ll discover that most of the attractions are powered by you! Skypark is great fun and good exercise (not difficult) for kids of all ages.  Tip: closed-toe shoes required for a lot of the rides

Here are some suggestions. If you want to zipline make your reservation first. They have limited the number of zippers due to Covid 19. Dress warm!! Skypark is colder than the rest of the mountain  (after all it is the North Pole). Try Billys Barbeque (closed Monday and Tuesday)has wonderful brisket and craft beer and is reasonably priced. Be sure to go to the bakery and ask for their Ginger Doodle Cookies, it’s a Skypark specialty.

Note Skypark may be subject to close during bad weather

Silver Bells Summer Roller  Skating Rink

Silver Bells skating rink is a rink for all seasons. It’s an ice skating rink in the winter and a roller rink in the summer. Year-round, what could be more fun than skating outside in the fresh mountain air under the pines? All skates are included in your ticket price. Great exercise for the whole family!

Skypark’s Northwoods Zipline Adventure

*During covid reservations are required make them when you arrive at the park

Experience zipping through the Northwoods at 30 feet above the ground in a forest of tall pines! This 450’ ride ends with a daring but fun zip jump exit! Best of all, go back as much as you want (your admission fee allows you to ride all day). Beautiful view of the forest below and the fresh mountain air in your hair, you’ll want to soar over Skypark again and again! In order to zip through the forest, you must weigh at least 60 pounds and you can’t weigh more than 250, plus you must be wearing closed-toe shoes.

Skypark’s Mountain Biking Adventure

Skypark is working overtime to make a world-class bike park! Mountain Biking is the owner’s real passion and it shows in this awesome bike park. The bike park was professionally designed and consists of 5 different levels from easy to black diamond difficulty. You can bring your own bike or rent one of theirs. The Skypark Adventure Sports Center offers an array of bikes and safety equipment for rent. They also offer orientation seminars and a “Skills Area” where you can try out new techniques. Thursdays are demo days, you are able to demo super duper bikes at a reduced rate! If you have thought about getting into mountain biking Skypark is the best place to start!!!!!

Frozen Falls Climbing Tower

Discover your inner courage as you scale this Iceberg themed climbing wall! This 30-foot climbing tower has three sides, with different levels of difficulty from beginner to advanced climbers. When you reach the top, you are rewarded with a fabulous view of SkyPark! You take the auto-delay back down to earth.  The climbing wall is an adventure for all ages starting at 18 months!

The New Kingdom of the Northwoods

Archery,  Shooting Gallery, and Ax Throwing

Princess Evergreen’s Archery Range

Have you ever tried Archery? At Skypark, they will help you with archery fundamentals, but they add some history about our local native “Serrano Indians”. Open to ages 6 and above, archery is a great way to have fun outdoors especially in the forest.

Northwoods Sharpshooter Gallery

Are you a sharpshooter? This is where Davey Crocket got his start. Great for all ages 3 and above. 3 to 8 years need to be accompanied by an adult.

King Celwyn’s Ax Challenge 

If you never have tried Ax throwing here’s your chance at King Celwyn’s Ax Challenge. Ask one of Skylark’s team member to show you the techniques in holding, positioning, and targeting! Ax throwing can be more challenging than you might think. Open to all kids 12 and older.

Arrow’s Adventure and Magic Portal

Take a pedal car ride through a magical ice tunnel and around a Castle Pond. No age limits, you just have to be able to pedal. Closed-toe shoes are required for this ride.

Northwoods Express Train Ride

All aboard! Take a ride through the Frostbite Tunnel on this miniature train ride. The whole family will love traveling through Santa’s Village seeing all the fun sights!

So, bring the whole family to enjoy SkyPark at Santa’s Village!

Discovery Playscape in the Woods

Discovery Playscape is a wonderful fun playground for all ages. There is a playhouse & obstacle courses with a log balance beam and even musical instruments to play! Kids can climb up into a bird’s nest or test their balance on a spider’s web just their size. You can join in the fun, too.

Santa’s Village Mining Company

Kids will love this outdoor activity! What fun mining for gemstones in Santa’s Sluice Box to hit pay dirt every time! Also, you can mine for gems, stones, minerals, and arrowheads.

This activity does cost extra but it is worth it!

Visit Santa’s Candy Mine to try your hand at panning for your own rock candy!

Fantasy Forest Experience

You can take a guided tour of Santa’s Fresh Air Factory where you will discover The Trees of The Northwoods and learn the magic of the forest ecosystem. So during this 20-minute hike, you will travel along a smooth dirt path with two easy switchbacks, and a grade less steep than Candy Cane Lane. Plus, the trail is stroller-friendly.

The Magic Tree Bouldering Room 

Skypark’s Magic Bouldering room has 12 foot climbing walls suitable for all ages (no age limitations) and skill levels. This room has a thickly padded floor to prevent you from getting hurt. Have you tried bouldering before? No worries! Skypark’s helpful adventure team is always happy to help give you the basics.  You could be hanging from the ceiling like Batman in this cave-like climbing gym!

St. Nick’s Patio & Grille

Savory handcrafted burgers, sandwiches, soups, tacos, pizzas, and salads. Plus, you can relax with friends and family on the coolest patio in town. They have a great Kid’s Menu, too.

Billy’s BBQ House

This is one of the finest barbecues on the mountain!! You can’t help but smell the savory Barbeque’s flavors outside on the patio. Their “pit boss” is obsessive and only uses premium ingredients.  The brisket is one of the best! The BBQ House offers a casual atmosphere with an outdoor patio area. They also serve great mac and cheese! A kids menu is available and prices are really reasonable.

The Lunch Box

Featuring handcrafted paninis and sandwiches. Also, offering ice cream. Be sure to try their signature “Avalanche Sundae” or an Old Time Soda from the vintage soda fountain.

The Gingerbread House Bakery & Sweet Shoppe

The best gingerbread house you’ll ever see! Just follow your nose!  The Gingerbread Maker just loves baking goodies that will melt in your mouth and have you craving for more. The kids will love going into this magical place full of sweet goodness. Be sure to try their famous Ginger Doodle cookies! Shop for great gift items, too.

The Pedal Pub

The Pedal Pub is the ideal spot for craft brews! Plus, you’ll love this “Pedal” inspired, indoor and outdoor Pub.  Relax as you sample one of their locally brewed beers and tasty appetizers.

Kringle’s Coffee & Gifts

 Kringle’s Coffee and Gifts offers delicious blends of aromatic coffee and signature cocoas. Plus, delectable homemade pastries and specialty gift items. Don’t forget, you can grab a boxed “Alpine Lunch” for your hike in the Northwoods.

SkyPark Adventure Center

This is the one-stop shop if you’re ready for adventure! The Adventure Center offers a wide range of equipment for the ultimate outdoor experience. You can purchase fishing tackle, mountain biking gear, hiking shoes, and more! SkyPark brand apparel and gear are also available. It’s a true Adventure Center where you’ll find everything!

Check out the Event Calendar for a schedule of live entertainment and bands!

Along with the rides, attractions, good eats and shopping at SkyPark at Santa’s Village, you’ll find great entertainment, too. There is something always going on in the Park!

History of SkyPark at Santa’s Village

Santa’s Village opened in Skyforest, CA near Lake Arrowhead in 1955. It was the first franchised amusement park that opened more than a month before Disneyland.

The 220-acre winter-themed amusement park was one of Southern California’s biggest tourist attractions. The park featured kiddie rides, including a bobsled, monorail, Ferris Wheel, and a petting zoo with live reindeer. It had shops, a bakery, a candy kitchen, and a toy shop.

Because of reduced attendance and revenue shortfalls, the park closed on March 1, 1998, and sat like a ghost town along the Rim of The World Highway for almost 20 years.