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Ice skating rinks in Illinois

92 ice skating rinks in Illinois, out of 138 skating rinks we list in the state. A rink is listed here only when Google lists it as an ice skating rink, its name says so, or a customer review or the rink's own website describes ice skating there. Sorted by Google rating, weighted by the number of reviews.

Ice time is shared with hockey, figure skating and lessons, so public skate sessions can be short and change week to week. Check the rink's schedule before you go.

Admit one · Ice No. 0001

The Loading Dock

401 Front St, Grafton, IL

Ice Birthday parties
4.5Rating
4,494Reviews
1Programs

“Then, I got to watch ice-skating inside, which was a surprise!” (Google review, Feb 2026)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 2 times in reviews

  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0002

Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon

337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Skate rental
4.6Rating
1,608Reviews
2Programs

“Your visit to Chicago is incomplete in winter if you don't visit Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating rink.” (Google review, Jan 2025)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 19 times in reviews

  • Outdoor / seasonal “It was my first time at an outdoor rink and I loved that it was a path vs a standard rink.” (Google review, Jan 2026)
  • Skate rental “Skate rentals were good, our friends young boy wasn't allowed to wear the strap on kids skates, but they were able to rent some skates his size.” (Google review, Dec 2025)
Admit one · Ice No. 0003

Fox Valley Ice Arena

1996 S Kirk Rd, Geneva, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
929Reviews
6Programs

“My daughter takes ice skating lessons here and we regularly go to ‘public skate’.” (Google review, Feb 2019)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 24 times in reviews

  • Public skating Same review as above
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0004

Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank

1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

Ice Public skatingHockey
4.7Rating
573Reviews
2Programs

“The skate coaches give an incredible about of patience, encouragement, skill, and knowledge to the children learning to skate for hockey.” (Google review, Mar 2024)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 25 times in reviews

  • Public skating “Good for open skating near the city.” (Google review, Feb 2026)
  • Hockey Same review as above
Admit one · Ice No. 0005

Robert Crown Community Center

1801 Main St, Evanston, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
593Reviews
4Programs

“Between the turf sports fields, the ice rinks, the basketball court, and the library, there is something for everyone!” (Google review, Mar 2026)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 15 times in reviews

  • Public skating “Came here for open skating in the afternoon.” (Google review, Feb 2026)
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0006

McFetridge Sports Center

3843 N California Ave, Chicago, IL

Ice Public skatingAdult nights
4.5Rating
492Reviews
4Programs

“There is a great variety of indoor activities at McFetridge, and I would recommend doing the ice skating.” (Google review, Dec 2022)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 12 times in reviews

  • Public skating “The rink gets really busy during public skates but the freestyles are pretty empty.” (Google review, Jan 2023)
  • Adult nights “We came during the designated adult skating time and it wasn't being enforced.” (Google review, Mar 2025)
Admit one · Ice No. 0007

UI Ice Arena

406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.7Rating
360Reviews
6Programs

“Overall, it's a fantastic place for ice skating enthusiasts or anyone looking to have a good time on the ice.” (Google review, Feb 2024)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 23 times in reviews

  • Public skating “Would reccomend going in the afternoon public skate times for a little less busy time.” (Google review, Dec 2022)
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0008

Skatium Ice Arena

9340 Weber Park Pl, Skokie, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.7Rating
328Reviews
6Programs

“I understand not wanting the devices on the ice when crowded, but perhaps it could be something they offer for either private parties or when there are fewer than 20 people during open skating times.” (Google review, Mar 2018)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 19 times in reviews

  • Public skating Same review as above
  • Birthday parties “Nice place for birthday parties, small parties for kids and adults, good customer service from the staff, very helpful, big parking lot” (Google review, Feb 2018)
Admit one · Ice No. 0009

Nicholas Sportsplex

1501 Feehanville Dr #6012, Mt Prospect, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.6Rating
371Reviews
5Programs

“Two hockey skating rings for your kids to play around.” (Google review, May 2021)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 10 times in reviews

  • Public skating Per the rink's website
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0010

Rocket Ice Skating Rink

180 Canterbury Ln, Bolingbrook, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
411Reviews
6Programs

“It is a fantastic 2 rink facility that offers a great opportunity for beginners to learn to figure skate or develop their hockey skills.” (Google review, May 2025)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 27 times in reviews

  • Public skating “This rink has the most open skate / stick and puck ice time to accommodate everyone's schedule.” (Google review, May 2025)
  • Birthday parties “I am from out of town and had my son's 16th birthday party there since most of our family live out that way.” (Google review, Oct 2026)
Admit one · Ice No. 0011

Carlson Ice Arena

4150 N Perryville Rd, Loves Park, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
462Reviews
5Programs

“We had a blast but the ice rink was very busy. we got knocked down twice from younger kids weaving in and out of people holding hands.” (Google review, Dec 2022)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 14 times in reviews

  • Public skating Per the rink's website
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0012

McKendree Metro Rec Plex

205 Rec Plex Dr, O'Fallon, IL

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.3Rating
521Reviews
4Programs

“I love the gym pool and ice rink, really nice place with affordable prices.” (Google review, Apr 2026)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 5 times in reviews

  • Public skating Per the rink's website
  • Lessons Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0013

The Edge Ice Arena

735 E Jefferson St, Bensenville, IL

Ice Birthday partiesLessons
4.4Rating
435Reviews
4Programs

“A couple of time a month they would rent out he ice rink and we got to skate on it.” (Google review, Jul 2022)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 25 times in reviews

  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
  • Lessons Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0014

McCormick Tribune Plaza

1 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Ice Birthday parties
4.5Rating
379Reviews
1Programs

“There's an ice skating rink and a restaurant as well as a coffee shop and other places.” (Google review, Dec 2024)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 20 times in reviews

  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0015

Franklin Park Ice Arena

9711 Waveland Ave, Franklin Park, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
397Reviews
5Programs

“Fantastic place, nice people who teach the kids how to skate and play hockey.” (Google review, Jul 2026)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 19 times in reviews

  • Public skating “Also the public skating is pretty good, it’s not crowded on weekdays at all, so the rink is all yours to practice :)” (Google review, Oct 2022)
  • Birthday parties “Had a a birthday party for my cousin.” (Google review, Apr 2018)
Admit one · Ice No. 0016

Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink

3400 S 53rd Ave, Cicero, IL

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Lessons
4.7Rating
235Reviews
2Programs

“Nice little place to ice skate, has a decent size rink and it’s great for a family” (Google review, Mar 2020)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 5 times in reviews

  • Outdoor / seasonal “Great outdoor ice but not a whole lot of room to put on gear.” (Google review, Feb 2020)
  • Lessons “I took my niece's here for their first time skating and they got lessons from 2 nice staff members.” (Google review, Jan 2019)
Admit one · Ice No. 0017

Seven Bridges Ice Arena

6690 IL-53, Woodridge, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.2Rating
445Reviews
5Programs

“Open skate is affordable and ice is well Maintained.” (Google review, Sep 2019)

In the rink's name · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 15 times in reviews

  • Public skating Same review as above
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0018

Millennium Park Ice Rink

11 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL

Ice Skate rental
4.2Rating
444Reviews
1Programs

“One of the coolest ice rinks in terms of the location - a must do activity during the festive season” (Google review, Nov 2025)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 21 times in reviews

  • Skate rental Mentioned 10 times in reviews
Admit one · Ice No. 0019

Warren Park Winter Ice Rink

6601 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Skate rentalHockey
4.6Rating
258Reviews
3Programs

“outdoor ice rink, community sled hockey with Chicago Police Department, plenty of parking, friendly staff...softball in the summer going there over 25 years..” (Google review, Mar 2018)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Mentioned 21 times in reviews

  • Outdoor / seasonal Same review as above
  • Skate rental Mentioned 6 times in reviews
  • Hockey Same review as above
Admit one · Ice No. 0020

Arctic Ice Arena

10700 160th St, Orland Park, IL

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Public skatingBirthday parties
4.3Rating
370Reviews
6Programs

“The coaches are exceptional—knowledgeable, patient, and truly invested in helping young skaters grow both on and off the ice.” (Google review, Dec 2025)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 19 times in reviews

  • Outdoor / seasonal Per the rink's website
  • Public skating Per the rink's website
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0021

Johnny's Icehouse

2550 W Madison St, Chicago, IL

Ice LessonsHockey
4.5Rating
284Reviews
2Programs

“The ice is always really good and there is a good bar overlooking the rink.” (Google review, Dec 2021)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 17 times in reviews

  • Lessons “Me and other 2 friends register for beginner skating lessons here.” (Google review, Oct 2022)
  • Hockey “We used enjoy the place not only his classes but also the hockey toy games where we had lot of fun.” (Google review, Nov 2021)
Admit one · Ice No. 0022

Glenview Community Ice Center

1851 Landwehr Rd, Glenview, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
283Reviews
5Programs

“My son plays hockey and has been skating at the Glenview Rink for the past few years.” (Google review, Dec 2024)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 19 times in reviews

  • Public skating Per the rink's website
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0023

Nelson Center Ice Rink

1601 N 5th St, Springfield, IL

Ice Public skatingAdult nights
4.4Rating
316Reviews
7Programs

“Call or check the website first for open skate, learn to skate, and learn hockey programs.” (Google review, Apr 2026)

In the rink's name · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 14 times in reviews

  • Public skating Same review as above
  • Adult nights “But can you make an adult only section.” (Google review, Oct 2024)
Admit one · Ice No. 0024

Glacier Ice Arena

670 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.3Rating
357Reviews
6Programs

“As a parent of two sons who have been skating and playing hockey at Glacier Ice Rink since 2017, I can confidently say this facility has played a major role in their development.” (Google review, Oct 2024)

Google lists it as an ice skating rink · Per the rink's website · Mentioned 35 times in reviews

  • Public skating Per the rink's website
  • Birthday parties “We have a had a great experience at Glacier from the learn to skate classes, private lessons to birthday parties .” (Google review, Apr 2025)

More ice skating rinks in Illinois

Best rated first. The proof is under each name.

Ice skating rinks by city in Illinois

Cities with two or more ice skating rinks.

Before you go ice skating

  1. Check the public skate schedule. Ice time is shared with hockey, figure skating and classes, so public sessions can be short and change week to week. The ice is resurfaced between sessions.
  2. Dress warm, in layers. Rinks are cold. Wear gloves to protect your hands if you fall, and one pair of thin or medium socks so the skates fit well.
  3. Rentals vary. Most rinks rent figure or hockey skates. Lace them snug around the ankle. If you bring your own, keep the blades sharp and use guards off the ice.
  4. Helmets help beginners. A helmet is a good idea for kids and first-timers. Stay near the boards until you find your balance and skate with the flow of traffic.

More: lessons, hockey and figure skating · guides for first-time skaters

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Programs in Illinois: Public skating (82) · Lessons (69) · Birthday parties (95) · Adult nights (20) · Skate rental (45) · Hockey (72) · Figure skating (55) · Roller derby (2)