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Public skating in Illinois

82 rinks with public skating in Illinois, out of 138 skating rinks we list in the state, the most in Chicago (8). 16 are roller rinks and 65 are ice rinks. A rink is listed here only when a customer review or its own website mentions public skating. Ranked by Google rating weighted by number of reviews; the proof is under each rink.

Check the rink's schedule for today's public sessions before you go. We don't list session times or prices; they change often.

Admit one · Roller No. 0001

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Roller Skating and Bowling Center

1219 W 76th St, Chicago, IL

Roller Public skatingBirthday parties
4.1Rating
2,025Reviews
3Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Birthday parties “I will definitely recommend her as your party host!” (Google review, Oct 2026)
Admit one · Ice No. 0002

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)

Per the rink's website · Mentioned 3 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0003

Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank

1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL

Ice Public skatingHockey
4.7Rating
573Reviews
2Programs

“Good for open skating near the city.” (Google review, Feb 2026)

Mentioned 5 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Hockey “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)
Admit one · Roller No. 0004

Xtreme Wheels - Roller Skating & Family Fun Center

691 S Virginia Rd, Crystal Lake, IL

Roller Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
792Reviews
3Programs

“Staff is friendly and professional and they do fun games throughout open skate.” (Google review, Oct 2017)

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Birthday parties “The rink was very clean and well maintained and the setup for the 18+ rink was very quick Overall the experience was wonderful and I would 100% recommend you to skate here and have a birthday party” (Google review, May 2026)
Admit one · Roller No. 0005

Skateland

4843 Stenstrom Rd, Rockford, IL

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.5Rating
623Reviews
3Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Adult nights “I came on the adult skate night and everything was top tier!” (Google review, Sep 2026)
Admit one · Roller No. 0006

Skate City Belleville

1400 West Blvd, Belleville, IL

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.4Rating
707Reviews
6Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Adult nights Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0007

Robert Crown Community Center

1801 Main St, Evanston, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
593Reviews
4Programs

“Came here for open skating in the afternoon.” (Google review, Feb 2026)

Per the rink's website · Mentioned 3 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Roller No. 0008

Aurora Skate Center

34W113 Montgomery Rd, Aurora, IL

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.4Rating
648Reviews
7Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Adult nights Per the rink's website
Admit one · Roller No. 0009

Lynwood Sport Center

2030 Glenwood Dyer Rd, Lynwood, IL

Roller Public skatingBirthday parties
4.2Rating
809Reviews
3Programs

“With family skating and roller derby matches!” (Google review, Sep 2026)

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0010

McFetridge Sports Center

3843 N California Ave, Chicago, IL

Ice Public skatingAdult nights
4.5Rating
492Reviews
4Programs

“The rink gets really busy during public skates but the freestyles are pretty empty.” (Google review, Jan 2023)

Mentioned 2 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Adult nights “We came during the designated adult skating time and it wasn't being enforced.” (Google review, Mar 2025)
Admit one · Ice No. 0011

UI Ice Arena

406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.7Rating
360Reviews
6Programs

“Would reccomend going in the afternoon public skate times for a little less busy time.” (Google review, Dec 2022)

Per the rink's website · Mentioned 3 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Roller No. 0012

Skateland South

1500 Knights Recreation Dr, Springfield, IL

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.5Rating
464Reviews
4Programs

“As always, they do great with managing birthday parties and general skate sessions.” (Google review, Dec 2024)

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Adult nights “The music during Adult nights is all skate music from start to finish.” (Google review, Dec 2024)
Admit one · Ice No. 0013

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)

Per the rink's website · Mentioned 5 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • 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. 0014

Nicholas Sportsplex

1501 Feehanville Dr #6012, Mt Prospect, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.6Rating
371Reviews
5Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0015

Rocket Ice Skating Rink

180 Canterbury Ln, Bolingbrook, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
411Reviews
6Programs

“This rink has the most open skate / stick and puck ice time to accommodate everyone's schedule.” (Google review, May 2025)

Per the rink's website · Mentioned 6 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • 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. 0016

Carlson Ice Arena

4150 N Perryville Rd, Loves Park, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
462Reviews
5Programs

Per the rink's website

Mentioned 3 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0017

McKendree Metro Rec Plex

205 Rec Plex Dr, O'Fallon, IL

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.3Rating
521Reviews
4Programs

Per the rink's website

Mentioned 2 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Lessons Per the rink's website
Admit one · Roller No. 0018

Skateland

208 Curtis Rd, Savoy, IL

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.4Rating
414Reviews
5Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Adult nights Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0019

Franklin Park Ice Arena

9711 Waveland Ave, Franklin Park, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
397Reviews
5Programs

“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)

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties “Had a a birthday party for my cousin.” (Google review, Apr 2018)
Admit one · Roller No. 0020

Just for Fun Roller Rink - Mundelein

139 N Seymour Ave, Mundelein, IL

Roller Public skatingBirthday parties
4.3Rating
450Reviews
3Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Birthday parties “We had a private party for a graduation and the setup gave our group plenty of space to skate, laugh, and enjoy time together.” (Google review, Jul 2026)
Admit one · Ice No. 0021

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)

Per the rink's website

  • Ice In the rink's name
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0022

Arctic Ice Arena

10700 160th St, Orland Park, IL

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

Per the rink's website

Mentioned 3 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Outdoor / seasonal Per the rink's website
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0023

Glenview Community Ice Center

1851 Landwehr Rd, Glenview, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
283Reviews
5Programs

Per the rink's website

Mentioned 2 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0024

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)

Per the rink's website · Mentioned 2 times in reviews

  • Ice In the rink's name
  • Adult nights “But can you make an adult only section.” (Google review, Oct 2024)
Admit one · Ice No. 0025

Glacier Ice Arena

670 Lakeview Pkwy, Vernon Hills, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.3Rating
357Reviews
6Programs

Per the rink's website

Mentioned once in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • 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)
Admit one · Roller No. 0026

The Rink at Pine Creek (formerly White Pines Roller Rink)

6929 W Pines Rd, Mt Morris, IL

Roller Public skatingAdult nights
4.5Rating
274Reviews
4Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Adult nights Per the rink's website
Admit one · Roller No. 0027

Bella's Bouncies Skate On Grand Roller Rink

720 Grand Ave, Fox Lake, IL

Roller Public skatingBirthday parties
4.3Rating
345Reviews
3Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Roller Google lists it as a roller skating rink
  • Birthday parties “They are so lovely and accommodating, we've had birthday parties there and skated with the kids and will always continue to support this wonderful business!” (Google review, May 2020)
Admit one · Ice No. 0028

Crystal Ice House

320 Prairie St, Crystal Lake, IL

Ice Public skatingAdult nights
4.1Rating
421Reviews
6Programs

“Decently priced open skate.” (Google review, Jul 2025)

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Adult nights “I am looking to find out if you ever offer adult skating?” (Google review, Feb 2024)
Admit one · Ice No. 0029

Bloomington Ice Center

201 S Roosevelt Ave, Bloomington, IL

Ice Public skatingLessons
4.5Rating
237Reviews
3Programs

“Went for open skate with my fiance and it was a fun activity and got some exercise while in the area.” (Google review, Feb 2022)

Mentioned 4 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Lessons “Learn to skate program is awesome for kids with no experience!” (Google review, Jul 2022)
Admit one · Ice No. 0030

East Alton Ice Arena

631 Lewis and Clark Blvd, East Alton, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
232Reviews
5Programs

Per the rink's website

Mentioned once in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties “They serve food, snacks, and beverages, and I have friends who have had birthday parties for their children here as well, and they all had good experiences.” (Google review, Apr 2023)
Admit one · Ice No. 0031

Oak Lawn Park District - Ice Arena

9320 S Kenton Ave, Oak Lawn, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
253Reviews
5Programs

“It’s clean, everyone is friendly, the ice is magical, and the music during the weekday open skate is great.” (Google review, Feb 2026)

Per the rink's website · Mentioned 7 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties “I had my daughters birthday party here and I really enjoyed everything about it.” (Google review, Dec 2017)
Admit one · Ice No. 0032

Owens Center

1019 W Lake Ave, Peoria, IL

Ice Public skatingAdult nights
4.4Rating
239Reviews
7Programs

“Also through the week their public skating time is during school hours which doesn't make much sense to me.” (Google review, Feb 2023)

Per the rink's website · Mentioned 5 times in reviews

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Adult nights “I took the adult skate class with very little prior knowledge and I loved it!” (Google review, Oct 2022)
Admit one · Ice No. 0033

West Meadows Ice Arena

3939 Winnetka Ave, Rolling Meadows, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
237Reviews
6Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0034

IceLand Ice Arena

8435 Ballard Rd, Niles, IL

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
235Reviews
7Programs

“Love their family open skate.” (Google review, Aug 2026)

Per the rink's website

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Outdoor / seasonal “In addition to the indoor rink, there’s also an outdoor rink.” (Google review, Feb 2020)
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0035

Northbrook Sports Center

1730 Pfingsten Rd, Northbrook, IL

Ice Public skatingBirthday parties
4.5Rating
197Reviews
5Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Birthday parties Per the rink's website
Admit one · Ice No. 0036

Oakton Sports Complex

2800 Oakton St, Park Ridge, IL

Ice Outdoor / seasonal Public skatingBirthday parties
4.4Rating
219Reviews
7Programs

Per the rink's website

  • Ice Google lists it as an ice skating rink
  • Outdoor / seasonal Per the rink's website
  • Birthday parties “You have the option to book from their party packages or rent the party room to host your event as you please.” (Google review, Nov 2025)

More rinks with public skating in Illinois

No. 37 to 82, in the same order, each with its proof.

Map of rinks with public skating in Illinois

By city

Counts are rinks with public skating; each city page lists every skating rink there.

About public skating

Public skating, also called open skate or a public session, is a set time when anyone can pay admission and skate. It's different from rink time booked for a party, a team, a class or a private event. Rinks post their public session schedule, and it changes by day and season. Some sessions are set aside for families, all ages, teens or adults.

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