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Nelson Center Ice Rink Ice skating rink in Springfield, IL

4.4 ★★★★☆ 316 Google reviews

Ice Public skatingAdult nightsBirthday parties

Nelson Center Ice Rink is a ice skating rink at 1601 N 5th St, Springfield, IL. It has a 4.4-star rating from 316 Google reviews. Customer reviews or the rink's own website mention public skating, adult skate nights, birthday parties, skating lessons, skate rental, hockey and figure skating.

Ice skating

  • “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 · Mentioned 14 times in reviews · Per the rink's website

Programs

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From Google reviews

I love coming here just to skate. Really nice people there. Sad that I won't be able to skate this summer due to rink 1 being melted down for the summer program and rink 2 being under maintenance or something else. I heard rink 2 might not be done for awhile.

★★★★★ Violet, May 2025

This is a nice 2 sheet rink. They have a concession stand although it usually is not open. We have played there at least 5 times. The locker rooms are down stairs but should not be an issue for hockey players. The parking is always limited here. Cars always parked on the streets during tournaments.

★★★★☆ Geoffrey, Jul 2023

Great place to watch hockey. Kids love open skate night. Clean. Friendly staff. Convenient location.

★★★★★ Katy, Mar 2024

Lived up north for most of my younger life with a lot great ice to stake on. This place is great and makes my kids feel welcome to stake there. Hockey/learn to stake levels organization is pretty good could use some work but overall good.

★★★★★ Ryan, Apr 2025

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