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10 Best Ice Skating Rinks in Illinois 2026 List

By the Ice Skating Near You Editorial Team 9 min read

We list 99 ice skating rinks in Illinois. These are the 10 with the strongest Google ratings once review volume is taken into account, so a rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a handful of perfect scores.

Every entry shows the hours, address, phone number and website from the rink's own Google listing as of October 8, 2026.

Want every option, not just the top 10? See all 99 ice rinks in Illinois, ranked the same way with filters and a map.

The list at a glance

  1. Northside Park Wheaton · 4.8
  2. R.P. Lumber Center Edwardsville · 4.8
  3. Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank Chicago · 4.7
  4. Seven Gables Park Wheaton · 4.7
  5. UI Ice Arena Champaign · 4.7
  6. Skatium Ice Arena Skokie · 4.7
  7. Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink Cicero · 4.7
  8. Kimball Hill Park Winter Ice Skating Pond Rolling Meadows · 4.7
  9. Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon Chicago · 4.6
  10. Centennial Park, Orland Park Orland Park · 4.6

The 10 best ice skating rinks in Illinois

  1. Northside Park

    4.8 807 reviews Wheaton, IL

    1300 N West St, Wheaton, IL, 60187

    +1 630-690-4880 Visit website Photos (1,427)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 6AM-10PM

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Northside Park in Wheaton takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 807 reviews.

    Northside Park is an outdoor ice rink at 1300 N West St in Wheaton. Google reviewers give it 4.8 out of 5 across 807 reviews, rated higher than 94% of the rinks we list in Illinois.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Large park with many sports & recreation facilities, including an outdoor pool & an ADA playground."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    OutdoorAccessible

  2. R.P. Lumber Center

    4.8 102 reviews Edwardsville, IL

    6289 Tiger Dr, Edwardsville, IL, 62025

    +1 618-307-1706 Visit website Photos (28)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 6AM-9PM

    Perfect for a reliably great skate, based on reviews.

    R.P. Lumber Center in Edwardsville is next up, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 102 reviews.

    R.P. Lumber Center is an ice rink at 6289 Tiger Dr in Edwardsville. Google reviewers give it 4.8 out of 5 across 102 reviews, rated higher than 94% of the rinks we list in Illinois.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    Accessible

  3. Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank

    4.7 559 reviews Chicago, IL

    1801 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL, 60612

    +1 312-767-2166 Visit website Photos (810)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 6AM-12AM

    Perfect for hockey.

    Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank in Chicago rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 559 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey.

    Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank is an indoor ice rink at 1801 W Jackson Blvd in Chicago. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 559 reviews, rated higher than 87% of the rinks we list in Illinois. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorHockeyAccessible

  4. Seven Gables Park

    4.7 422 reviews Wheaton, IL

    1750 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton, IL, 60189

    +1 630-690-4880 Visit website Photos (512)

    Hours: Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

    Perfect for families with kids.

    Seven Gables Park in Wheaton is another strong option, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 422 reviews.

    Seven Gables Park is an ice rink at 1750 S Naperville Rd in Wheaton. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 422 reviews, rated higher than 87% of the rinks we list in Illinois.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance and being good for kids.

    In its own words: "66.5 acres featuring sports fields, tennis courts & an ice rink, plus other recreational facilities."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    Accessible

  5. UI Ice Arena

    4.7 360 reviews Champaign, IL

    406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL, 61820

    +1 217-333-2212 Visit website Photos (311)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-1PM Sat-Sun 1:30-4PM

    Perfect for a reliably great skate, based on reviews.

    UI Ice Arena in Champaign is also worth a look, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 360 reviews.

    UI Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink at 406 E Armory Ave in Champaign. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 360 reviews, rated higher than 87% of the rinks we list in Illinois.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    IndoorAccessible

  6. Skatium Ice Arena

    4.7 326 reviews Skokie, IL

    9340 Weber Park Pl, Skokie, IL, 60077

    +1 847-929-7901 Visit website Photos (327)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-7PM Sat 8AM-2PM Sun Closed

    Perfect for learning to skate and birthday parties.

    Skatium Ice Arena in Skokie is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 326 reviews. Its listing mentions skating lessons and birthday parties.

    Skatium Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink at 9340 Weber Park Pl in Skokie. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 326 reviews, rated higher than 87% of the rinks we list in Illinois. Its listing mentions skating lessons and birthday parties. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Recreational venue offering winter ice-skating & in-line summer rinks, lessons, a party room & cafe."

    It lists hours on 6 days a week and shows Sunday as closed.

    IndoorLessonsPartiesAccessible

  7. Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink

    4.7 235 reviews Cicero, IL

    3400 S 53rd Ave, Cicero, IL, 60804

    +1 708-477-6875 Visit website Photos (123)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 10AM-8:30PM

    Perfect for a reliably great skate, based on reviews.

    Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink in Cicero rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 235 reviews.

    Bobby Hull Community Ice Rink is an ice rink at 3400 S 53rd Ave in Cicero. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 235 reviews, rated higher than 87% of the rinks we list in Illinois.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    Accessible

  8. Kimball Hill Park Winter Ice Skating Pond

    4.7 75 reviews Rolling Meadows, IL

    2800 Cardinal Dr, Rolling Meadows, IL, 60008

    Phone not listed Visit website Photos (43)

    Hours: Mon-Sun Open 24 hours

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Kimball Hill Park Winter Ice Skating Pond in Rolling Meadows is another strong option, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 75 reviews.

    Kimball Hill Park Winter Ice Skating Pond is an outdoor ice rink at 2800 Cardinal Dr in Rolling Meadows. Google reviewers give it 4.7 out of 5 across 75 reviews, rated higher than 87% of the rinks we list in Illinois.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    OutdoorAccessible

  9. Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon

    4.6 1,606 reviews Chicago, IL

    337 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL, 60601

    +1 312-552-3000 Visit website Photos (1,197)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Temporarily closed on Google

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate and figure skaters.

    Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon in Chicago is also worth a look, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,606 reviews. Its listing mentions figure skating.

    Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is an outdoor ice rink at 337 E Randolph St in Chicago. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 1,606 reviews, one of the three most-reviewed rinks we list in Illinois. Its listing mentions figure skating.

    In its own words: "Wide ice-skating track snaking around a rock-climbing facility in a park overlooked by skyscrapers."

    No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go. Google currently marks it as temporarily closed, which is common for seasonal rinks outside their season.

    OutdoorFigure skating

  10. Centennial Park, Orland Park

    4.6 1,270 reviews Orland Park, IL

    15600 West Ave, Orland Park, IL, 60462

    +1 708-349-4386 Visit website Photos (2,078)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 11AM-7PM Sat-Sun 12-7PM

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate and families with kids.

    Centennial Park, Orland Park in Orland Park is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,270 reviews.

    Centennial Park, Orland Park is an outdoor ice rink at 15600 West Ave in Orland Park. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 1,270 reviews, one of the three most-reviewed rinks we list in Illinois.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance and being good for kids.

    In its own words: "Facility with athletic fields, dog & skate parks, a lake, an ice rink, bike paths & a water park."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    OutdoorAccessible

How we ranked them

Each rink's position comes from its Google rating, weighted by how many reviews sit behind it. A 4.7 from several hundred skaters is a steadier signal than a 5.0 from three, so it ranks higher. Rinks with no rating at all come last.

The list covers public ice venues of every kind: indoor arenas, outdoor and seasonal rinks, and community rinks. Clubs, coaches and rink service companies are left out. Nobody pays to be listed or ranked.

Before you go

Rinks share their ice between public skating, hockey, figure skating and lessons, so a rink can be open all day with only a few hours of public skate. Check the session calendar on the rink's website or call ahead, especially on holidays and school breaks.

New to the ice? Read how to ice skate for the first time, what to wear and how skates should fit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best place for ice skating rinks in Illinois?

Northside Park in Wheaton ranks first, with a 4.8 Google rating from 807 reviews.

How many ice skating rinks are there in Illinois?

We list 99 in 64 cities across Illinois. This post covers the top 10; the full list is on our Illinois page.

Which of these are open on Sundays?

8 of the 10 list Sunday hours on Google: Northside Park, R.P. Lumber Center, Blackhawks Ice Center Presented by Fifth Third Bank and Seven Gables Park and others. Public session times inside those hours vary, so check each rink's schedule.

How did you rank these?

By Google rating weighted by review volume, as of October 8, 2026. A rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a few perfect scores. No rink pays to be listed or ranked.

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