Dust off those old skates and put them to good use! We have compiled all the local kid-friendly ice rinks to skate, both indoor and outdoor, around Wheaton, IL.
*last updated 12/2/24, check back for updates throughout the season ❄️
Seasonal Outdoor Rinks |
Cantigny Park
1S151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Skating Hours:
- Wednesday-Friday: 5pm - 10pm
- Saturday/Sunday: 10am - 10pm
Prices:
- Parking: $5 per car
- Rink admission: $7 per person (spectator: free)
- Skate rentals: $3 per pair
Enjoy a scenic outdoor skate at the new rink on the Cantigny Parade Field. Warm up with a hot beverage and snack at the Oak Lodge, the heated hospitality tent overlooking the ice rink. Or rent your own Cocoa Cabana, which provides an exclusive area for your friends and family to gather round the fire, enjoy some delicious snacks, tasty libations right next to the Ice Rink. Each Cocoa Cabana has its own fire table and heater to help take off the edge of those brisk winter days. All skaters must fill out a participation waiver in order to enter the rink.
Central Athletic Complex Ice Rinks
500 S Naperville Rd
Wheaton, IL 60187
Skating Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 11am - 8pm
- Saturday: 11am - 8pm
- Sunday: 11am - 6pm
Outdoor rink - check website for weather closure updates. No rentals available, bring your own skates. Pre-purchased timed-entry tickets are REQUIRED for reserve-skate hours in the 24/25 season, with the exception of weekdays 11:00-3:45 pm
Prices:
- Residents skate FREE! (must show Wheaton Park District ID upon arrival)
- Nonresidents (During reserve-skate hours):
- Adults $7
- Children (17 & Under) $5
- Seniors (55 & Over) $5
Elmhurst YMCA Outdoor Rink
211 W. First Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 834- 9200
Open skate hours:
- Check Facebook Page or call The Rink hotline for daily hours due to weather conditions 630-834-9214
Prices:
- Free for Members
- Non-Member Child $5
- Non-Member Adult $7
- SKATE RENTAL: $5
Chicago Wolves Ice Rink
Parkway Bank Park
5501 Park Place
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 349- 5008
Skating Hours:
- November 23rd – December 22nd
- Fridays: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Fridays: 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
- December 23rd – January 5th
- Monday- Fridays: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sundays: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- Monday- Fridays: 11 a.m. – 9 p.m.
- See website for Holiday & January Hours
Prices:
- Admission is free, skate rental is $8
Circle Park - Bloomingdale
163 Fairfield Way
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 529-3650
Free unsupervised rink. Bring your own skates. Check the flag or their Facebook page in case of closure due to inclement weather or unsafe conditions.
Skating Hours:
- Monday-Friday 1:30 PM - Dusk
- Saturday-Sunday 11:00 - Dusk
Corner Ice at Lombard Christian Reformed Church
22nd St & Meyers Rd
Lombard, IL 60148
(630) 827-9641
Free. Corner Ice is BYOS - Bring Your Own Skates. However, they have a supply of over 30 pairs of skates in various sizes available to borrow free of charge. When Corner Ice is open, our church lounge is open as a warming center. Must sign waiver on website.
Current Schedule:
- Opening in January!
Lake Ellyn Natural Ice Rink
645 Lenox Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Check the light on the boathouse for skating conditions. The red light means skating is prohibited as the ice is unsafe, the green light means it is safe to skate, and the yellow light means it is safe to skate and the Boathouse is open as a warming shelter. No Ice Skate Rentals are available.
Skating Hours:
- When the ice is safe for skating, lights will be available from 4:30 pm-9 pm daily.
Lake Foxcroft Natural Ice Rink
2S540 Lambert Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Check the flag for skating conditions.The red flag means skating is prohibited as the ice is unsafe, and the green flag means it is safe to skate! This location does not feature lights or a warming shelter.
Skating Hours:
- When the green flag is flying, skating hours are 6 am to sunset
Newton Park Natural Ice Rink
707 Fairview Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
The Newton Park tennis courts are transformed into a natural ice rink.
Skating Hours:
- The lights at the rink are turned on from dusk until 10 pm. However, please be aware that there is no warming facility available on-site.
Year-Round Indoor Rinks |
Central Ice of DuPage
1N450 Highland Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9696
Open skate hours (must be pre-paid online):
- Family Public Skate: Sundays, 3:00 - 4:20 pm, $10 per child, $15 per adult
- Public Skate: Mon/Wed/Fri, 1:10 - 2:30 pm, $15 per person
- Cosmic Public Skate: Fridays & Saturdays, 8-9:30 pm, $15 per person
Prices for Rentals:
- Skate Rental: $4
- Skating Scooter: $5
Addison Ice Arena
475 S Grace St,
Addison, IL 60101
(630) 543-9200
Open skate hours change weekly, check website for current available public skate hours.
Prices:
- Under 3: Free
- Ages 3-11: $10
- Ages 12+: $12
- Seniors 55+: $10
- Skate rentals: $4
Need Skates?
Check your local sporting goods store or support these local small businesses:
Paul’s Shoe Service
486 N Main St, Glen Ellyn
(630) 790-1030
Geppetto's Skate Shop
5501 Walnut Ave, Downers Grove
(630) 852-2101
Did we miss any? Email us at MacKidWheaton@MacaroniKid.com!
