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7 Best Ice Skating Lessons in Illinois 2026 List

By the Ice Skating Near You Editorial Team 6 min read

We list 7 ice skating lessons in Illinois, and all 7 are here, ranked by Google rating with review volume 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 to compare them with the rest? See all 99 ice rinks in Illinois, ranked the same way with filters and a map.

The list at a glance

  1. Skatium Ice Arena Skokie · 4.7
  2. Rocket Ice Skating Rink Bolingbrook · 4.5
  3. Centennial Ice Rinks Wilmette · 4.5
  4. Franklin Park Ice Arena Franklin Park · 4.4
  5. Skate School LLC Geneva · 4.3
  6. North Shore Ice Arena Northbrook · 4.3
  7. American Heartland Ice Arena Lincolnwood · 4.2

The 7 best ice skating lessons in Illinois

  1. 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 takes the top spot, 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.

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  2. Rocket Ice Skating Rink

    4.5 406 reviews Bolingbrook, IL

    180 Canterbury Ln, Bolingbrook, IL, 60440

    +1 630-679-1700 Visit website Photos (178)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 5:30AM-10:30PM Sat 5:30AM-10PM Sun 7AM-9:30PM

    Perfect for hockey, figure skaters and learning to skate.

    Rocket Ice Skating Rink in Bolingbrook is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 406 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating and skating lessons.

    Rocket Ice Skating Rink is an ice rink at 180 Canterbury Ln in Bolingbrook, listed on Google as an ice skating instructor. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 406 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating and skating lessons. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Public skating facility with figure skating lessons & hockey along with a cafe & fireplace."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

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  3. Centennial Ice Rinks

    4.5 90 reviews Wilmette, IL

    2300 Old Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL, 60091

    +1 847-256-9666 Visit website Photos (52)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-6PM Sat Closed Sun 9AM-2PM

    Perfect for hockey, figure skaters and learning to skate.

    Centennial Ice Rinks in Wilmette rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 90 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating and skating lessons.

    Centennial Ice Rinks is an indoor ice rink at 2300 Old Glenview Rd in Wilmette. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 90 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating, skating lessons and skate rentals. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "The complex's 2 indoor ice rinks offer figure skating & hockey lessons, party rentals & concessions."

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

    IndoorHockeyFigure skatingLessonsSkate rentalsAccessible

  4. Franklin Park Ice Arena

    4.4 397 reviews Franklin Park, IL

    9711 Waveland Ave, Franklin Park, IL, 60131

    +1 847-671-4268 Visit website Photos (246)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 9AM-8PM Sat 8AM-9:30PM Sun 8AM-7PM

    Perfect for hockey and learning to skate.

    Franklin Park Ice Arena in Franklin Park is another strong option, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 397 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons.

    Franklin Park Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink at 9711 Waveland Ave in Franklin Park. Google reviewers give it 4.4 out of 5 across 397 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Family-friendly indoor skating & hockey rink offering lessons plus youth & adult leagues."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

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  5. Skate School LLC

    4.3 8 reviews Geneva, IL

    1996 S Kirk Rd, Geneva, IL, 60134

    +1 630-262-0690 Website not listed Photos (4)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 7AM-10PM

    Perfect for learning to skate.

    Skate School LLC in Geneva is also worth a look, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 8 reviews. Its listing mentions skating lessons.

    Skate School LLC is an ice rink at 1996 S Kirk Rd in Geneva. Google reviewers give it 4.3 out of 5 across 8 reviews. That is a small sample, so weigh it lightly. Its listing mentions skating lessons. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    LessonsAccessible

  6. North Shore Ice Arena

    4.3 161 reviews Northbrook, IL

    2111 Founders Dr, Northbrook, IL, 60062

    +1 847-480-1800 Visit website Photos (90)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 6AM-10PM Sat-Sun 7AM-10PM

    Perfect for hockey and learning to skate.

    North Shore Ice Arena in Northbrook is next up, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 161 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, skating lessons and skate rentals.

    North Shore Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink at 2111 Founders Dr in Northbrook. Google reviewers give it 4.3 out of 5 across 161 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, skating lessons and skate rentals. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Rink that's home to several hockey clubs & instructional hockey programs & is available for rentals."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

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  7. American Heartland Ice Arena

    4.2 180 reviews Lincolnwood, IL

    7384 Lincoln Ave, Lincolnwood, IL, 60712

    +1 847-675-2950 Visit website Photos (83)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 8AM-12AM

    Perfect for hockey and learning to skate.

    American Heartland Ice Arena in Lincolnwood rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 180 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons.

    American Heartland Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink at 7384 Lincoln Ave in Lincolnwood. Google reviewers give it 4.2 out of 5 across 180 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "This indoor ice rink with a sports bar hosts adult & youth hockey, skating lessons & public skates."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

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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.

A rink appears here when its own Google listing says it offers this, so the list is a starting point rather than the full picture. A rink that offers it without saying so will not show up. 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 lessons in Illinois?

Skatium Ice Arena in Skokie ranks first, with a 4.7 Google rating from 326 reviews.

How many ice skating lessons are there in Illinois?

We list 7 in 7 cities across Illinois. This post covers the top 7; the full list is on our Illinois page.

Which of these are open on Sundays?

6 of the 7 list Sunday hours on Google: Rocket Ice Skating Rink, Centennial Ice Rinks, Franklin Park Ice Arena and Skate School LLC 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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