UI Ice Arena
Champaign, IL
10 Best Outdoor Ice Rinks in Illinois 2026 List
We list 10 outdoor ice rinks in Illinois, and all 10 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
- Northside Park Wheaton · 4.8
- Kimball Hill Park Winter Ice Skating Pond Rolling Meadows · 4.7
- Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon Chicago · 4.6
- Centennial Park, Orland Park Orland Park · 4.6
- The Loading Dock Grafton · 4.5
- McFetridge Sports Center Chicago · 4.5
- McCormick Tribune Plaza Chicago · 4.5
- The Edge Ice Arena Bensenville · 4.4
- Heritage Park Outdoor Hockey Rink and Sand Volleyball Courts Arlington Heights
- Outdoor Ice Skating Rink Mundelein
The 10 best outdoor ice rinks in Illinois
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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.
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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 next up, 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.
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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 rounds out this stretch of the list, 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.
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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 another strong option, 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.
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The Loading Dock
4.5 4,463 reviews Grafton, IL
401 Front St, Grafton, IL, 62037
+1 618-556-7951 Visit website Photos (3,645)
Hours: Mon-Thu 11AM-9PM Fri-Sat 11AM-10PM Sun 11AM-9PM
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.
The Loading Dock in Grafton is also worth a look, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 4,463 reviews.
The Loading Dock is an outdoor ice rink at 401 Front St in Grafton, listed on Google as an american restaurant. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 4,463 reviews, the most-reviewed rink 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: "Low-key riverfront American eatery & bar with outdoor seating & dancing to live music/DJs."
Topics reviewers bring up most often: river view, live music, catfish nuggets and riverfront location. It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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McFetridge Sports Center
4.5 485 reviews Chicago, IL
3843 N California Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618
+1 773-478-2609 Visit website Photos (321)
Hours: Mon-Sun 6AM-12AM
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.
McFetridge Sports Center in Chicago is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 485 reviews.
McFetridge Sports Center is an outdoor ice rink at 3843 N California Ave in Chicago. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 485 reviews. 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: "Recreation center with an NHL-size indoor ice rink, 6 indoor tennis courts & a 50-yard outdoor pool."
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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McCormick Tribune Plaza
4.5 379 reviews Chicago, IL
1 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60602
+1 312-742-5222 Visit website Photos (1,706)
Hours: Mon-Thu 11AM-8:30PM Fri-Sun 9:30AM-9PM
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.
McCormick Tribune Plaza in Chicago rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 379 reviews.
McCormick Tribune Plaza is an outdoor ice rink at 1 N Michigan Ave in Chicago. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 379 reviews. 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: "Public square & events venue with seasonal ice-skating & an upbeat outdoor restaurant."
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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The Edge Ice Arena
4.4 435 reviews Bensenville, IL
735 E Jefferson St, Bensenville, IL, 60106
+1 630-766-8888 Visit website Photos (645)
Hours: Mon-Sun 6AM-11PM
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate, hockey and figure skaters.
The Edge Ice Arena in Bensenville is another strong option, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 435 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and figure skating.
The Edge Ice Arena is an outdoor ice rink at 735 E Jefferson St in Bensenville. Google reviewers give it 4.4 out of 5 across 435 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and figure skating. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
In its own words: "Rink for recreational & figure skating plus ice hockey & outdoor in-line skating. Snacks available."
It lists opening hours on all seven days.
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Heritage Park Outdoor Hockey Rink and Sand Volleyball Courts
No rating yet Arlington Heights, IL
506 W Victoria Ln, Arlington Heights, IL, 60005
Phone not listed Website not listed
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate and hockey.
Heritage Park Outdoor Hockey Rink and Sand Volleyball Courts in Arlington Heights is also worth a look. It has no Google rating yet. Its listing mentions hockey.
Heritage Park Outdoor Hockey Rink and Sand Volleyball Courts is an outdoor ice rink at 506 W Victoria Ln in Arlington Heights. It has no Google rating on file yet. Its listing mentions hockey. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.
No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.
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Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
1401 N Midlothian Rd, Mundelein, IL, 60060
Phone not listed Website not listed Photos (1)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.
Outdoor Ice Skating Rink in Mundelein is next up. It has no Google rating yet.
Outdoor Ice Skating Rink is an outdoor ice rink at 1401 N Midlothian Rd in Mundelein. It has no Google rating on file yet. 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.
No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.
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 outdoor ice rinks in Illinois?
Northside Park in Wheaton ranks first, with a 4.8 Google rating from 807 reviews.
How many outdoor ice rinks are there in Illinois?
We list 10 in 8 cities across Illinois. This post covers the top 10; the full list is on our Illinois page.
Which of these are open on Sundays?
7 of the 10 list Sunday hours on Google: Northside Park, Kimball Hill Park Winter Ice Skating Pond, Centennial Park, Orland Park and The Loading Dock 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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