Warren Park Winter Ice Rink
Chicago, IL
Christmas Ice Skating Near Chicago
Included when the rink's own listing describes it as outdoor or seasonal and it sits within 30 miles of downtown. Holiday dates change every year, so confirm the season before you go. Indoor rinks that skate all year are on the main near page, not here.
10 rinks within 30 miles of downtown Chicago describe themselves as outdoor or seasonal, the usual set for holiday and Christmas skating. Northside Park in Wheaton ranks first. Opening dates are not in our data, so check the rink for this year's season.
10 outdoor and seasonal rinks near Chicago
10 rinks on this page
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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, IL takes the top spot, rated 4.8 out of 5 from 807 reviews.
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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, IL is next up, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 75 reviews.
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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, IL rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,606 reviews. Its listing mentions figure skating.
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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, IL is another strong option, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,270 reviews.
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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, IL is also worth a look, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 485 reviews.
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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, IL is next up, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 379 reviews.
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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, IL rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 435 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and figure skating.
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Orland Park Ice Skating Rink (Winter Wonderland Ice Rink)
4.4 90 reviews Orland Park, IL
15600 West Avenue &, Fun Dr, Orland Park, IL, 60462
+1 708-401-0043 Visit website Photos (48)
Hours: Mon-Fri 4-7PM Sat-Sun 12-7PM
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.
Orland Park Ice Skating Rink (Winter Wonderland Ice Rink) in Orland Park, IL is another strong option, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 90 reviews.
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West Park Seasonal Ice Rink
5.0 1 review Lake Forest, IL
Street address not listed
+1 847-234-6700 Visit website Photos (1)
Hours: Mon-Thu 3:30-9PM Fri 3:30-10PM Sat 10AM-10PM Sun 12-9PM
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.
West Park Seasonal Ice Rink in Lake Forest, IL is also worth a look, rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review.
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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, IL is next up. It has no Google rating yet. Its listing mentions hockey.
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Frequently asked questions
How many holiday ice rinks are near Chicago?
We list 10 here, led by Northside Park in Wheaton. Included when the rink's own listing describes it as outdoor or seasonal and it sits within 30 miles of downtown. Holiday dates change every year, so confirm the season before you go. Indoor rinks that skate all year are on the main near page, not here.
Which rink ranks first?
Northside Park in Wheaton, IL ranks first here, with a 4.8 Google rating from 807 reviews. Rankings weigh the rating by how many reviews sit behind it.
Which of these list Sunday hours?
8 of the 10 rinks on this page list Sunday hours, including Northside Park, Kimball Hill Park Winter Ice Skating Pond and Centennial Park, Orland Park. Public sessions inside those hours change, so confirm with the rink.
How do you decide what appears here?
Included when the rink's own listing describes it as outdoor or seasonal and it sits within 30 miles of downtown. Holiday dates change every year, so confirm the season before you go. Indoor rinks that skate all year are on the main near page, not here. Details come from each rink's public Google listing as of October 8, 2026.
Listing data from public Google business profiles, last updated October 8, 2026. Report a correction.
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