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Winter Fun in Naperville 2025

By Mary Anne Plauda, Publisher Macaroni Kid Naperville January 20, 2026



⛸️Ice Skating

All Seasons Ice Rink

31W330 N Aurora Road
Naperville, IL 60563

Public Skating

Public Sessions (OPEN SKATING SESSIONS FOR THE PUBLIC)  are generally 11 am-12:30 pm Monday through Friday, 3:30 pm-5 pm on Saturdays, and 4:40 pm-6:10 pm on Sundays. Please make your reservation at the reserved ice time. Reservations close an hour before the start of our public skate session, so please book your reservation accordingly.

Ice Rink at Cantigny
1S151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
Enjoy a scenic outdoor skate at our rink’s new location adjacent to Le Jardin. Admission to the rink is $7; spectator access is free. Skates are available for rent for $3. Rink access and skate rental are available on-site. All skaters must fill out a participation waiver in order to enter the rink. Waivers must be completed on the day of your visit, not in advance.
Parking is not included in the cost for ice rink visitors who do not also attend the light show. Advanced purchase is recommended.

Ice Rink at Block 59
404 Illinois Route 59
Naperville, IL 60540
Get ready to lace up your skates, Block 59 is bringing a new outdoor ice-skating experience to Naperville! Enjoy festive fun for the whole family at Chicagoland’s newest winter destination.
Nov 20 – Jan 4: Sunday - Thursday: 10am – 9pm, Friday - Saturday: 10am – 11pm
Jan 4 – Jan 18: Monday - Thursday: 4pm – 9pm, Friday - Saturday: 10am – 10pm, Sundays: 10am – 8pm
Don’t miss your chance to skate under the stars, sip hot cocoa, and celebrate the season at The Rink at Block 59.

Rocket Ice Arena

180 Canterbury Ln.Bolingbrook, IL 60440

Days off School? Come to Rockin’ Public Skating! See the calendar above for dates and times. Extended public skating on days off school. We monitor school district calendars. We are open when school is closed. Great time to bring your friends and enjoy your day off. Public skating is the coolest way to spend your day!

Seven Bridges Ice Arena
6690 S. Route 53
Woodridge, IL 60517
Lace up the skates hit the ice, and see for yourself why ice skating at Seven Bridges Ice Arena is one of the area's favorite activities for people of all ages!  Whether with friends, with family, on a date, or just out for some exercise, ice skating is a great activity for all occasions. Budget-friendly and always fun, ice skating is great for all ages and experience levels, and a perfect addition to a healthy lifestyle. Because ice is slippery and injuries can happen, Seven Bridges Ice Arena recommends all skaters wear head protection, such as a hockey or bicycle. For public ice skating times and sessions, check the Seven Bridges calendar below!  Also, keep an eye out for Family Night and other special-themed Public Skating sessions.
Call for reservations ahead of time.

🛷Naperville Park District  Ice Rinks

Red and Green Flags Indicate the Ice Rink's Status
The Park District posts red flags or green flags at its ice skating rinks to indicate whether they are closed or open, providing a user-friendly and visible signal to people at park locations. The District also updates the status of ice rinks at www.napervilleparks.org/cancellations, allowing residents the ability to check on the status of rinks before leaving their homes. Skaters should not use ice rinks when they are posted as closed on the website or when a red flag is flying at the rink.  

The season is Dec. 15-Feb. 15 (weather permitting)
Skating areas typically open on or after December 15; however, they can open only after a period of extreme cold. Weather and conditions permitting, the skating season continues through February 15.

To Check the Status of Skating Areas Call the Rainout Line number at 630-883-4242 www.napervilleparks.org/cancellations or go to our website and click on the Weather Cancellations tab

The following ice rinks are lighted and open until 10:00 p.m.
- Centennial Park, 500 W. Jackson Avenue
- Nike Sports Complex, 288 W. Diehl
- Wolf's Crossing Community Park, 3252 Wolf's Crossing Road

The following ice rinks are not lighted and close one-hour past sunset.
- Gartner Park, 524 W. Gartner Road




🛷Sledding in Naperville

The following hills are non-lighted and available for use from sunrise until one hour after sunset.
- Arrowhead Park, 711 Iroquois Avenue
- Brook Crossings, 1015 95th Street
- Country Lakes Park, 1835 North Aurora Road
- Gartner Park, 524 W Gartner Road
- Weigand Riverfront Park, 2436 S. Washington Street
- May Watts Park, 804 S. Whispering Hills Drive
- Wolf’s Crossing Community Park, 3252 Wolf’s Crossing Road

Riverwalk Sled Hill at Rotary Hill
There is great sledding for the entire family right on the Naperville Riverwalk! The hill is located next to the Millennium Carillon at 443 Aurora Avenue. The Riverwalk Sled Hill is lighted and closes at 10:00 p.m.