Ice Skating/Hockey

Rink conditions change with weather and temperature fluctuations. The Park District staff inspect ice rinks daily. At each skating rink, ice thickness is averaged from measurements taken from six locations. A minimum of 5" is required to allow public skating. Daily ice rink safety inspections dictate open/closure. Click the blue 'Skate Rink Status' button above to view updates.

Please note: we do not keep separate rink areas for free skate and ice hockey, but skaters tend to section it off on their own into hockey and free skate areas.

Ice Rink Open/Closure flags:
For easy on site viewing, drive by Main and West Beaches to see if the ice rinks are open!
green flag=open, red flag=closed

Main Beach

300 Lakeshore Drive

Hours: Park open 9 am - Sunset

Amenities

• Lighted Skating Area 4-9 pm.
• Hockey goals are set up at Main and West once the ice can safely be cleared.
• Benches and skate mats are available at Main Beach once the rink is cleared.
• Restrooms.

West Beach

2330 Lake Avenue

Hours: Park open 9 am-sunset

Amenities

• Lighted Skating Area 4-9 pm
• Hockey goals are set up at Main and West once the ice can safely be cleared.
• NO restrooms.

Sledding

Sign posted at top of hill will signal if sled hills is OPEN (green) or CLOSED (red)

Veteran Acres

Route 176 & Walkup Avenue, Crystal Lake

Hours: Park open 9 am-sunset

Amenities

• Lighted Sledding Area
• Restrooms & Shelter

Indian Park

600 W. Miller Rd, Crystal Lake

Hours: Park open 9 am-sunset

Amenities

• No Lights or Restrooms

Cross Country Skiing

Lippold Park 
851 W. Route 176, Crystal Lake

Veterans Acres
Route 176 & Walkup Avenue, Crystal Lake

Sterne’s Woods
Hillside Rd (East of Walkup Avenue), Crystal Lake

Butternut Preserve
Entrance off Butternut Drive, Crystal Lake

Amenities

• No Lights or Warming Facilities