Outdoor Fun in Lake Bluff

Outdoor Ice Skating

The skating rink at Artesian Park will open as soon as weather conditions permit establishing ice. Our rink is lighted for evening use. The park is equipped with a warming house facility complete with washrooms.

Hockey players must confine all play to the hockey side of the rink. HOCKEY PLAY IS NOT ALLOWED IN THE MAIN RINK!

Skating Hours Unless otherwise posted

Monday–Friday 4:00–9:00 pm

Saturday 10:00 am–9:00 pm

Sunday

Holiday Skating Hours

December 17

Blair Park Sled Hill

The Park District’s sled hill located at Blair Park will be open for use as soon as it snows! Our hill is great wintertime fun for the whole family. Our hill is well lighted, allowing for sledding until 9:00 pm.

Please help ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone:

 No toboggans or snowboards are allowed on the hill.

 No sleds are permitted down the rear of the hill.

 Take care to begin using the hill only after other sledders have cleared away from the bottom of the hill.

 This facility is unsupervised; it is the responsibility of all users and their guardians to help ensure that all rules are applied and participants behave in a safe and careful manner.

December 18

December 24

December 25

December 26–30

December 31

January 1

January 2

January 3

When will the Ice Rink be open?

Weather is the most important issue when building an ice rink. Ideal conditions for an ice rink would be snow. Three inches of good solid ice is ideal for skating. Snow can act as an insulator, preventing thinner layers of ice from getting thicker during overnight cold temperatures. Ice must be thick enough for staff maintenance, including brushing and clearing of snow, as well as a light application of water to keep the rink smooth.

Our goal is to provide a safe and fun skating environment, with a little help from Mother Nature. We appreciate your patience with our staff and our winter weather!