Ice Rink and Sled Hill

Ice Rink and Sled Hill – Locations and Hours

Our ice rink and sled hill at Park District locations are unsupervised and for recreational use. For condition status of the following rink and sled hill, please visit Rainout Line or call 847-268-2080. Conditions vary daily. Misuse of outdoor rink can damage liners and result in permanent closures for the season. We appreciate your cooperation.

Ice Rink is located at:

Betty Russell Community Park – 5300 Pinewood Road

Sled Hill is located at:

Christine Thompson Community Park – Woodlawn and Belle Plaine Avenue

Hours: Sunrise – 8:00pm for both outdoor rink and sled hill.

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Ice Rink and Sled Hill Rules

Ice Rink
- Use ice rink facilities at your own risk
- Ice rink is not supervised
- Park District programs have priority use
- Private lessons or programs not contracted through the district are prohibited
- Proper ice skates must be worn
- Children under 12 must be supervised
- Refrain from fighting and foul language
- Rink use is for ice skating/hockey only
- Outdoor rinks close at 8:00 pm
Sled Hill
- Use sled hill at your own risk
- Sled hill is not supervised
- Private lessons or programs not contracted through the district are prohibited
- Proper sleds must be used, no snowboards
- Children under 12 must be supervised
- Use caution when sledding and be considerate of others
- Walk to the top of the sled hill along the fenced sides of the hill to avoid collisions
- Sled down the hill only when it is clear of others
- Sledding is permitted only in designated areas
- No jumps, ramps or similar devices are permitted
- Sled hill closes at 8:00 pm

Skateable Ice Requirements

The following criteria must be met in order to develop skateable ice:
- 5-7 inches of ground frost
- Average temperatures of 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder for five consecutive days
- Minimum of five days to spray and freeze to make ice
- Periodic sweeping and resurfacing as needed depending on weather conditions.
For ice rink conditions, please call Gurnee Park District’s Rainout Line at 847-268-2080 or check online at Rainout Line.

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