Listen closely and you may hear the echoes of skating legends Scott Hamilton, Denis Savard, Evan Lysacek, Sasha Cohen and Stan Mikita!
Whether your preference is hockey, figure skating, or recreational skating, the Skatium Ice Arena has something for everyone. Programs are taught by ice arena and affiliate organization professionals who provide comprehensive ice skating programs and leagues for all ages and abilities. A full-size rink as well as a smaller rink can be used for private parties or roller hockey during the summer. Open for public skating, year-round.
Spring Program Guide
SPD Hockey website
Buy a brick in the Skatium Legacy Plaza!
Former hockey director coaches USA to international gold medal
Figure skating program named best in nation
Skatium named top renovated Illinois park facility
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–7 p.m.
Saturday: 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
Regular Rink Hours
5:30 a.m.–12 a.m.
Kurt von Helms, CIRM, Skatium Ice Arena Manager
Ben Fiddler, Hockey Director
Christine Hathaway, Figure Skating Director
Brandi Luecke, Assistant Facility ManagerTitl Brandi Luecke, Assistant Facility ManagerTitl
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Ice Rental
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Ice Rink
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Johnny & Tess Cafe
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Meeting & Party Room Rentals
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Parking
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Skate Sharpening
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Vending Areas
Using 360
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Public Skating Sessions
Through April 19, 2024
Tuesdays: 10:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesdays: 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fridays: 10:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fridays: 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Saturdays: 2 – 3:15 p.m.
Sundays: 2 – 3:15 p.m.
April 28 through May 10, 2024
Tuesdays: 10:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Wednesdays: 11:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Thursdays: 10:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fridays: 10:15 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fridays: 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.
Click here for all Public Skating Sessions, including holiday sessions
Public Skating Fees
All Ages: $7
Skate Rental: $3
Practice ice allows figure skaters to practice on their own, take private lessons with their coaches, run their competition programs with music, and prepare for moves, ice dance and freestyle tests. Non-staff coaches are welcome to teach at the Skatium. Please contact Skating Director Christine Hathaway for non-staff coach requirements at (847) 674-1500, ext. 2925.
Schedule: Through May 11, 2024
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6–8:15 a.m. |
6–8:15 a.m. |
6–8:15 a.m. |
6–8:15 a.m. |
7–8 a.m. |
| 8:15–9:15 a.m. |
8:15–9:15 a.m. |
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8:15–9:15 a.m. |
8:15–9:15 a.m. |
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| 3–4 p.m. |
2:55–3:55 p.m. |
3:15–4:15 p.m. |
2:55–3:40 p.m. |
2:45–3:30 p.m. |
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| 4–5 p.m. |
3:55–4:55 p.m. |
4:15–5:15 p.m. |
3:40–4:40 p.m. |
3:30–4:30 p.m. |
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5:25–6:25 p.m.** |
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4:30–5:30 p.m. |
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Fees
60-minute session: $12 with Easy Card or $15 drop-in
If you skate during a 60-minute session, then you must purchase a 60-minute session. If your skater's private lesson is only 30 minutes, they will have the other 30 minutes for practice. Skaters must have an Easy Card on file. If no Easy Card is on file, you will be charged the drop-in rate. The session must be paid for in the office before taking the ice. Drop-in rates are NOT available for morning sessions. Sign-in on the clipboard is required.
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Purchase a card
Buy or add visits to your Figure Skating practice card.
Mammoth Amateur Hockey Association
The MAHA program is designed to meet the needs and interests of players from 8U–18U looking for a high-level competitive ice hockey experience. For more information visit MAHA’s website at www.mammothhockey.org.
Everlasting Love Ice Show
See our wonderful Skatium Ice Arena skaters celebrate love!
May 17-19, 2024
Friday, May 17, 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 1 p.m.
Saturday, May 18, 7 p.,m.
Sunday, May 19, 1 p.m.
Ice Show Tickets
Tickets will go on sale for performers on Sunday, April 28 at 2 p.m., via SkokieParks.org. You can also reserve your tickets at the Skatium office. All tickets are $11 per seat. All show participants who wish to view this year's production during the official performances MUST have a ticket so that they have a reserved seat. All children over the age of 1 MUST have a seat. Lap sitting for toddlers is not permitted. Car seats are not permitted in the stands. If you require a seat-back, please reserve it in the office after you have ordered your tickets and have your seat numbers.
Permit Parking
The Skokie Park District will be selling preferred parking passes for the Skatium’s Ice Show. These parking passes can only be used for one show and you must select which performance you would like in advance. Parking passes are $5.00 and must be purchased in advance. Sales begin on Monday, April 29. Parking passes can be purchased online at SkokieParks.org>Tickets>Ice Skating or in the office. If you purchase online, you can pick up your pass from the office the next time you are at the rink during business hours.
Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers for our ice show. We cannot do it without you. Please consider volunteering at least once during ice show weekend. Feel free to contact me with any questions at chathaway@skokieparks.org or (847) 929-7925. Thank you for all your help!
Register to volunteer here!
While at the Skatium Ice Arena in Skokie, stop by Johnny and Tess Kitchen, featuring lunch, sometimes breakfast, or just a light snack and a drink!
Hours
Tuesdays–Thursdays: 4-8 p.m.
Fridays: 4-9 p.m.
Saturdays & Sundays: 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Winter Break hours, December 23–January 6, may vary.