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Location
Visitor tip
Bring extra layers and dress warmly - the rink can get extremely cold in some areas, particularly in the bleachers where heaters may not be fully functional. Avoid the upstairs viewing room which has reported mold and odor issues.
Visitor tip
First-time skaters and families report having great experiences here. The staff is friendly, the environment feels safe, and there are Learn to Skate programs available for beginners of all ages.
Visitor tip
Plan to eat before or after your visit - the on-site snack shop is limited. However, the nearby Schnitzel Platz beer hall (27+ years established) is within walking distance and offers excellent German food and atmosphere.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Ice Skating - Indoor
- Rinks
- NHL-sized and International-sized
- Learn to Skate
- Yes, professional instruction for all ages
- Hockey Programs
- Yes, Little Blackhawks Learn to Play Hockey
- Special Events
- Cosmic Skate, Birthday Parties
What visitors say
The best thing about center ice is the ice. From there everything drops off significantly. The locker rooms are small and smelled of urine. The bathrooms were poorly maintained and you dread having to use them. This place could use…
Center ice has very good ice. Everything else is in rough shape and clearly neglected. And the prices for everything are among the highest in the area. Makes no sense. The rooms on NHL side all smell like urine. Don't put your feet…
Did a hockey tournament here. It's *extremely* cold. Which wouldn't be a big deal if they turned on the heat in the bleachers, but they don't. Or if the upstairs viewing room was tolerable, but it's not, it has a terrible mold smell and…
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Did You Know?
- Center Ice of Du Page operates two rinks of different sizes: one NHL-sized rink and one International-sized rink, allowing skaters to experience different ice dimensions
- The rink is consistently praised for exceptional ice quality, with multiple reviews highlighting it as 'the best ice' and 'probably the best ice arena in Illinois,' featuring hard, smooth ice ideal for speed skating
- Center Ice offers fair pricing for public skating sessions without price gouging, which reviewers note is rare among skating rinks in the area
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