





Skating Rinks
Centennial Ice Arena
📍 3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL 60035🌐 www.pdhp.org/centennial-ice-arena
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–5:30 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 AM–5:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–5:30 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–5:30 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–5:30 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–1 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Centennial Ice Arena
Centennial Ice Arena is a skating rink in Highland Park, IL. Centennial Ice Arena features a scenic drive approach and convenient drop-off area with ample parking, making it notably accessible compared to many urban rinks. Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars by 157 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Indoor Ice Skating
- Lessons
- Figure skating, hockey, Learn to Skate USA program
- Public Skate
- Mon-Sun, $7 admission or $11 with skate rental
- Programs
- Figure skating, hockey, gymnastics, cheer
💡 Did You Know?
- Centennial Ice Arena features a scenic drive approach and convenient drop-off area with ample parking, making it notably accessible compared to many urban rinks
- The venue offers multiple specialized programs including Learn to Skate, Hockey Programs, and Figure Skating, alongside recreational public skating sessions
- The rink has adjacent recreational facilities including a fishing area and disc golf course, allowing families to enjoy activities while waiting for skating programs
- Centennial Ice Arena operates year-round with affordable admission ($7 for public skate, $11 with rental skates) and maintains consistently high cleanliness standards
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive early or visit on weekday mornings (Mon, Thu, Fri 11am-1pm) to avoid crowds. Reviews mention the rink gets 'very busy,' so off-peak times will provide a better skating experience.
- Pack extra warm layers, especially if you're on the visitor's side of the rink. One review specifically noted that heat is only turned on for the home side, making the visitor's side consistently freezing.
- The facility offers convenient drop-off and ample parking with a scenic drive, making it easy to access. Plan to arrive a few minutes early to take advantage of the easy parking situation rather than rushing.
- Bring activities for wait times during hockey games or classes. The venue has a fishing area and small disc golf course on the grounds, perfect for keeping family members entertained while watching skaters.
- Call ahead to confirm current public skate hours before visiting, as the schedule varies throughout the week (some sessions are only 45 minutes to 1.5 hours long). Hours may change seasonally.
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