Ice Skating

The Park District offers ice skating instruction for beginners of all ages, from 3 to adults. Classes are divided up by skill and often blended when learning skills. These classes operate in 7-10 week sessions depending on the season. Ice skates can be rented for lessons at the facility. Helmets are required for the two beginner classes and highly recommended in subsequent levels. 

Youth Skating

Adult
Skating

Freestyle & Practice Ice

Special Events

Skate Progression

Figure skate with the Park District of Oak Park! Whether you’ve never stepped on the ice before or are looking to add skills to your repertoire, our coaches teach the fundamentals of skating in a safe and encouraging environment.

  • 1Ages 2-5

    Learn to Skate curriculum for our youngest skaters.

  • 2Ages 6-15

    Learn fundamental skating techniques.

  • 3Ages 6-18

    Develop advanced spins, jumps, and more.

  • 4Ages 18+

    Beginner through advanced classes for all skating levels.

Synchronized Skating Team

The Park District of Oak Park is home to the Synchronized Skating Team, Infinite Style. Skaters level Freeskate 1 and above can give synchronized skating a try! Click the button below to learn more.

Skate Showcases

Two skater showcases are scheduled each year to highlight skaters’ abilities.

The Holiday Exhibition takes place in December and highlights intermediate to advanced skaters.

The Ice Show takes place in March and all skating levels are welcome to participate. This is a separate event in which skaters register to participate, are grouped with those at the same skating level, and learn a choreographed routine with costumes, spotlights, and an audience! More information about these programs is available in the Fall and Winter.

Greater Chicagoland Basic Skills Committee

The Park District of Oak Park Skate Academy is a member of the Greater Chicagoland Basic Skills Committee. Membership in this committee will bring more opportunities for our skaters to be involved in the wider figure skating community. Opportunities approaching include Skate America, Disney on Ice, coaching seminars, and scout programs.

Cathy BrownContact
708-725-2313

Skate Academy Coordinator
Jason HeningtonContact
(708) 725-2304

Ice Arena Program Supervisor

Notice: Due to maintenance in the main lobby of Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex, all visitors must enter through the pool entrance on Friday, August 29.

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