Figure Skating
Paul Hruby Ice Arena will be opening soon!
Skating classes will begin on July 6!
The Summer Program guide will be available on June 12. Resident registration begins at 8:30am on Saturday, June 20. Non-resident registration begins at 8:30am on Saturday, June 27.
Be on the lookout for your favorite skating class starting back up, or even try one of our new offerings!
We offer skate instruction for beginners of all ages, from age 3 to adults. If you want to get started in skating for the first time, we make it easy:
Where to Start?
Ages 3-5 - Parent Tot or Snowplow Sam 1
Ages 5-14 - Basic 1
Ages 15+ - Adult Beginner
Click Here for Youth Classes or Click Here for Adult Classes!
Summer Registration
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Residents Regitration |
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Registration opens Saturday, June 20 at 8:30am |
Registration opens Saturday, June 27 at 8:30am |
Practice and Freestyle Ice
Free Skate School practice is a great option for skaters to practice their skills and is included in the cost of the session at no additional cost. Ask your coach for the schedule!
Freestyle ice is for skaters in the Skate Academy program looking for additional time to practice their skills individually or with a coach. Skaters Pre-Free Skate and below must be accompanied by a coach. Skaters, parents, and coaches are expected to follow the Freestyle Rules & Etiquette. Cost: $10 per session or by pre-paid pass. Buy a freestyle skate punch pass.
Coaches on freestyle and practice ice sessions must be employeed by the Park District of Oak Park Skate Academy.
Summer 2020 Freestyle Phase 3 (June 22-July 3)
Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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5:45-6:30am
6:45-7:30am
3:30-4:30pm
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3:30-4:15pm
5:30-6:15pm
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5:45-6:30am
6:45-7:30am
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3:30-4:15pm
5:30-6:15pm
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5:45-6:30am
6:45-7:30am
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Summer 2020 Freestyle Phase 4 (July 6 - August 15)
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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5:45-6:30am
6:45-7:30am
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6:35-7:20pm |
5:45-6:30am
6:45-7:30am
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3:50-4:50pm
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5:45-6:30am
6:45-7:30am
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7:45-8:30am
8:45-9:30am
1:25-2:25pm
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Synchronized Skating
The Park District of Oak Park is home to Synchronized Skating Team, Infinite Style. The program consists of 2 teams, Beginner and Open Juvenile. Skaters Basic 4 and above can give synchronized skating a try! If you are interested in signing up for the team, please contact Skate Academy Coordinator Cathy Brown.
Ice Show
The annual showcase for all participants in Skate Academy is held each spring. To be in the Ice Show you must be registered for the previous winter session. Visit the Ice Show page for up to date information.
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 opportunties 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.