Prince Pond Ice Rink

Downers Grove, IL · Public skating times & prices

Public skating at Prince Pond Ice Rink: the next 7 days

Currently out of season The Downers Grove Park District's winter recreation page says it will maintain unsupervised ice skating at Prince Pond, 8:30 am to 10 pm daily from approximately mid-December through February (the page's 2025 winter wording; 2026/27 not confirmed). It takes several days of single-digit and low-teen temperatures for the ice to form. Official schedule update

Address
4941 Linscott Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Website
dgparks.org
The frozen Prince Pond in Prince Park with the gazebo, fence and neighbouring houses — Prince Pond Ice Rink
The frozen Prince Pond in Prince Park with the gazebo, fence and neighbouring houses Photo: Google Maps listing · Source
Skaters playing hockey on the frozen pond in low winter sun, houses beyond — Prince Pond Ice Rink
Skaters playing hockey on the frozen pond in low winter sun, houses beyond Photo: Google Maps listing · Source

Before you head out.

Admission, rentals and arrival details, researched from official rink information. Source checks stay current for 30 days.

Booking & check-in

The pond is open for unsupervised skating 8:30 am to 10 pm daily from about mid-December through February, with no ticket or booking.

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Amenities

Skating conditions are updated daily on the district's weather status page, with email and text alerts through Rainout Line; the park also has a playground, a shelter and benches north of the pond.

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Rink rules

Staff monitor the ice and require 8 inches to open it. A green flag at the Prince Pond flag pole means the ice is safe at cleared spots only and a red flag means the rink is closed. Ice maintenance follows snow plowing for the day.

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A source check records what the rink published on that date. Session-specific booking details take precedence.