Arlington Heights Ice Rinks Open

We all know it's really cold out but the chilly temperatures do have one advantage: outdoor ice skating. 

All of the Arlington Heights Park District skating rinks are currently open — as of Thursday afternoon — after park district staff spent the week building up the ice at the rinks, according to the park district's website.  

With temps expected to stay well below freezing over the weekend before jumping into the 40s next week — the next couple days could be a great time to lace up those skates and hit the ice. 

There is some snow in the forecast Friday, which could affect the ice skating surface for area rinks.

"... Parks Department staff's first priority is for snow removal and plowing of our buildings, parking lots and paths before turning our attention to the brooming and resurfacing of ice rinks," according to a Thursday update on the park district website. 

Here is a list of parks where village rinks were open (as of Thursday afternoon): 

• Camelot Park, 1005 E. Suffield, free skate
• Frontier Park Community Center, 1933 E. Kennicott Ave., free skate and hockey
• Heritage Park Community Center, 506 W. Victoria Lane, free skate and hockey
• Hickory Meadows Park, at Douglas and Marion, free skate and hockey
• Pioneer Park Community Center, 500 S. Fernandez, free skate and hockey
• Recreation Park Community Center, 500 E. Miner

Check the Arlington Heights Park District website for updates on whether area ice skating rinks are open or closed.