Where To Go Ice Skating In Downers Grove

DOWNERS GROVE, IL — If winter's snow and freezing temps make people look forward to anything, it's ice skating. Downers Grove residents can now perfect their triple salchow at park district locations throughout the village because ice skating season is open!

When temperatures have stayed below zero, the Downers Grove Park District offers ice skating at the following locations:

• Prince Pond, 4941 Linscott Ave,
• McCullom Park, 6801 Main St
• Whitlock Park, 4000 Fairview Ave

Daily ice skating hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and usually run through February.

According to the park district, ice maintenance is done after the snow has been plowed for the day. Since ice skating is unsupervised, flags are used to indicate the ice conditions at the parks.

If you see a green flag on the pole, the ice is safe for skating at cleared spots. A red flag means that skating conditions are dangerous and the rink is closed.

You can also check skating conditions online at Rainout Line before you head out or by calling 630-225-7272.

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