Oak Lawn Ice Arena Celebrates Grand-Reopening Tuesday With Special Event Pricing

OAK LAWN, IL — Come celebrate the grand re-opening of the Oak Lawn Ice Arena, Tuesday, Feb. 10. The celebration starts at 5:15 p.m. with a ribbon cutting followed by open skating until 6:45 p.m., at the ice arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave.

Community members will get a tour of the newly renovated, updated ice arena. A special event admission is also being offered for $5 per person, with an $8 add-on for skate rentals.

Upgrades to the facility are highlighted by a brand-new international sized (100 x 200 feet) ice surface, complete with new dasherboards, seamless glass, and protective netting. Beneath the ice, a completely new concrete floor system has been installed, replacing both the cool and warm floor layers to ensure long term durability and consistent ice quality.

Additionally, visitors will notice a fresh paint job, new lobby graphics, seating, and rubber flooring leading to the ice rink. Also new, the penalty boxes and scorer’s table have shifted to the opposite side of the rink, allowing for more space for patrons near the lobby.

Located adjacent to the Oak Lawn Park District Administrative Center, the Oak Lawn Ice Arena, 9320 S. Kenton Ave., offers year-round skating opportunities for hockey players, figure skaters, and recreational skaters. The arena also offers comfortable seating for up to 1,100 spectators and a spacious viewing platform overlooking the ice.

Additional amenities include party rooms available for birthday parties, family gatherings, and business meetings, as well as private ice rentals. A concession stand serving lunch and dinner items during select hours, vending machines, and locker rooms are also available.
For more information about public skating, programs, or rentals, visit Oak Lawn Ice Arena or call 708-857-5173, or email icearena@olparks.com.