Where To Skate, Ski And Sled In And Around Gary

Feeling inspired by the excitement of the Winter Games? You don’t have to travel far to get in on the seasonal spirit. Around Gary, you’ll find places where families can lace up skates, enjoy indoor winter fun, or plan easy day trips to nearby skiing, tubing or sledding spots. Whether you’re looking to stay close to home or head out for a weekend adventure, these ideas can help you make the most of the season. Just be sure to double-check hours, weather conditions and reservation details before heading out.

⛸️ Ice Skating & Indoor Winter Fun

Bulldog Park Ice Rink

Address: 183 S West St, Crown Point, IN 46307

Phone: (219) 661-2271

Details: Bulldog Park hosts a seasonal outdoor ice rink with public skating sessions and rentals available during the winter months. It’s about a 30 minute drive from Gary and offers a lively open-air skating experience when the rink is operating.

Arctic Ice Arena

Address: 10700 160th St, Orland Park, IL 60467

Phone: (708) 403-4231

Details: Arctic Ice Arena features indoor public skating sessions, figure skating, and hockey programs on full-size ice sheets. It’s roughly a 45 minute drive from Gary and provides a dependable year-round indoor skating option.

🎿 Skiing, Snowboarding & Tubing — Day Trips

Four Lakes Alpine Snowsports

Address: 5750 Lakeside Dr, Lisle, IL 60532

Phone: (630) 964-2550

Details: Four Lakes offers skiing and snowboarding on a smaller hill with snowmaking and beginner-friendly terrain. It’s about a 1 hour drive from Gary and can work for a quick winter sports outing close to the city.

Swiss Valley Ski & Snowboard Area

Address: 13421 Mann St, Jones, MI 49061

Phone: (269) 244-5635

Details: Swiss Valley features downhill skiing, snowboarding, and a tubing hill with varied terrain and snowmaking. It’s about a 1 hour 45 minute drive from Gary and makes a solid winter day trip for more hill variety.

☃️ Outdoor Play & Sledding Spots

After a fresh snowfall, local parks and lakefront hills around Gary become favorite places for sledding and relaxed winter fun. It’s always smart to check city or park updates before heading out to make sure conditions are safe and accessible.

Gary spots to consider:

• Marquette Park has open dunes and grassy areas near Lake Michigan that locals use for sledding and snow play when snowfall is deep enough to stick. Its wide open space and lakefront setting make it one of the more scenic places for a winter outing. (Source: Marquette Park)

Further outdoors:

• Deep River County Park — This Lake County park features rolling terrain and wooded trails that can work well for sledding and winter exploring when snow accumulates, and it is about a 25 minute drive from Gary.

Bundle up, stay safe and have fun wherever winter takes you!

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