Ice Arena Notice – Closing for Renovations in Late March, 2025

The Oak Lawn Ice Arena will be closing starting at the end of March to undergo a major renovation. Improvements to the facility include a new ice surface, with new dasherboards, and netting. During this time, facility rentals, including birthday parties and private ice time, will be unavailable. We will
be posting pictures of the progress through our social media channels, website, and in the Summer Digital Program Guide. Other improvements to the facility include:

Renovation of two locker rooms with new accessible shower, toilet, and sink
Renovation of one group locker room, with new accessible shower, toilet, and sink
Replacement of rink refrigeration system, including:
New ammonia compressors
Brine pumps
Control system
Safety shower
Leak detection system
Snow melt pit
Evaporative condenser, pump, and storage tank
Variable frequency drives
Replacement of existing sand floor, including both cool and warm floor below with new concrete floor system (underneath the ice surface)
Replacement of existing sanitary main in the arena area
Replacement of electric feeders to the refrigeration system

We apologize for any inconveniences during this time, but we look forward to opening back up this fall.

Adjacent to the Administrative Center, the Oak Lawn Ice Arena offers year-round skating opportunities for dedicated and just-for-fun hockey players and figure skaters. The arena features an international-sized ice surface (100-x-200-ft.) with an arena divider for two areas. Comfortable seating is available for up to 1,100 spectators with a spacious viewing platform of the rink. Party rooms are available to rent for birthday parties, family gatherings or business meetings. The ice can also be privately rented.

The arena also features a concession stand, serving lunch, and dinner items during select hours. Other amenities include vending machines and locker rooms. For more information, please call 708-857-5173 or e-mail us at icearena@olparks.com.