Orland Park, IL – Holiday skating season is officially underway as the Winter Wonderland Ice Rink opens daily for residents and visitors looking to enjoy outdoor ice skating during the winter break.
According to the Orland Park Recreation Department, the ice rink is open every day from sunrise until the Warming House closes, weather permitting. The holiday season schedule runs from Sunday, December 15, through Sunday, January 5, with adjusted hours on select dates.
During the holiday period, the Warming House will operate weekdays from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., allowing skaters access to restrooms, skate rentals, and warming space. Skate rentals are available for $3, while helmets are provided free of charge.
Several holiday-specific schedule changes are planned. The Warming House will be open 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on December 24, closed on December 25, and open 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on December 31. On January 1, hours run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with additional special hours scheduled later in the season.
Bonfire hours are also part of the Winter Wonderland experience. Fires will be available Fridays from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., with expanded bonfire availability from December 26 through December 28 and again on January 2 and January 5.
The ice rink is located in Orland Park in Cook County, serving residents across the Chicago south suburbs. Officials remind skaters that conditions can change due to weather.
For real-time ice rink updates, residents can call the Rainout Line at 708-401-0043, ext. 76, or visit orlandpark.org/icerink.
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