Guide to Ice Skating Rinks in McHenry County

Snapper’s Field is just west of Algonquin Middle and Eastview Elementary Schools.

Host: Village of Algonquin

Address: 599 Longwood Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102

Phone: 847-658-2700

This neighborhood park is just west of Sleepy Hollow Road and is open from 6 am to dusk.

Host: Village of Algonquin

Address: 2001 Wynnfield Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102

Phone: 847-658-2700

Jaycee Park ice rink is cleared and managed by the Cary Park District when temperatures remain below freezing. The rink is lighted to allow for evening skating until 9 pm and also features a warming shelter and restrooms.

Host: Cary Park District

Address: Silver Lake Road at Cary Algonquin Rd, Cary, IL 60013

Phone: 847-639-6100

Unlike the outdoor winter rinks, the Crystal Ice House provides ice skating year-round. You will need to confirm public skate times, which vary by day.

Host: Crystal Ice House

Address: 320 E Prairie Ave, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: 815-356-8500

The Main Beach ice rink is maintained by the Crystal Lake Park District. In addition to the Rainout Line, they also fly a flag at the beach entrance indicating status.

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 300 Lakeshore Dr, Crystal Lake, IL 60014

Phone: 815-459-0680

This neighborhood park is open from 8 am to dusk.

Host: Village of Fox River Grove

Address: Stanger Park & Algonquin Rd, Fox River Grove, IL 60021

Phone: 847-639-3170

The rink is maintained by the Huntley Park District and features signage at the rink when it is open or closed.

Host: Huntley Park District

Address: 11419 IL-47, Huntley, IL 60142

Phone:

The rink is maintained by the Village of Island Lake and offers varying times for open skating and hockey (please check their website in the link below). The rink is open 7 days a week.

Host: Village of Island Lake

Address: 628 E State Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042

Phone: 847-416-7866

The park is maintained by the Johnsburg Parks & Rec.

Host: Village of Johnsburg

Address: 2410 Johnsburg Rd, Johnsburg, IL 60051

Phone: 815-385-6023

The ice rink is maintained by the village and is open to LITH residents. The rink is unsupervised, and skating is open from dawn to dusk. They also feature a status flag for when the rink is open or closed.

Host: Village of Lake in the Hills

Address: 228 Indian Trail, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156

Phone: 840-960-7500

The park is maintained by the Village of Lakemoor.

Host: Village of Lakemoor

Address: 233 Rand Rd, Lakemoor, IL 60051

Phone: 815-385-1117

The West Beach ice rink is maintained by the Crystal Lake Park District. In addition to the Rainout Line, they also fly a flag at the beach entrance indicating status.

Host: Crystal Lake Park District

Address: 2330 Lake Ave, Village of Lakewood, IL 60014

Phone: 815-459-0681

This ice rink is part of the Miller Point Park Riverwalk. It is an outdoor, refrigerated ice rink, so it isn’t dependent on the weather.

Host: McHenry Riverwalk Foundation & City of McHenry

Address: 1202 Riverside Dr, McHenry, IL 60050

Phone:

A.P. Freund Field is maintained by the McHenry Parks & Recreation Department.

Host: City of McHenry

Address: 3905 W West Ave, McHenry, IL 60050

Phone:

Located in both McHenry and Lake Counties, the Chain O’ Lakes State Park provides year-round outdoor fun. Contact the park for status and locations. Open daily in the winter months from 8:00 am to sunset.

Host: Village of Richmond

Address: 5200 Nippersink Dr, Richmond, IL 60071

Phone: 815-678-4040

Located in both McHenry and Lake Counties, the Chain O’ Lakes State Park provides year-round outdoor fun. Contact the park for status and locations. Open daily in the winter months from 8:00 am to sunset.

Host: IL DNR

Address: 8916 Wilmot Rd, Spring Grove, IL 60081

Phone: 847-587-5512

This large park is maintained by the Woodstock Recreation Department.

Host: Woodstock Recreation Department

Address: 900 West South St, Woodstock, IL 60098

Phone: 815-338-4363