Winter Sports Facilities

Stay Off the Ice to Stay Safe this Season

Did you know that there are over 500 retention ponds in Naperville? Regardless of the time of year, it is never safe to go out on the water – even when it appears to be frozen! You never know how thick or strong the ice may be as these aspects are affected by varying temperatures, which create thin, weak spots that are dangerous and unpredictable. Parents, please talk to your kids about the dangers of ponds in winter and teach them how to stay safe. Help pets stay safe, too, by keeping them leashed around ponds.

Sled Hills

The following hills are non-lighted and available for use from sunrise until one hour after sunset.

  • Arrowhead Park, 711 Iroquois Avenue
  • Brook Crossings, 1015 95th Street
  • Country Lakes Park, 1835 North Aurora Road
  • Gartner Park, 524 W Gartner Road
  • Weigand Riverfront Park, 2436 S. Washington Street
  • May Watts Park, 804 S. Whispering Hills Drive
  • Wolf's Crossing Community Park, 3252 Wolf's Crossing Road

Riverwalk Sled Hill at Rotary Hill

There is great sledding for the entire family right on the Naperville Riverwalk! The hill is located next to the Millennium Carillon at 443 Aurora Avenue. The Riverwalk Sled Hill is lighted and closes at 10:00 p.m.

CAUTION

Sledding is a recreational activity that presents inherent risks.  Use caution when sledding and be considerate of others

  1. Sledding is permitted only on designated hills, and only then when the soil is frozen and there are two or more inches of snow depth on a hill. Sledding is prohibited when there is visible grass in the designated sledding areas. Users assume full responsibility for determining that all conditions are safe for sledding. Hill conditions may change over the course of the day or with excessive use.
  2. Sledding is not an intended use of any Park District property but is permitted in designated areas when the weather conditions are met and these rules are followed.
  3. Keep sled under control. Avoid paths of other sledders before and after sledding. Pushing sledders or any other means of accelerating the rate of descent is not permitted.
  4. Once you have finished your ride, move quickly out of the way of other sledders. Stay to the side when climbing up the hill.
  5. Children under age 8 must be supervised by a responsible adult.
  6. Inner tubes, snowboards and plastic sleds only. Toboggans and sleds with metal runners are prohibited.
  7. No more than 2 people per sled.
  8. No jumps, ramps, or similar devices are permitted on the hill.
  9. Sled hill hours are from sunrise until sunset. Lighted sled hills close at 10:00 pm

CALL 911 FOR EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE. For non-emergencies contact Park Police at 630-601-0925

Ice Rinks

Red and Green Flags Indicate Ice Rink Status

The Park District posts red flags or green flags at its ice skating rinks to indicate whether they are closed or open, providing a user-friendly and visible signal to people at park locations. The District also updates the status of ice rinks here, allowing residents the ability to check on the status of rinks prior to leaving their home. Skaters should not use ice rinks when they are posted as closed on the website or when a red flag is flying at the rink.  

Skating areas typically open on or after December 15; however, they can open only after a period of extreme cold. Weather and conditions permitting, the skating season continues through February 15.

To Check the Status of Skating Areas

The following ice rinks are lighted and open until 10:00 p.m.

  • Centennial Park, 500 W. Jackson Avenue
  • Nike Sports Complex, 288 W. Diehl Road
  • Wolf's Crossing Community Park, 3252 Wolf's Crossing Road

The following ice rink is not lighted and closes one hour past sunset.

  • Gartner Park, 524 W. Gartner Road

Hockey and broomball play is allowed only at the two boarded rinks at Centennial Park.  A third rink at Centennial Park is for free skating only. No pucks or sticks are allowed on free-skating areas.

Lighted ice rinks operate through use of a push-button located at each rink. Lights are available when the rinks are open. Lighted ice rinks close at 10:00 p.m.

Ice Rink Reminders

  • The ice rinks are natural rinks that are dependent on weather conditions for ice quality.
  • The rinks are designed for recreational skating only and are not maintained at professional or competitive skating standards.
  • A minimum of 72 hours of constant temperatures of 15 ° or below is necessary before the ice-making process may begin.

Ice Rink Rules and Regulations

  • Hockey and Broomball are allowed only on the boarded rinks at Centennial Park. No pucks or sticks are allowed on free-skating areas.
  • No alcoholic beverages are allowed.
  • Skate safely and in a controlled manner to avoid collisions with other skaters.
  • Refrain from offensive language and behavior.
  • No bottles or glass are allowed on rinks.
  • Children ages 8 and younger must be supervised by an adult.
  • Violation of posted rules may result in suspension from the ice rink and/or a fine.

Park Restroom Hours

Click here to view the hours of operation at park restrooms