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11 Roller Skating Rinks Chicago Families Dig

Kids can have a groovy time at these roller skating rinks Chicago parents love! Check our map to find a local favorite roller rink near you and enjoy kid-friendly open skate times, budget-saving specials, and some of the most rad birthday party places in town.

If you've tried any of these Chicago roller skating rinks, please like and review your favorites to help fellow parents! Check out our recommendations for places to ice skate indoors, too!


 
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    Glenwood Roller Rink

    Glenwood Roller Rink is a family rink for public skating with DJ tunes, organ music & light effects plus lessons & snacks.

    Glenwood, IL

    Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park & Family Entertainment Center

    The Martin Luther King Jr. Park & Family Entertainment Center maintains one of Chicago's best roller rinks. The rink hosts various child and family-friendly open skate times and often features exciting special events and theme nights, too. This is a top family spot for bowling in Chicago, too!

    Chicago, IL

    Tinley Park Roller Rink

    Tinley Park Roller Rink (established 1965!) features "Family Fun Skate" and later-evening "Teen Skate" in addition to some open skate hours.

    Tinley Park, IL

    Fleetwood Roller Skating Rink

    Fleetwood Roller Skating Rink has one of the best skate floors around! Best of all, they offer affordable rates, skating lessons, fun party packages and holiday specials!

    Summit, IL

    Lombard Roller Rink

    Lombard Roller Rink is a place for family fun! Many come for open skate, but some even make it a point to come for lessons (all ages) and skate clubs/derbies.

    Lombard, IL
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    Coachlite Skate Center

    Coachlite Skate Center has themed skate nights, a well-stocked snack bar and learn to skate classes for all ages.

    Roselle, IL
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    Just For Fun Roller Rink

    Lace up a pair of wheels and head to Just for Fun Roller Rink! Families especially love their "Cheap Skate Specials" and "Family Fun Days" when skating is discounted.

    Mundelein, IL

    Aurora Skate Center

    Aurora Skate Center offers novice-advance classes, public skating, private rental, fundraisers, artistic/dance, roller derby and speed skating!

    Aurora, IL
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    Funway

    In addition to an arcade, Funway offers bowling, laser tag, bumper cars, black light mini golf, and roller skating.

    Batavia, IL

    Bella's Skate On Grand

    Check out Bella's Skate On Grand for open skate, family hours, birthdays and concessions. You can even bring your own skates or rollerblades to this rink.

    Fox Lake, IL

    Xtreme Wheels Roller Skating & Family Fun Center

    From their snack bar serving up pizza, hot dogs, and Italian Ice to the game room featuring air hockey, hot shot basketball and more, Xtreme Wheels is a great destination for family fun! Check their open skate schedule for many specials, including BOGO admissions and half price days.

    Crystal Lake, IL

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