Today is Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Lincoln Park's upper pond is open for Ice Skating!
- Only the upper pond at Lincoln Park is open for skating. Skating on the lower pond is prohibited.
- Washington Park Pond and Southwind Park Pond are closed for skating.
- Ice fishing is not allowed on any Park District property.
We will continue to monitor the ice daily and provide updates.
Please call 217-544-1751 for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: The Park District will post Outdoor Winter Ice Skating Conditions on our Park Blog page as well as on Social Media Monday – Friday, during normal business hours.
These posts are “date stamped” – should you find a past date post, your final confirmation that it is safe to skate on outdoor ponds will always be posted on site at Washington Park, Lincoln Park and/or Southwind Park with the usage of park signage.
Signs are covered if conditions are good to skate and signs reveal NO SKATING if conditions are unsafe. When heading out to skate, be safe, never skate alone and always defer to the park signage daily for final guidance on whether skating is open.