Just an update to say that they are attempting a serious rehab over here…read more There's a bar overlooking the home side ice with a great view. They've also added a gym where there was a hockey shop. The studio rink is still there, so it's a great place for small practice groups. My son has had goalie coaching there. The only sad part of this rink is there's only one sheet. It's a shame because the remodel is looking good!

This is a nice ice rink with a full rink and a smaller studio for practice. There is a small Home…read moreIce shop if you need some equipment. Seems to have larger sizes because once or twice I have popped in to get socks or something small and they were very nice and friendly but didn't have a small size for a 7 year old. The snack bar has a big menu. I have stuck with cups of coffee but they seem to do a pretty good business.

When my daughter told me she wanted to star in Disney On Ice I figured we should start with a few…read moreice skating lessons. My original plan was lessons at Glencoe's Watts because I love supporting the amazing facilities in our town. But then the Floridian in me started to get a bit nervous about an outdoor rink during those really cold days. No thank you. Since winnetka has an indoor ice arena I turned to them. Unfortunately, their class schedule didnt work around all of my daughters other activities (overscheduled child alert). Instead I spoke to the skating director, Florence, about private lessons for my daughter and a few of her friends. At first Florence seemed hesitant that any of her busy skating instructors would have time for another private lesson, but she promised she'd look into it. A few weeks later I still hadn't heard back so I followed up...and then received an call from a skating coach named Molly who would be thrilled to give us private lessons. I had heard Molly's name floating around other moms at our pre-school so knew we were in good hands. Molly has now given my daughter lessons twice and will continue to every week from here on. From the moment we met her I was a fan and my daughter took to her instantly. She's great with little ones and you can tell she's done this many times before. So far all they've really done is practice falling and skating a little to pick up stuffed animals, but my daughter absolutely loves it (and Molly). 5+ stars for Molly! She's teaching our group of 3, but so far only 2 kids have shown up each time. Personally I think 2 kids is plenty with new skaters ones and wouldn't recommend more than that for privates. Molly charges us $25/kid, but if only one child shows up its $40. You also need to pay for ice time and skate rentals in addition to the lesson. Winnetka ice arena also has open skating hours, but the majority of the times conflict with our school schedule or my other child's naps during the weekend. We will definitely check it out at some point though to practice. Disney on Ice here we come!

Small, somewhat dated. Snack bars tiny and limited. The place is clean though so theres that. Ive…read moreseen much worse. This feels more homey that the giant middle and west suburb hockyplexes that wont be paid for till 2095 . Addendum: You can listen to all the worst Butt rock and cowbell rock at tooth loosening volume during time outs and intermissions here.

I used to go here when I was little. I thought ice skating would be like riding a bike. Nope...not…read moreat all! This was the first time my 6.5 year old son tried it and he was able to use a skate assistant sled. Unfortunately, the usage time is limited for others to use as well. And if a person didn't return theirs in the 20 minute slot, noone bothered going out to get it. So we patiently waited A few weeks later we go back here for a birthday party. I think we had an hour in the room and another hour on the rink. Not bad, but we felt rushed in the room eating & cake. Then, at the ice rink they had FOUR skate assistant sleds for us to use. Now, it's a party with about 20 kids, most of whom haven't skated before. So 'sharing' the sled was an issue. I asked someone that worked there if we could borrow more (because I know that had more & they weren't being used on the other side), but she said we are only allowed 4. Boo!

I came here to try ice skating for the first time in 25 years. Open skating fees and skate rental…read morefees are comparable to other arenas in the area. But, the perk here is that they don't charge more for non-residents to skate, so if you're bringing non-local friends, they won't have to pay more than you (unlike Evanston and other skating rinks). I do wish that they had some sort of pass card though like Evanston and Wilmette rinks both offer. Their website is a bit dated and confusing, but I sent them a message on Facebook to confirm their public skate hours and they got back to me within minutes, which was nice. They also have skate sharpening, which I definitely need before I try skating again (but haven't used that service yet). The rink itself is nice. It wasn't too crowded when I went during the week a week before Christmas, and the skaters I did meet were friendly. The woman at the desk was helpful as well. I'll definitely come back.

This is such a fantastic upgrade on the old Robert Crown that I don't even know where to begin. The…read moreold one was a grim brick structure without any windows; this one is a clean, modern one with so much natural light that they could almost get away with leaving the lights off. There's a beautiful ice rink (and figure skates to rent) surrounded by a running track, two basketball courts, a cozy library, four (I think) outdoor soccer fields as well as a baseball diamond. It's turned what used to be a very tired but valuable community hub in to a very vibrant, even more useful one. You could probably spend most of the day here if you were so inclined.

I've wanted to check this ice rink out for a long time so I decided to check out public skate. It's…read morea beautiful venue, very modern and I love how the seating is above the rink. The lady at the front counter was also super friendly. I thought it was awesome that half way through the skating switched directions and that the guards had a microphone. Only thing I'd change was that a lot people seemed to be crowding in the middle (I.e. not practicing or taking lessons) which made it a little hard to practice. Public skate cost $9 for an adult.

They fixed my skates! I couldn't believe it! I can spin again!!…read moreAsk for Raphael he's the one who did my skates!

Terrific service. The folks who work here are so knowledgeable and helpful. They are a great…read moreresource!

These guys were simply great. I haven't skated in 30 years and am older than dirt, but the girls…read morethere were great about getting what I wanted AND MAKING SURE EVERYTHING FIT THE WAY IT'S SUPPOSED TO. This took a while, but skating is something I at least hope to do as a serious hobby and that won't happen unless everything fits/works. The Rainbo girls made sure of that :-) I pick my new skates up soon, and I very much look forward to trying them out. THANK YOU.

I love this club so much!…read more I don't live in the Chicago area anymore, but have travelled here the last two years for their women's bonspiel, and am blown away by how amazing this club is! The members I've met are so kind and hospitable. They feed us well (during bonspiels), the bar staff is great, and the ice is top notch! My husband played in one of the open bonspiels last year and had a great time as well. As someone who plays on arena ice I am so envious of what a great facility they have. The viewing area accommodates a lot of people, the tables are spaced out enough that it doesn't feel too cramped, there always seems to be napping happening over by the fireplace, and the little museum room has a lot of fun history of curling. Wonderful club, wonderful people, wonderful ice! I love this club!!

Okay, let's talk seriously. Curling is a sport that most people watch every 4 years, during the…read moreOlympics. And this last time (2018), was a banner year, with the US Men's Team winning gold for the first time ever. Woo hoo! But curling has been a great sport for a long, long time. And the Chicago Curling Club has been a big part of that here in the mid-west for like 150 years or so. Let's talk about why. Well, first, the CCC is a great group of folks. The mid-west is renowned for being friendly and polite, right? Well, the folks at the CCC are that times 2. Super friendly and ready, willing and able to not only teach you about the sport of curling, but just as happy to talk about whatever else is on your mind, all while buying you a beer. Seriously, I have yet to find a nicer bunch of folks anywhere in the country. Then, there is curling itself. Yeah, there are some competitive folks (hell, you can;t go to the olympics, much less win, without being competitive, right?). But there are a TON of leagues at the club that are purely for fun. Rookies, pick-up and other leagues that even the newest of newbies can join and have fun at. Add to all of that the social aspect. Multiple FREE events throughout the year, just for socializing and community. This is the kind of place that literally anyone can feel at home. Finally there is the sport of curling itself. Look, I like to veg out as much as the next guy. But this is damn near the only sport I could play, for fun or competitively, where I can literally have a beer while I play. Bad knees? No problem. Need hyper cardio? Got ya covered. Just want to play for fun and socialize? Check. Want to belong to a group that has fun and contributes to the community? You could do way worse! The CCC is a great group of folks, with a great facility, and perpetuating a great sport, all while contributing to the community at large. Swing by, have a beer, and learn to curl. I guarantee you'll have a great time, and you just might change your life.

I guess a rink with a bar is always a plus. The bar is located upstairs and provides seating to…read moreoverlook the rink.

Great experience for the whole family... Amazing bar huge variety of craft beers bartender. Joe is…read morethe best always makes everybody feel welcome!

We love the guys at Home Ice! They have been helping us with apparel and equipment for years…read more They are an important piece of our hockey community!

This is a great little shop that offers a unique service. Pick up and drop off skate sharpening in…read moreWinnetka! Jeff and JC are friendly and know hockey. Locally owned, involved in coaching and the community. There are unique jersey's as well as the basics- tape, laces and sticks.