Snow ! Snow ! Snow !
Have fun in the great outdoors this winter . If weather conditions permit , enjoy sledding at Danny Cunniff Park , outdoor skating at Sunset Woods Park , and cross country skiing at Heller Nature Center .
Remember to follow health and safety guidelines when outside your home :
• Always wear a facemask
• Keep a social distance of at least 6 feet from others not in your household
• Avoid outdoor areas that are crowded
Sunset Woods Park Skating Rink 1801 Sunset Road | Hours : 9am-9pm daily ( rink is lit by existing park lights )
When weather conditions allow ( an average temperature of 20 degrees Fahrenheit or colder for 5 consecutive days , 5-6 inches of ground frost ), park district staff begin flooding the ice rink at Sunset Woods Park . It takes four 24-hour days to spray and freeze the water to create a base and finished ice . Throughout the season , the rink may be closed for snow removal or unsafe ice conditions . Skating is free and the rink is sectioned off to allow for separate hockey and recreational skating . Groups should be considerate of one another . NEW ! For the safety of our patrons , helmets are required in the hockey rink .
There is no supervision or skate rental at the outdoor rink Anyone using the ice rink should be aware that the risk of injury is present . The Park District encourages everyone to participate in this activity in a safe manner and suggests that children be supervised by a responsible adult . Throughout the season , the rink may be closed for snow removal or unsafe ice conditions . Sign up for the
Rainout Line and get up-to-date information on the outdoor rink status .
Danny Cunniff Park Sled Hill 2700 Trail Way Street ( located toward the back of the park , just south of Centennial Ice Arena ) Hours : No set hours
The sled hill is free and open to the public . Please be aware that there is no supervision or warming facility at the sled hill . The Park District of Highland Park encourages everyone to participate in this activity in a safe manner and to follow these safety guidelines :
· Children should be supervised by a responsible adult · The user assumes full responsibility for determining if the Sled Hill is safe to use · Use the Sled Hill at your own risk · Walk to the top of the Sled Hill along the fenced sides of the hill to avoid collisions · Use caution when sledding and be considerate of others · Sled down the hill only when it is clear of other sledders Throughout the season , the sled hill may be closed from time to time . Sign up for the
Rainout Line and get up-to-date information on the sled hill and outdoor ice rink status .
Cross Country Skiing Heller Nature Center | 2821 Ridge Road Hours : Ski Trails are open from Dawn – Dusk Hourly Rental Times : 9 – 10am , 10:30-11:30am , 12-1pm , 1:30-2:30pm and 3-4pm
Hit the snow on three miles of ungroomed trails at Heller Nature Center .
Skis are available for rental whenever snow conditions permit ( 4 ” base or greater ). Reservations are required for ski rental .
Click here to reserve a time ! Call 847.433.6901 to check snow conditions .
$ 10 / person : Reservations must be made online , no walk-ins . · One hour rental time slots · 6 patrons per time slot · Ski equipment must stay on Heller property · Ski equipment and shoe sizes are limited
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