# Chicago Wolves Ice Rink at Parkway Bank Park > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 21 – Jan 31 · 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM - Where: Parkway Bank Park, 5501 Park Pl, Rosemont, IL 60018 - Ages: All ages; walk-up admission with no reservations needed; free 2-hour parking with validation - Price: Free admission; Skate rentals $8 per pair (or bring your own skates) - Organizer: Village of Rosemont & Chicago Wolves - Official page: https://www.rosemont.com - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/chicago-wolves-ice-rink-at-parkway-bank-park--listing-2ef240efa7ab7e1bc940e768 ## About Located in Rosemont's bustling Parkway Bank Park entertainment district just 25 minutes northwest of downtown Chicago, the Chicago Wolves Ice Rink delivers hassle-free, big-energy winter skating. The NHL-sized outdoor refrigerated rink is illuminated by thousands of festive canopy lights and surrounded by lively restaurants, an AMC movie theater, and Kings Bowl. Admission is 100% free with no advance reservations required—simply show up, grab a rental for $8 (or lace up your own skates), and step onto the ice. 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