# Four Lakes Snowsports: Suburban Skiing & Snowboarding in Lisle > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Dec 18 – Mar 7 · 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Four Lakes Snowsports, 5750 Lakeside Dr, Lisle, IL 60532 - Ages: Ages 3+ for skiing (boots start at toddler size 13); snowboarders min weight 40 lbs; 100-foot vertical drop; beginner-friendly rope tows - Price: Slope passes: Weekday $32, Friday $38, Saturday $40, Sunday/Holidays $35; Family 4-pack $115–$145; Ski rental $30, Snowboard rental $35; Lessons $50 - Organizer: Four Lakes Snowsports - Official page: https://www.fourlakessnowsports.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 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/four-lakes-snowsports-suburban-skiing-and-snowboarding-in-lisle--listing-e233767fec70728ed4c9f409 ## About Celebrating 65 years of winter snowsports in the western suburbs, Four Lakes Snowsports in Lisle is the closest ski and snowboard area to metro Chicago. Nestled inside a residential valley, the 20-acre winter facility features seven illuminated ski runs, a 100-foot vertical drop, dedicated rope tows, and a progressive terrain park. Four Lakes specializes in beginner instruction and affordable family skiing. Equipment rentals include toddler ski boot sizes starting at size 13, and open group lessons ($50) help first-timers learn chairlift and tow-rope navigation. 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