Skating Rinks
UI Ice Arena
📍 406 E Armory Ave, Champaign, IL 61820🌐 campusrec.illinois.edu/facilities/ice-arena
🕐 Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–1 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–1 PM |
| Saturday | 1:30–4 PM |
| Sunday | 1:30–4 PM |
About UI Ice Arena
UI Ice Arena is a skating rink in Champaign, IL. UI Ice Arena features adaptive ice sport sleds available for public sessions and offers wheelchair access on ice during public skates, making it an inclusive facility for disabled skaters. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 359 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Ice Skating
- Rink Size
- 192′ x 115′ (55,000 sq ft facility)
- Programs
- Learn to Skate, Figure Skating, Ice Hockey
- Dining
- The Penalty Box snack bar on-site
- Accessibility
- Adaptive sleds, wheelchair access, special accommodations available
💡 Did You Know?
- UI Ice Arena features adaptive ice sport sleds available for public sessions and offers wheelchair access on ice during public skates, making it an inclusive facility for disabled skaters
- The arena has a 192' x 115' sheet of ice housed in a 55,000 square foot facility with 1,200 seat capacity
- The Penalty Box snack bar operates daily from 8:30am until 30 minutes before closing, providing food service throughout the rink's operating hours
- Public skate attendance is popular enough that visitors are advised to attend during the second hour of sessions to find less crowded conditions with more room to skate
💬 What Visitors Say
- Arrive during the second hour of public skate sessions for significantly more room to move around, as the rink gets less crowded after the initial rush
- UI Ice Arena offers affordable skating with rentable skates available and low admission costs, making it an inexpensive entertainment option for groups and families
- The facility provides adaptive ice sport sleds and wheelchair access on ice during public sessions—contact campusrec@illinois.edu in advance for special accommodations
- First-timers should know the rink offers Learn to Skate classes for skill development, and staff members are approachable and eager to assist—don't hesitate to ask for help
- Plan to arrive with warm socks and gloves, as the facility maintains cold ice conditions; bring layers as indoor ice rinks can feel chilly despite being indoors
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