GET YOUR WINTER WEATHER UPDATES ON RAINOUTLINE
Ice skating, sled hill and snowshoeing conditions are updated daily on our weather status page where you can also enroll in email and text alerts with Rainout Line.
SLED HILLS
Sledding is available at Gilbert Park, O'Brien Park, Concord Park and Ebersold Park from 8:30 am to 10 pm daily. Sled at your own risk! The Downers Grove Park District reminds people that they are responsible for safety while sledding on Downers Grove Park District grounds. Parents are encouraged to make sure supervision is provided before letting children play on the hills. Please check to make sure the hills are safe for sledding.
ICE SKATING
Weather Permitting
This winter Downers Grove Park District will maintain unsupervised ice skating at Prince Pond. Hours are 8:30 am to 10 pm daily from approximately mid-December through February. It takes several days of single-digit and low-teen temperatures for sufficient ice to form. Ice maintenance will occur after staff has completed snow plowing duties for the day.
Ice Skating Conditions
- Please locate the flag pole at Prince Pond for current skating conditions before stepping on the ice. Staff monitors thickness and requires 8 inches of ice to open for skating.
- Green flags: Indicate ice rink conditions are safe at cleared spots only.
- Red flags: Indicate dangerous skating conditions; rink is closed.
- If you witness an emergency, please dial 911 immediately.
Location:
- Prince Pond: 4941 Linscott Ave.
SNOWSHOEING
Put on a pair of snowshoes and hit the winter trails with one of our pop-up “Snowshoeing Fun” programs at Lyman Woods! When there is at least 5 inches of snow on the trails, we’ll have both adult and children’s snowshoes available for you to enjoy on a self-guided hike on our trails. We’ll show you how the snowshoes work and give you a scavenger hunt, binoculars and other materials for you to use to spot wildlife and enjoy the wintry scenery. Supplies are limited so please sign-up early when it’s a snowy day. Public “Snowshoeing Fun” programs are open to participants 5 years and older, $10 per person. Children must be accompanied by a register adult. We will be offering two time slots: 9AM–12PM and 12:30–3:30PM. Check online registration or the RainoutLine to see when the pop-up snowshoe program is available. Private group snowshoeing programs are available as well and have more flexible hours. For questions please email us at lymanwoods@dgparks.org or call 630.963.9388.
SNOW REMOVAL
The District asks for your patience as our crews will work quickly to remove snow at our parks and facilities. Snow removal is prioritized in the following order:
- District facility parking lots (most to least utilized)
- Sled hill parking lots (Gilbert Park, O'Brien Park, Concord Park and Ebersold Park)
- Park parking lots
- Village-owned sidewalks
- Prince Pond ice rink (if frozen)
- Park walking paths
Please note that the District does not use salt on any pathways; use at your own risk.