Once learned, figure skating is a skill you have for life. It’s a great sport to enjoy recreationally, plus figure skating offers opportunities to compete and pursue a passion.
Park Ridge Park District operates a premier skating school year-round at Oakton Ice Arena with an exceptional coaching staff.
We provide a fun and safe skating experience for the beginner while also serving the needs of the advanced skater. Our curriculum is designed to keep all skaters enthusiastic about learning — from the time they begin lessons until they reach their goals.
Oakton Ice Arena is restructuring our learn-to-skate curriculum from Ice Sports Industry (ISI) standards to Learn to Skate USA, the only program endorsed by US Figure Skating, USA Hockey, and US Speedskating!
Learn to Skate USA teaches the fundamentals of ice skating while building confidence and skills through each lesson. The progressive curriculum ensures success from the first steps on the ice to the mastery of advanced skills. It promotes the health and fitness benefits of ice skating and equips each participant with the foundation necessary to reach their goal, be it recreational or competitive in nature.
Sign up for Learn to Skate USA today
Join our Olympic coaching staff and enjoy training opportunities for competitive figure skaters. From learning to skate to learning to FLY - that's the Oakton Edge. This program offers freestyle sessions (either independent or with a private coach), off-ice training opportunities, floor barre, power skating, and specialty classes.
For more information, contact Chris Knierim, Director of Skating, at cknierim@prparks.org or 847-292-8911.
Please Note: All Freestyle sessions and Oakton Edge classes require online registration. Please email Jordan Mann with registration questions.
Register Information Letter
No 1:30pm or 2:30pm FS Sessions Monday, February 19
Please email the Oakton office at oaktonicearena@prparks.org for more information.
Skaters must purchase a key tag from the Oakton Ice Arena office via email. Tags are $15 each.
Once a tag is purchased, skaters will create an account and upload their program files digitally.
Learn all about the addition of the Rink Music system to the Oakton Competitive Edge skating experience!
The annual Oakton Ice Show is a spectacular showcase of all our skaters. Their impressive performances are a culmination of the skills learned and practiced throughout the year. It is a show sure to delight audience members of all ages!The 2023 Annual Ice Show is a holiday-themed production, under the direction of our new Skating Director, Chris Knierim. Oakton Ice Arena Winter Holiday Show:Saturday, December 16 at 1:30pmSaturday, December 16 at 6:30pmSunday, December 17 at 1:30pm
Park Ridge Park District prides itself on the high quality of its figure skating program and instructors, anchored by our director, Chris Knierim. Chris is a Three-time United States National Pair Champion, Five-time World Championship Competitor, 2018 United States Olympic Team Member, and 2018 Olympic Team Bronze Medalist .
Learn about our instructors below. Contact the Oakton office at oaktonicearena@prparks.org for instructor contact information.
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