Outdoor ice rink opens at The Grove
The Village of Bourbonnais is pleased to announce the return of its synthetic outdoor ice rink at The Grove at Goselin Park, located at 700 Main St. NW. The Rink is open during The Grove’s regular hours, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Outside skates are welcome, and no ticket is required. This season, the modified 30-foot by 50-foot rink debuts in its new home under the Robert Goselin Pavilion.
Residents and visitors who need skates may purchase a $5 ticket—available online or in person—which includes one hour on the ice and skate rental. Skate rental hours will be offered every Saturday and Sunday in November and December from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (weather permitting).
Rink details and rental tickets are available at:
www.villageofbourbonnais.com/outdoor-recreation/ice-rink
“We look forward to the return of The Rink at The Grove this holiday season and welcome everyone to enjoy this outdoor amenity,” said Bourbonnais Mayor Jeff Keast.
“Residents attending the village’s 6th annual ‘Rockin’ Around the Tree Lighting’ on Thursday, December 4, can enjoy The Rink by providing a donation to the annual Shop with a Cop program benefiting Kankakee County children in need.”
The village purchased The Rink through a $50,000 Community Tourism Action Plan grant from the Kankakee County Convention & Visitors Bureau (KCCVB) awarded in April 2023. Its pilot season launched in winter 2023 ahead of the grand opening of The Grove in summer 2024.
“The Rink provides residents and visitors with a winter attraction that isn’t weather-dependent,” explained Marketing & Community Engagement Director Lindy Casey. “No matter the temperature, skating can still take place.”
