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1601 North 5th Street Springfield, IL 62703
Phone: 217-753-2800
Hours: - CT
The Nelson Center contains two indoor ice rinks, nine locker rooms and concession areas that are open to the public year-round. Housing the only two indoor ice rinks within a 60-Mile radius, it serves as the home for many programs, events and activities in the area.As well as offers a variety of instructional classes and leagues designed to teach children and adults how to figure skate or play hockey. The Nelson Center is also home to the NAHL Springfield Jr. Blues, Lincoln Land High School Hockey Association, Springfield Youth Hockey Association, and the Springfield Figure Skating Club.
Business Hours:Mon-Fri 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Open to the Public for Programs, Ice Skating & Swimming (in season)
Monday: 5:45am - 8:00pm
Tuesday: 5:45am - 8:00pm
Wednesday 5:45am - 8:00pm
Thursday 5:45am - 8:00pm
Friday 5:45am - 8:00pm
Saturday 5:45am - 8:00pm
Sunday 1:00pm - 8:00pm
There will be a Recreation Associate/Receptionist at the Front Desk Area from:
Monday-Thursday: 4:30pm-8:30pm
Friday: 4:30pm-6:00pm
Admission to our Lobby and Restroom areas are free. There is a cost to swim and to ice-skate. You will want to see our most up-to-date fees on our Online Registration portal. Click the link below to learn more:
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LEARN MORE - Swimming
Nelson Center Rink 1 information board.
NELSON CENTER ICE RINK1601 N. 5th St, Spfld IL 62702
NELSON CENTER1601 N. 5th StSpfld, IL 62702
Pool is open every year beginning Memorial Day until Labor Day. Daily hours may vary each year and are not announced until close to opening.
We have public skate hours during the week. For the most up-to-date days and times for public skate click on the link to our Online Portal for tickets and programming.
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Friday evenings normally 7pm – 9pm. We also have Saturday and Sunday during the afternoon unless there are other events reserved.
There are several vending machines for drinks and one for snacks. The privately run concession stand is open when the pool is open and when Jr Blues games are being played. They will sometimes open for the youth hockey tournaments as well.
Tickets can be purchased at the door when you arrive or you can even purchase tickets online at the Junior Blues Website. For the most current rates on admission to a Junior Blues game - go to their Website to see prices and to book tickets online.
JUNIOR BLUES
Summer camps normally follow the school summer break schedule. Approximately the 1st week of June until 2nd week of August.
No, we do not provide meals however we do have a concession stand that food may be purchased for lunch. We recommend the children bring a packed lunch from home.
We do offer lessons, but you should call the Nelson Center front desk about for more information. The price, time, and days would all depend on your coach. There are private lessons available. You would need to contact one of our coaches to schedule times and days. You can contact the Nelson Center front desk for additional information.
At this time, we only allow service animals in our facility.
