New for 2025-CHILLERS!!
The City of Peru has partnered with the Locker Room, and they are kind enough to bring their team to Washington Park's Schweickert Sports Center / Ice Skating Rink to offer rental skates and sell beverages and snacks!! Below are the details!
Opening Day/Night will be Friday, December 19 from 3-8pm!
Holiday Hours between the dates of December 20 - January 4 will be 12pm-8pm!
Regular skating hours will be set by December 29 after gauging the daily foot traffic.
Price for skate rentals include:
Adult - $7
Children 12 and under - $5
All children under the age of 18 are required to have the parental waivers completed. There will be on site forms available, as well as online forms. QR Code coming soon!
Payment for skate rental and concession items will be cash and/or Venmo at this time.
Concession items include:
Hot Chocolate, Coffee, Water, Gatorade, Soda, Snacks and Candy!
Thank You to the Locker Room for making another home at Peru's Washington Park for the holiday and skating season!
For more information and updates please follow City of Peru, Illinois Parks and Recreation Facebook page
Schweickert Arena
The newly constructed 2,600 sq. ft. building includes restrooms, lockers, concessions, skate rental area, and warming fireplace next to the existing ice skating/hockey rink.
Schweickert Arena is particially made possible through the generous donation from the Doug and Rorie Schweickert Charitable Trust.
Ice Skating Rink
The ice skating rink is located on the east side of Washington Park and was constructed in November 2020.
Dimensions: 200 feet x 80 feet
Hours of operation may vary. Please follow City of Peru, Illinois Parks and Recreation Facebook page
