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Nelson Center Ice Rink In Lincoln Park Tickets
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- Springfield, IL
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October 2026
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2 eventsJanuary 2027
6 events- JAN01Springfield Jr. Blues vs. Anchorage Wolverines7:05 PMCheck ticket availabilityView Tickets →
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February 2027
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March 2027
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4 events- APR09Springfield Jr. Blues vs. Minnesota Wilderness7:05 PMFrom $51View Tickets →
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Fairbanks Ice Dogs
Thursday, December 17, 2026 · Friday, December 18, 2026
Anchorage Wolverines
Friday, January 1, 2027 · Saturday, January 2, 2027
Minnesota Wilderness
Friday, January 8, 2027 · Saturday, January 9, 2027 · Friday, April 9, 2027 · Saturday, April 10, 2027
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About Nelson Center Ice Rink In Lincoln Park
Welcome to Nelson Center Ice Rink in Lincoln Park, a premier ice facility in Springfield, IL. Featuring two NHL-sized indoor rinks, the center serves as a bustling hub for public skating, hockey programs, figure skating, and events. It’s home to the Springfield Jr. Blues of the NAHL and hosts a variety of local skating and hockey activities throughout the year. The renovated facility, refreshed with a ribbon-cutting on November 21, 2025, preserves the Nelson Center name while offering updated spaces, enhanced amenities, and improved spectator experiences.
Whether you’re catching a Springfield Jr. Blues game, joining a public skate session, or attending a community event, you’ll find convenient access, solid viewing, and nearby options to make a full day of it in Lincoln Park.
Parking is free on-site for guests, and the center is accessible via Springfield Mass Transit District (SMTD) routes for easy public transportation. While seating is bleacher-style around the rink with a capacity of 2,100 for hockey events, you’ll want to secure your seats early for popular games and sessions. The surrounding Lincoln Park area offers a variety of hotels and dining options—perfect for an overnight trip or a quick pre/post-show bite. We’ve got trusted partners to help you plan stays and meals that fit your schedule and budget.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Location/venue: Nelson Center Ice Rink, 1601 North 5th Street, Springfield, IL 62703 (Lincoln Park area).
- Venue type: two NHL-sized indoor ice rinks; hub for public skating, hockey programs, figure skating, and events; home to Springfield Jr. Blues (NAHL).
- Capacity: hockey seating capacity 2,100 seats.
- Parking: free on-site parking available.
- Transit: served by Springfield Mass Transit District (SMTD).
- Notable events hosted: Springfield Jr. Blues NAHL games; public skating and local skating/hockey events; Rush played there on May 30, 1976.
- Renovations/renaming: major renovations completed with a ribbon-cutting on November 21, 2025; facility retained the Nelson Center name.
- Seating chart: bleacher spectator seating around the rink (no published public seating chart).