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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).