He was hired by the Park District of Oak Park in 1963 to run the Ridgeland Common pool and then outdoor ice rink. “I came here to get kids off the streets,” Hruby said.

Paul Hruby Ice Rink 415 Lake St., Oak Park; 708-725-2000 $8 admission; $3 skate rental ... Among the park district outdoor venues, Warren Park Ice Rink is arguably the most popular.