Chicago Ice Skating
2009 - 2010 Season
Chicago winters are the perfect time to hit the
ten Chicago skating rinks that are open
until at least Feb. 28 throughout the city. All rinks are outdoors with the
exception of McFetridge in California Park. Most locations offer skate
rentals for various fees and concessions with an abundance of hot cocoa.
ICE SKATING AT THE RINK AT WRIGLEY
DECEMBER 19, 2009 - FEBRUARY 28, 2010
1600 W. Addison, Chicago, IL
A year ago, people were able to go ice
skating on a rink built inside Wrigley Field for the NHL Winter Classic.
This winter, skaters can glide on a rink constructed just outside the
ballpark.
The Ricketts family, the City of Chicago, the Chicago Park District and
44th Ward Ald. Tom Tunney are among those who are behind the temporary
ice skating rink, built just west of Wrigley Field on what was a parking
lot along Clark Street.
Named "The Rink at Wrigley," the endeavor is sponsored by the Ricketts
family, Tunney, the Chicago Park District, Westrec Marinas, the City of
Chicago, the Chicago Blackhawks, McDonald's, and the Central Lakeview
Merchants Association, among others.
"The 'Rink at Wrigley' is a great way to bring winter fun to our
community and to highlight our commitment to our neighbors and the City
of Chicago," Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said in a statement. "We are
excited to offer a family-friendly activity for our fans and neighbors
at the ballpark during the offseason."
Admission is $10 per adult, $6 per child, and may be purchased on site
for the morning, afternoon or evening sessions. Proceeds help offset the
cost of the rink. Skate rentals will be available for an additional fee.
The Rink at Wrigley will be available to the public, beginning Dec. 15
through February 2010. Hours of operation are Sunday through Thursday
until 10 p.m. CT and Friday and Saturday until 11 p.m. CT. Levy
Restaurants will offer refreshments. A grand opening celebration is
planned for Dec. 19 at 11 a.m. CT.
See more info at the
official website.
MILLENNIUM PARK ICE RINK OPENS
NOVEMBER 18
McCormick Tribune Plaza and Ice Rink
Located at the intersection of Michigan Avenue and Washington Street
Kicking off Chicagos winter season, the McCormick Tribune Ice Rink in
Millennium Park will open on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 and will remain
open through Sunday, March 14, 2010, weather permitting. The rink, now in
its ninth season and drawing more than 100,000 skaters annually, is free
and open to the public. Skate rental is available for $10. The ice rink is
located on Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison Streets.
The ice rink has a state-of-the-art chiller system that can maintain the
ice even in the event of unseasonably warm weather. Several factors would
need to be considered before the rink is closed. If you have questions
about the weather, please call 312-742-5222 before you come.
CHICAGO
PARK DISTRICT ICE SKATING RINKS OPEN NOVEMBER 28 FOR 2009-10 SEASON
Skating Season Runs Through February 28
The Chicago Park Districts ice skating rinks open for the 2009-10 season
Saturday, Nov. 28. Skating season runs through Feb. 28, weather
permitting. Click here to watch a video on ice skating at Chicago Park
District rinks.
Bring your own skates, and ice skating at all outdoor Chicago Park
District ice rinks is free. Skate rentals are $5 at all outdoor rinks
except for Daley Bicentennial, which has an additional $1 surcharge.
Concessions are available at select rinks. Please note there is an
admission fee at McFetridge Sports Center in California Park, an indoor
rink that is open year round except August.
Please note that schedules and fees are subject to change. Contact the
individual ice rinks or the Chicago Park District at 312-742-PLAY or visit
the
Chicago Park District Ice Rinks Official Web Site.
The Chicago Park District operates the following 9 ice rinks:
Daley Bicentennial Park, Grant Park, 337 E. Randolph St.
312-742-7648
Open skate hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. and 7:30 - 9
p.m.
Tuesday, 2 - 5 p.m. and 7:30 - 9 p.m.
Saturday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 5 - 9 p.m.
Sunday, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and 8 - 9 p.m.
$6 skate rental; admission free. Group reservations are available during
open skate hours. Call the park for further details. There is no
concession stand, but hot chocolate is offered in a vending machine.
McFetridge Sports Center, California Park, 3843 N. California Ave.
773-478-2609
Indoor rink; open skate hours:
All ages: Wednesday and Friday, 3:30 - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, 4:30-6
p.m.
Adults: Wednesday, 9:15 - 10:30 p.m.
Teens and adults: Friday, 9:15 - 10:45 p.m.
$3 skate rental; admission is $4 for children 12 and younger, $5 for ages
13 and older, and $2 for seniors 60 and older. Food concessions are
available.
McKinley Park, 2210 W. Pershing Road, 312-747-5992
Open skate hours:
Wednesday Sunday, 12:30 7:30 p.m.
$5 skate rental; admission free. No food concessions are available.
Midway Plaisance Park, 1130 Midway Plaisance North (east 59th
Street at Woodlawn), 312-745-2470
Open skate hours:
Monday Thursday, 127 p.m.
Friday, 124:30 p.m., 57 p.m.
Saturday, 1-9 p.m.
Sunday, 127 p.m.
$5 skate rental; admission free. Food concessions are available.
Mt. Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111 St., 312-747-3690
Open skate hours:
Wednesday Sunday, 12:30 7:30 p.m.
$5 skate rental; admission free.
No food concessions are available.
Riis Park, 6100 W. Fullerton Ave., 312-746-5735
Open skate hours:
Wednesday Sunday, 12:30 7:30 p.m.
$5 skate rental; admission free.
No food concessions are available.
Rowan Park, 11546 S. Avenue L, 773-646-1967
Open skate hours:
Wednesday Sunday, 12:30 7:30 p.m.
$5 skate rental; admission free.
Food concessions are available.
Warren Park, 6601 N. Western Ave., 773-761-8663
Open skate hours:
Wednesday Friday, 3 5 p.m., 5:30 7:30 p.m.
Saturday Sunday, 12:30 2:30 p.m., 3 5 p.m., 5:30 7:30 p.m.
$5 skate rental; admission free. No food concessions are available.
West Lawn Park, 4233 W. 65th St., 773-284-6078
Open skate hours:
Wednesday Sunday, 12:30 7:30 p.m.
$5 skate rental; admission free.
No food concessions are available.
Please note that schedules and fees are subject to change. Contact the
individual ice rinks or the Chicago Park District at 312-742-PLAY or visit
the
Chicago Park District Ice Rinks Official Web Site. |
