Ice Skating Rinks Open Nov. 28 for 2008-'09 Season
Skating Season Runs Through Feb. 28
Release Date: 10/07/08
The Chicago Park District’s ice skating rinks open for the 2008-09 season Friday, Nov. 28, the day after Thanksgiving. Skating season runs through Saturday, Feb. 28, weather permitting.
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 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 www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.
The Chicago Park District operates the following 9 ice rinks:
Daley Bicentennial Park, Grant Park, 337 E. Randolph St.
312-742-7648
Mondays, Wednesdays-Fridays, 11:30 a.m. - 5 p.m., 7:30 - 9 p.m.; Tuesdays 2 - 5 p.m., 7:30 - 9 p.m., Saturdays 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., 5 - 9 p.m., Sundays11:30 a.m - 1:30 p.m., 8-9 p.m.
Private party rental is $450 for a 2 hour and 15 minute session. Available hours are: Friday, 7 – 9:15 p.m.; Saturday, 2 – 4:15 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 – 4:15 p.m. and 5 – 7:15 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 Wednesday and Friday, 3:30 - 5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 4:30 - 6 p.m. for all ages
Wednesday, 9:15 - 10:30 p.m. for adults
Friday, 9:15 - 10:45 p.m. for teens and adults
$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
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
Monday – Thursday, 12 – 7 p.m.; Friday, 12 – 4:30 p.m., 5 – 7 p.m.; Saturday, 1-9 p.m.; Sunday, 12 – 7 p.m.
$5 skate rental; admission free. Food concessions are available.
Mt. Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111 St., 312-747-3690
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
Wednesday – Sunday, 12:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Open Christmas and New Year’s Day from 12-4 p.m.
$5 skate rental; admission free.
No food concessions are available.
Rowan Park, 11546 S. Avenue L, 773-646-1967
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
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.
The ice rink will be closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day.
$5 skate rental; admission free. No food concessions are available.
West Lawn Park, 4233 W. 65th St., 773-284-6078
Wednesday – Sunday, 12:30 – 7:30 p.m.
$5 skate rental; admission free.
No food concessions are available.
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- Contact Phone: 312 742 7529