Maggie Daley Park
Type: Active, Attractions, City, Family Friendly, Free Attractions, Outdoor Activities, Outdoor Activities - Summer, Outdoor Activities - Winter, Parks, Public Spaces, Uniquely Here
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Located just east of Millennium Park, the new park recently opened the ribbon ice rink this winter. The rest of the 25-acre park, which will feature a playground for kids and many picnic tables and... Read More
Located just east of Millennium Park, the new park recently opened the ribbon ice rink this winter. The rest of the 25-acre park, which will feature a playground for kids and many picnic tables and benches, is slated to open in 2015. Unlike it's skating rink neighbor to the west at Millennium Park, the ribbon makes it a bit more interesting to skate since it weaves and turns rather than just skating around in a boring circle. It's free to skate if you bring your own skates (highly recommended since the wait to rent the $12 skates on-site can be anywhere from 30 minutes to over an hour depending on time how busy it is). Locker rentals are available for $1.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Megy Karydes
Chicago Local Expert
- Parks: "Bring your own skates and skate for free."
- Best for Parks Because: Chicago now boasts two free outdoor skating rinks downtown for locals and visitors to enjoy with the opening of Maggie Daley Park.
