FreeMidway Plaisance Ice Rink in Hyde Park: Historic South Side Skating
Through Feb 21Nov 27 – Feb 21 · 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM · Mon–Thu 12:00 PM–7:00 PM; Fri 12:00 PM–9:00 PM; Sat 1:00 PM–9:00 PM; Sun 12:00 PM–6:00 PM
Midway Plaisance Ice Rink1130 Midway Plaisance North, Chicago, IL 60637 · 6.5 mi approx. from ChicagoDirections
All ages; skate aids available for young learners; adjacent to University of Chicago campus
FreeFree admission (Chicago Park District online pre-registration required); Skate rental $7
About this adventure
Glide across historic grounds on the South Side at the Midway Plaisance Ice Rink, located along the tree-lined boulevard connecting Washington and Jackson Parks. Designed by Frederick Law Olmsted and once the vibrant entertainment corridor of the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition, the Midway now welcomes skaters against the Gothic stone architecture of the University of Chicago campus. Admission is free for all visitors, with $7 skate rentals and skate trainer bars available for toddlers. An on-site warming center provides cubbies, heated restrooms, and hot beverages. Throughout the winter, the rink hosts community open skate sessions, neighborhood hockey scrambles, and family skate nights.
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