# Midway Plaisance Ice Rink in Hyde Park: Historic South Side Skating > Event for families in the Chicago–Naperville–Elgin area (IL / IN). Times are Central Time. - When: Nov 27 – Feb 21 · 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM - Where: Midway Plaisance Ice Rink, 1130 Midway Plaisance North, Chicago, IL 60637 - Ages: All ages; skate aids available for young learners; adjacent to University of Chicago campus - Price: Free admission (Chicago Park District online pre-registration required); Skate rental $7 - Organizer: Chicago Park District - Official page: https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/chicago/activities/midway-plaisance-ice-rink-in-hyde-park-historic-south-side-skating--listing-a9dee95e4910f146f6bc6f14 ## About 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. 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