Overview of Millennium Park Ice Skating:
Ice skating at Chicago's Millennium Park is one of Chicago's most popular winter activities with the rink's skyscraper views, festive music, and charm - the Millennium Park Ice Rink is outside along Michigan Avenue. The 2011/2012 Millennium Park Ice Skating season will run through March, weather permitting.
Some things to keep in mind when planning your trip to the Millennium Park Ice Rink, include:
-The rink can get really crowded resulting in long lines for renting skates, especially on weekends and holidays.
-The ice is Zamboni'd regularly to keep it smooth, so expect breaks when you have to get off the ice.
-There are benches to sit on that run along the rink for spectators.
-If you get cold and and want to warm up with some hot chocolate, check out the Park Grill restaurant at Millennium Park.
Location of Millennium Park Ice Skating:
Michigan Avenue between Washington and Madison Street (on the east side of Michigan Avenue; map it). Phone number is 312-742-1168. (Tip: Chicago has other great places to skate. Check out our list of Chicago's Best Ice Skating Locations.
Dates and Hours of Millennium Park Ice Skating:
Open everyday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Weather permitting, the Millennium Park Ice Rink will stay open through mid March 2012.
Admission, Tickets, and Skate Rentals at Millennium Park Ice Rink:
The rink is open to the public and is free if you have your own skates. If you need to rent skates, they are available at the rink for a $10 charge. (Be sure to bring your own socks.)
Getting to Millennium Park Ice Skating:
Several CTA buses and train go to Millennium Park. Use our CTA Trip Planner to find out which ones.
