City of Chicago Lori E. Lightfoot, Mayor Chicago Park District Board of Commissioners Rinks open Michael P. Kelly, General Superintendent & CEO For more information about your Chicago Park through February District visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com or call 312.742.7529 or 312.747.2001 (TTY) (weather permitting)
STAY CONNECTED. Ice Rinks
Enjoy skating fun in the parks! Chicago Park District ice rinks offer open Warren Park Warren Park skate sessions, programs, and special events like the Chicago Blackhawks Hockey Clinics. Rinks are also available to rent for special events and parties. Contact the rink directly for rental information.
Schedules are subject to change. McFetridge Park McFetridge Park (indoor rink) (indoor rink) To confirm schedules, contact the rink or visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com.
Riis Park Riis Park Programs
Maggie Daley Park* Maggie Daley Park* Open Skate Stick & Puck and Pond Hockey Ice rink is available for open skate This combined program offers 45 during this time. minutes of Stick & Puck followed Admission: Free by 45 minutes of Pond Hockey for Skate rental: $7 (for all ages) one price.McKinley Recreational Park or hockey McKinley Park helmet required. Hockey equipment recommended. AdmissionMidway Plaisance (includes Park skate rental and Midway Plaisance Park Drop-In Learn to access to Pond Hockey program): Skate Sessions Wentworth$8 per Parkperson, $10 for adult & child Wentworth Park This drop-in session provides instruction on theN basics of balance, Stick & Puck: Offers open access N forward stride, starting, stopping to the ice specifically for practicing and backward skating. Recreational stickhandling, skatingMorgan andPark shooting Morgan Park or hockey helmets, gloves and knee skills. No scrimmageSports Centergames or Sports Center pads are recommended. slap shots allowed.(indoor Recreational rink) or (indoor rink) hockey helmet, gloves and knee pads Mt. Greenwood Park Mt. Greenwood Park Admission (includes skate rental): Free are recommended. Youth skaters may be on the ice with supervision. Ice Rinks Pond Hockey Practice: Practice Sled Assisted Skating non-contact battling up to 5 on The Chicago Park District operates: Sled assisted skating allows people 5 skaters. No slap shots or body of all abilities to skate together. These checking allowed and hockey McFetridge Sports Center Mt. Greenwood Park specialty sleds for both children helmets are required. Program (indoor facility) in California Park 3721 W. 111 St., 312.747.3690 and adults are designed with a foot is open to children and adults and 3843 N. California Ave., 773.478.2609 guard, ABS bucket seat, foot rest and is offered in combination with the Riis Park 6100 W. Fullerton Ave., 312.746.5735 pusher handle. Stick & Puck program. McKinley Park 2210 W. Pershing Rd., 312.747.5992 No usage charge. Reservations Warren Park required by calling 312.442.2194 Midway Plaisance Park 6601 N. Western Ave., 773.761.8663 1130 Midway Plaisance North Holiday Hours Wentworth Park (East 59th St. at Woodlawn) Call ice rink for holiday hours. 5625 S. Mobile Ave., 312.442.2194 Due to Covid-19 restrictions there will be a 312.745.2470 50-person occupancy limit at the Chicago *Some ice rink hours may change after Blackhawks Outdoor Ice Rinks. Admittance Martin Luther King Jr. Day. *Maggie Daley Park to the ice rinks will be first come first served. Morgan Park Sports Center Ice Rink Visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com for 11505 S. Western Ave., 773.840.4622 337 E. Randolph St., 312.742.3918 Warming buildings will be accessible to the For more information on hours, fees and offerings public for skate rental only. Expect additional a complete schedule of holiday hours. visit www.maggiedaleypark.com wait times for entry, skate rental and cleaning. 2021 Silver Skates 2021 Chicago Blackhawks Free Speed Skating Competition Hockey Clinics
Eight local meets and citywide championship for children and adults. The Chicago Blackhawks are giving kids ages 5-12 the opportunity to Safety equipment (helmet & gloves) not provided by the Chicago Park District. participate in a FREE 1-hour Learn to Play ice hockey clinic! Clinics will be coached by Blackhawks Fan Development Staff.
Advance registration required.
Use of skates and stick will be provided at no cost but you must bring your own gloves and Local Speed Skating Meets helmet (bike helmets and mittens work!). All participants will receive a free Blackhawks Registration 5:15 pm • Races 6 pm jersey to keep. Advanced registration is required. Due to Covid-19 restrictions please arrive dressed to participate 20-30 minutes prior to clinic and be prepared to put on skates outside. Warren Park McKinley Park Riis Park Access to the warming buildings will be for skate rental only. Dates are subject to change based on the NHL’s schedule. Thursday, January 21 Tuesday, January 12 Wednesday, January 20 6601 N. Western Ave. 2210 W. Pershing Rd. 6100 W. Fullerton Ave.
773.761.8663 312.747.5992 312.746.5735 McKinley Park Riis Park 2210 W. Pershing Rd. 6100 W. Fullerton Ave. 312.747.5992 312.746.5735 Mt. Greenwood Park Wentworth Park Midway Plaisance Park Sat. January 16, 2021 Sat. February 6, 2021 Thursday, January 7 Wednesday, January 13 Thursday, January 14 11 – 11:45 am (ages 5-8) 11 – 11:45 am (ages 5-8) 5625 S. Mobile Ave. 1130 Midway Plaisance 3721 W. 111th St. 12:15 – 1 pm (ages 9-12) 12:15 – 1 pm (ages 9-12) 312.422.2194 North, 312.745.2470 312.747.3690
Midway Plaisance Park Warren Park 1130 Midway Plaisance North 6601 N. Western Ave. 312.745.2470 773.761.8663 Sat. January 23, 2021 Sat. January 9, 2021 Citywide Championship 11 – 11:45 am (ages 5-8) 11 – 11:45 am (ages 5-8) 12:15 – 1 pm (ages 9-12) 12:15 – 1 pm (ages 9-12) Registration 9 am • Races 10 am
Location TBD The top qualifiers (up to five) in the children’s division Saturday, January 23 will advance to the Citywide Championship. Adult Mt. Greenwood Park Wentworth Park skaters are invited to an 18 & over meet immediately 3721 W. 111th St. 5625 S. Mobile Ave. following the children’s meet. Adults do not need to 312.747.3690 312.422.2194 qualify to participate. Sat. January 30, 2021 Sat. February 13, 2021 11 – 11:45 am (ages 5-8) 11 – 11:45 am (ages 5-8) 12:15 – 1 pm (ages 9-12) 12:15 – 1 pm (ages 9-12)
Limited Entries Registration Procedure For more information or to register for this activity, please visit: chicagoblackhawks.com/cpdclinics Registration will be taken on a Return registration form to the first-come, first-served basis to the park where you will compete. Weather cancellations will take place 4 hours prior to clinic date. Participants will receive first 20 participants from each age All participants under the age of 18 email notifications of cancellations. group and gender. MUST have a parent or guardian’s signature in order to participate. Schedule
The Chicago Blackhawks Outdoor Ice Rinks are located at the following Chicago Parks. Select Outdoor Ice Rink program schedule and hours of operation will change after Martin Luther King Jr. Day on January 18th. Please visit www.ChicagoParkDistrict.com for a complete schedule of holiday hours.
MCKINLEY PARK • 2210 W. PERSHING RD. • 312.747.5992
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 3 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 3 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 1:30 pm – 9 pm Open Skate 10 am – 10:45 am Stick & Puck 12 pm – 6 pm Open Skate 10:45 am – 11:30 am Pond Hockey 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Learn to Skate 1 pm – 9 pm Open Skate
MIDWAY PLAISANCE PARK • 1130 MIDWAY PLAISANCE NORTH • 312.745.2470 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 12 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 12 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 12 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 12 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 12 pm – 9 pm Open Skate 10 am – 10:45 am Stick & Puck 12 pm – 6 pm Open Skate 10:45 am – 11:30 am Pond Hockey 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Learn to Skate 1 pm - 9 pm Open Skate
MT. GREENWOOD PARK • 3721 W. 111TH ST. • 312.747.3690 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 3 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 3 pm – 7pm Open Skate 1:30 pm – 9 pm Open Skate 10 am – 11:30 am Pre-Hockey 10 am - 10:45 am Stick & Puck 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Learn to Skate 10:45 am - 11:30 am Pond Hockey 1 pm – 9 pm Open Skate 12 pm – 6 pm Open Skate
RIIS PARK • 6100 W. FULLERTON AVE. • 312.746.5735 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 3 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 3 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 1:30 pm – 9 pm Open Skate 10 am – 10:45 am Stick & Puck 12 pm – 6 pm Open Skate 10:45 am – 11:30 am Pond Hockey 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Learn to Skate 1 pm – 9 pm Open Skate
WARREN PARK • 6601 N. WESTERN AVE. • 773.761.8663 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 3 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 3 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 1:30 pm – 9 pm Open Skate 10 am – 10:45 am Stick & Puck 10 am - 10:45 am Stick & Puck 10:45 am – 11:30 am Pond Hockey 10:45 am - 11:30 am Pond Hockey 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Learn to Skate 12 pm – 6 pm Open Skate 1 pm – 9 pm Open Skate
WENTWORTH PARK • 5625 S. MOBILE AVE. • 312.422.2194 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 3 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 3 pm – 7 pm Open Skate 1:30 pm – 9 pm Open Skate 10 am – 10:45 am Stick & Puck 10 am - 10:45 am Stick & Puck 10:45 am – 11:30 am Pond Hockey 10:45 am - 11:30 am Pond Hockey 11:45 am – 12:30 pm Learn to Skate 12 pm – 6 pm Open Skate 1 pm – 9 pm Open Skate