It's that time of year again to soak up the holiday season, and no better way to enjoy the city than spending time outdoors.
There are a number of outdoor ice skating rinks at public parks and destinations you can visit this winter:
Skating Ribbon at Maggie Daley Park
337 E. Randolph St. (The Loop)
Season Begins: Nov. 25, weather permitting
Hours: Monday through Thursday 12-8 p.m., Friday 12-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.
Admission: Free
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Rentals: $12/rental Monday through Thursday, $14/rental Friday through Sunday and holidays (Skate rentals end 30 minutes before close)
Website: maggiedaleypark.com/things-to-do-see/skating-ribbon
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Millennium Park
11 N. Michigan Ave. (The Loop)
Season Begins: Nov. 18
Hours: Monday through Thursday 12-8 p.m., Friday 12-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Admission: Free
Rentals: $12/rental
Ice Rink at McKinley Park
2210 W. Pershing Rd. (McKinley Park)
Season Begins: Nov. 25, weather permitting
Admission: Children 17 & under are free, Adults $4, Seniors and Military $2
Rentals: $6 for all ages
Midway Ice Rink
1130 Midway Plaisance North (Hyde Park)
Season Begins: Nov. 25, weather permitting
Admission: Children 17 & under are free, Adults $4, Seniors and Military $2
Rentals: $6 for all ages
Mt. Greenwood Ice Rink
3721 W. 111th St (Mr. Greenwood Park)
Season Begins: Nov. 25, weather permitting
Admission: Children 17 & under are free, Adults $4, Seniors and Military $2
Rentals: $6 for all ages
Riis Ice Rink
6100 W. Fullerton Ave. (Riis Park)
Season Begins: Nov. 25, weather permitting
Admission: Children 17 & under are free, Adults $4, Seniors and Military $2
Rentals: $6 for all ages
Wentworth Ice Rink
5625 S. Mobile Ave. (Wentworth Park)
Season Begins: Nov. 25, weather permitting
Admission: Children 17 & under are free, Adults $4, Seniors and Military $2
Rentals: $6 for all ages
Warren Ice Rink
6601 N. Western Ave. (Warren Park)
Season Begins: Nov. 25, weather permitting
Admission: Children 17 & under are free, Adults $4, Seniors and Military $2
Rentals: $6 for all ages
Ice Skating at Rowan Park
11546 S. Avenue L (Rowan Park)
Season Begins: Nov. 25, weather permitting
Admission: Children 17 & under are free, Adults $4, Seniors and Military $2
Rentals: $6 for all ages
For more information and holiday hours at Chicago Park District's ice rinks, visit chicagoparkdistrict.com/facilities/ice-rinks.