Maggie Daley Park ice skating ribbon


Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon is a seasonal public ice skating surface in the Maggie Daley Park section of Grant Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, which is bounded by Columbus Drive, Randolph Street, Monroe Street and Lake Shore Drive. The ice skating ribbon opened on December 13, 2014, along with the park. The rink extends for mile. In the summer, the rink serves as a scooter, roller blade and rollerskating path. The rink features changes in elevation, which give it an incline and decline.
On November 20, 2014, the city announced that the ice skating ribbon would open on an undetermined date in December with free admission and $13–15 skate rentals, which was the same price structure as was being used at McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink at the time. Lockers are also available for rental for a nominal fee at the skating ribbon. Among the numerous rules for the skating ribbon is a ban on the use of smartphones while skating. In the first month, 28,000 skate rentals generated over $300,000 for the city.
The rink is closed for 30 minute periods during which the ice is resurfaced by a Zamboni machine. for the latest information on the ribbon please visit our website, http://www.maggiedaelypark.com . Ribbon hours Monday - Thursday 12pm-8pm, Friday - Sunday 10am-10pm, Zamboni times, 2:30PM, 5:00PM and.