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What you should know
Accessibility
power and manual wheelchairs allowed on ice with skater escort; accessible parking and facilities available
Best time
Arrive by 8:45 a.m. if attending a lesson to allow time for preparation. Plan ahead as this is a popular downtown location.
Visitor tip
Helmets are strongly encouraged for beginner skaters. Combine this with good footwear (bring quality socks) since rental equipment quality is unreliable.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Millennium Park, Chicago
- Admission
- Free
- Hours
- Daily 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Season
- Nov 21, 2025 - Feb 1, 2026
- Lessons
- Free skating lessons, Saturday & Sunday 9-10 a.m.
- Skate Rental
- Free for lessons
What visitors say
Location, location and location. And that sums it up. The rental skates are worn out, smelly and should not be used anymore as those are injury risk. The laces easily break while trying to tighten the top up. The rink needs a lot of…
Love this place 5/5 always But kinda small. FYI bring your own skates 11am-1pm free entrance 1pm-10:30pm your own skates, entrance $5 1pm-10:30pm rent skates+entrance $17 Mon-Thu, Fri-Sun or Holidays $21
Ice skating here is such a mood. The location is perfect, getting to enjoy the city scenery and the bean while skating. There is also a couple of options for food and drink right here for when you're done skating. The staff is really…
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Did You Know?
- Free admission during morning hours (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.) for skaters with their own skates, making it one of the most accessible outdoor rinks for budget-conscious skaters
- Wheelchair accessibility extends onto the ice itself with power and manual wheelchairs allowed with a skater escort, a notable inclusive feature for outdoor skating venues
- Located in Millennium Park with iconic views of the Bean and Chicago skyline, making it a destination rink where scenic cityscape views are integral to the skating experience
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