Maggie Daley Park Skating Ribbon in Chicago, December 2014. Photo: Alanscottwalker (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons. Resized from the original; image shared under CC BY-SA 4.0.
City skating · First prepared 2026-10-18
Maggie Daley Park’s Skating Ribbon is preparing for its 2026–27 winter season, with sessions starting November 13, 2026 and continuing into March 2027. The looping course offers a different experience from a traditional rectangular ice rink.
Tickets are required for each session, even when bringing personal skates. Some early sessions are free for skaters using their own equipment, while other bring-your-own-skate sessions are $5. Rental-skate admission varies by date and purchase method, generally $17 to $23.
Each session lasts two hours. Because popular times sell out, families should review the official ticket release dates and select the correct reservation type in advance.
Sources & Further Information
Last reviewed: October 19, 2026. Information about this rink may change; check the official event schedule before visiting.