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aby, it’s cold outside, and we couldn’t be happier. Chicago’s
bone-chilling winters aren’t all misery and itchy layers—they’re also the time of year when ice rinks pop up, offering us a super- affordable way to get outdoors, stay social and embrace the freeze with triple axels and toe loops (or maybe just by trying to skate backwards). We’ve rounded up the best rinks in town, from skateable hunks of ice off the beaten path to winter favorites, so you can find the perfect late-night, date-night or family outing.
Logan Square W NORTH AVE Wicker Park
fave new spot. 1425 N Damen Ave. Dec 12–Feb 28, weather
permitting. Free. Best for: No- frills skating in hip Wicker Park.
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Parson’s Chicken & Fish
While this Logan Square restaurant’s rink didn’t quite go as planned last year, the eatery has a synthetic-ice rink this time around—open through February as late as midnight, no matter the temps. Post-skate boozy drinks and fried chicken are mandatory. BYO skates if you can. 2952 W Armitage Ave (773-384-3333,
parsonschickenandfish.com). Through Feb 28. Suggested
donation $5. Best for: A date night off the beaten path.
McCormick Tribune Ice Rink There’s a reason more than 100,000 visitors take to the ice at Millennium Park each winter: This is the ultimate Chicago rink, with the best views of downtown and lots of room for first-timers to get into their groove and experts to show off their moves. 201 E Randolph St (312-742- 1168,
cityofchicago.org). Through Mar 6.
Entry free, skate rental $12. Best for: Classic ice- skating with killer city views.
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Lincoln Park Zoo Adorable animals and twinkling lights make this zoo’s rink the best family skating destination. Warm up with hot cocoa and take in free, festive Zoolights. 2001 N Clark St (312-742-2000,
lpzoo.org). Through Feb 28. Entry $5,
skate rental $5. Best for: Wintry family photo-ops.
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Edited by Madeline Wolfson
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Skaters gonna skate The ultimate Chicago rink roundup. By Madeline Wolfson
Wicker Park Ice Rink When volunteers hoped to build a community rink in August, no one knew if their $30,000 fundraising goal would be met. But locals rose to the occasion, and the rink became a reality. It’s easily our
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Maggie Daley Park The park’s stunning ribbon of ice quickly became a winter favorite when it debuted last December. With an undulating quarter-mile track of turns and slight inclines, the skating ribbon puts a twist on the classic pastime. Lines get long,
but it’s worth the wait. 337 E Randolph St (312-742-3918,
maggiedaleypark.com). Through Feb 28. Entry free,
skate rental $12. Best for: A fun, unconventional skate.
Midway Plaisance Park Ice Rink This Hyde Park rink is a great family-friendly option for Chicago’s South Side gliders. The University of Chicago neighbor offers skating lessons and pickup Rat games for hockey jocks, as well as a warming center for a post- skate thaw. 1130 Midway Plaisance North (312-745-2470,
chicagoparkdistrict.com). Dates and price TBA. Best for: Pushing a hockey puck around on the South Side.
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