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.[1] The ice skating ribbon opened on December 13, 2014, along with the park.[2] The rink extends for one-quarter mile (0.40 km) mile. In the summer, the rink serves as a scooter, roller blade and rollerskating path.[3] The rink features changes in elevation, which give it an incline and decline.[4]

Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon

The Maggie Daley Park ice skating ribbon with the Chicago skyline in the background
Location337 East Randolph Street
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Coordinates41.883530°N 87.619104°W / 41.883530; -87.619104
OwnerCity of Chicago
OpenedDecember 13, 2014 (2014-12-13)

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.[5] Among the numerous rules for the skating ribbon is a ban on the use of smartphones while skating.[6] In the first month, 28,000 skate rentals generated over $300,000 for the city.[7]

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 .[8] Ribbon hours Monday - Thursday 12pm-8pm, Friday - Sunday 10am-10pm, Zamboni times (12PM), 2:30PM, 5:00PM and (7:30PM).

See also

References
  1. Vivanco, Leonor (November 20, 2014). "Free Admission for Maggie Daley Park Ice Skating Ribbon; $12 Skate Rental". RedEye. Chicago. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  2. Rebik, Dana (December 13, 2014). "Maggie Daley Park's Skating Ribbon Opened Saturday". Chicago: WGN-TV. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  3. Park, Maggie Daley & Maggie Daley, Park (February 12, 2020). [http;//www.maggiedaleypark.com "official website"] Check |url= value (help). official website. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
  4. Johnson, Rob (January 16, 2015). "Your Chicago: Skating Ribbon At Maggie Daley Park". Chicago: WBBM-TV. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  5. Donahue, Wendy (December 23, 2014). "Maggie Daley Ice Ribbon: Know Before You Go". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  6. Sudo, Chuck (December 29, 2014). "Some Basic Etiquette For Enjoying Maggie Daley Park's Skating Ribbon". Chicagoist. Archived from the original on February 15, 2015. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  7. Vivanco, Leonor (January 14, 2015). "More than 28,000 pairs of skates rented at Maggie Daley Park". RedEye. Chicago. Retrieved February 13, 2015.
  8. Daley Park, Maggie (February 12, 2020). "Zamboni for Maggie Daley Park's skating ribbon takes to Twitter". Official website. Chicago. Retrieved February 12, 2020.
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