Chicago Park District's outdoor ice skating rinks open for the season Friday, Nov. 23, weather permitting. Skating season runs through Sunday, Feb. 24, at most outdoor rinks, again weather permitting.
There are eight rinks, at McFetridge Sports Center (3843 N. California Ave.), McKinley Park (2210 W. Pershing Rd.), Midway Plaisance Park (1130 Midway Plaisance N.), Mt. Greenwood Park (3721 W. 111th St.), Riis Park (6100 W. Fullerton Ave.), Rowan Park (11546 S. Ave. L), Warren Park (6601 N. Western Ave.) and The Rink at Wrigley (Addison and Clark streets).
Admission at most rinks is free, with a $6 skate rental. (There is an admission fee at The Rink at Wrigley and at McFetridge Sports Center.) For more info, call 312-742-PLAY (7529) or visit www.chicagoparkdistrict.com .