McKinley Park Ice Skating Rink in Chicago, Illinois

“I honestly love practicing here! The ice is super clean without many ridges or snow buildup, which helps a lot when you're still learning how to skate. The rink itself is huge, almost full professional size, and has great views too. Plus itu2019s super easy to get to from the I-55 highway. The best part is the price since itu2019s free if you have your own skates and only $7 to rent. That is a steal compared to other places ”

— Leti D. · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-8

“Great ice. Friendly people. Nice time. Been there. With 3to4 kids about 4times and planning hopefully 30more. 9 and 11 year old. First time on ice. Won't stop bugging me to take them. Told their mom. Starbucks right across street!!! Needs better music. Can't hear it.”

— Davidspirt P. · ★★★★★ · 2026-1-3

“The kids LOVED it! My 3 year old did great for his first time! Be there early to snag an ice skate walker.”

— Misty V. · ★★★★★ · 2022-1-6

“This is a much better rink than downtown. It is close to a full size hockey rink. The staff is generally friendly. It opens for free skating right after school and there is hardly anyone there. Often there will only be a few people in the ice for the first hour or two. We have so much fun with the ice to ourselves. They have skate helpers which makes it much easier to learn to skate. The best part is that it is free ”

— Seth H. · ★★★★★

“Very fun place to skate. They only charge for the skate rental, and you have to sign up online in order to skate. If you own your own skates, skating is free. It isn't crowded, which gives you all the room to skate or fall like me, lol. The employees are friendly and helpful.”

— V M. · ★★★★★

“One of the reasons I moved to the neighborhood was because this is here! I love going ice skating all through the winter months. The skating rink is so large, unlike other outdoor skating rinks in the city, and it's well taken care of. I only wish McKinley Park would open the rink at other times of the year for rollerskating.”

— Wendy K. · ★★★★★

“Stopped by as visitor to the city. Itu2019s a simple and good setup for the skating field. Service is nice and price is reasonable. Itu2019s friendly to new skater.”

— XIAOHUI Z. · ★★★★★

“What is not to love about McKinley Park's ice skating rink? It's big, icy, and so much fun to ice skate there. The rink is kept in great shape, and the workers do a great job.”

— Wendy K. · ★★★★★