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McCormick Tribune Ice Rink

Chicago, IL

McCormick Tribune Ice Rink at Millennium Park in Chicago is a seasonal outdoor skating rink that spans 15,910 square feet. Open from mid-November through mid-March, weather permitting, it welcomes more than 100,000 skaters each winter. The rink offers public skating sessions, free weekend Learn-to-Skate lessons, and skate rentals. Amenities include a lobby with restrooms and lockers, and music is played during skating sessions. In the warmer months, the space transforms into Park Grill Plaza, a popular outdoor dining area.

Specifications

Outdoor Ice Rink

Locations

Chicago, IL

Facilities & Amenities

  • 15,910 square-foot Outdoor Ice Rink
  • Public Skating Sessions 
  • Free Learn-To-Skate Lessons
  • Skate Rentals
  • Lockers
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Kelly Kryukov

Vice President of Venue Management

In this position, Kelly spearheads initiatives to boost financial growth and community engagement across a wide range of facilities within SFC’s Ice Division. As a trusted advisor, Kelly assists clients through multiple stages, including operational setup, event coordination, program creation, and risk assessment.

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