Midway Plaisance Ice Rink

Registration

Pre-registration is required for all programs, including open skate sessions. 
Reservations will be released on a rolling basis at noon on Mondays, for the sessions that run two weeks later. 

January & February dates to come.

Season Dates

Open Friday, November 28, 2025 - Tuesday, February 17, 2026 (weather permitting)
 

Regular Hours

Regular hours are in effect from Monday, December 1, 2025, through Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Hours vary on holidays and over the holiday breaks, see those hours below. Open Skate times are broken into multiple shorter skate sessions. Schedules are subject to change.

Holiday Hours 

Holiday Hours are in effect Saturday, December 20 through Monday, January 5; Monday, January 19; and Monday, February 16 & Tuesday, February 17. CLOSED on Christmas Day and shortened hours on Christmas Eve.

Programs

Pre-registration is required for all programs, including Open Skate.

• Open Skate
  Open to all ages. Pre-registration is required. Open Skate schedules and blocks are subject to change.
  Admission: Free
  Skate rental: $7 for all ages
• Senior Skate
  For ages 50+. Pre-registration is required. Open Skate schedules and blocks are subject to change.
  Admission: Free
  Skate rental: $7
• Stick & Puck and Pond Hockey
  This combined program offers 45-minutes of Stick & Puck followed by 45-minutes of Pond Hockey for one price.  All players will be required to wear a helmet (those under 18-years of age must wear a HECC approved helmet with a full-face mask), shin pads, cup and hockey gloves.  Skaters must bring their own equipment, including hockey stick. Youth skaters may be on the ice with supervision.
  Admission (includes skate rental): $8 per person, $10 for adult & child
  Pre-registration is required.
  • Stick & Puck:  Offers open access to the ice specifically for practicing stickhandling, skating and shooting skills. No scrimmage games or slap shots allowed.
  • Pond Hockey Practice:  Practice non-contact battling up to 5-on-5 skaters. No slap shots or body checking allowed.
• Rat Hockey
  Rat hockey is a pick-up game available for players 18-years-old and older.  All players will be required to wear a helmet, shin pads, cup and hockey gloves. Equipment is not provided. Slap shots are allowed. Body checking is not allowed.  A minimum of eight participants are required for rat hockey play. If eight participants are not registered the program will be canceled.
  Admission (includes skate rental): $10
  Pre-registration is required.
• Drop-In Learn to Skate Lessons
  This drop-in session provides instruction on the basics of balance, forward stride, starting, and stopping.  Recreational or hockey helmets, gloves and knee pads are recommended.
  Admission (includes skate rental): $10
  Pre-registration is required.

Sled-assisted skating allows people of all abilities to skate together. These specialty sleds for both children and adults are designed with a foot guard, ABS bucket seat, footrest and pusher handle. No usage charge.  Reservations required by calling (312) 442-2194.  Please call to reserve 24 hours prior to your visit to the rink.

Rules

• Skate at your own risk.
• Patrons are required to follow instructions of the Skate Assistants.
• Skaters are not allowed on the ice when resurfacing is being completed.
• Skating in a matter that endangers or interferes with the enjoyment experienced by other skaters is strictly prohibited.
• No horseplay, game playing, excessive speed, roughness or skating in a dangerous or potentially dangerous fashion will be permitted.
• No throwing snowballs or other objects at any time.
• Hockey playing is not permitted during public skating sessions.
• Only people wearing skates are allowed on ice skating rink surface.
• No more than two people may skate together.
• Skaters are prohibited from carrying children or secondary items (such as handbags, backpacks, cameras, cell phones, etc.) while on the ice.
• Always skate with the flow directed by the Skate Assistants.
• Skaters are to be continually moving and will not be allowed to stop for extended periods while on the ice.
• No sitting on or leaning over the boards.
• Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted on skating surface.
• No alcohol allowed on the premises.
• Pets are not allowed on the premises.

• Ice Skates
  • Skate rental fee is $7.
  • Skates are available in child’s size 8 through men’s size 12.  Half sizes are not available.
  • Figure and hockey skates are available.
  • Figure skates run true to size, hockey skates run about 1 size bigger than your shoe size.
  • Skate Sharpening is available for $10/pair at the rink rental counter. Cash is accepted at the counter. To use a credit card, register for skate sharpening online via the following link. Registration will be released on a rolling basis each month, at noon on Mondays, two weeks prior to the month.
    • Nov. 28-30 Skate Sharpening Registration
       
• Check-In Time
  • Skaters can check in 30 minutes before the start of their scheduled session
     
• Skate Trainers/Walkers
  • Skate trainers/walkers are available for children who are new to skating. These devices are available on a first-come, first-served basis at all rinks, at no charge. Please inquire when visiting a rink.
     
• Sled Assisted Skating
  • Sled-assisted skating allows people of all abilities to skate together. These specialty sleds for both children and adults are designed with a foot guard, ABS bucket seat, footrest, and pusher handle. No usage charge.  Reservations are required by calling (312) 442-2194.  Please call to reserve 24 hours prior to your visit to the rink.
     
• Rentals
  • For information on hosting a private event, please email CPDicerinks@chicagoharbors.com