Skating Ribbon, Chicago

Name: Skating Ribbon
Address: 337 E Randolph Dr, Chicago, 60601, United States
Telephone: (312) 233-1001

#285 among attractions in Chicago

Park, Relax in park, Ice rink, Trail

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Facts and practical information

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. The ice skating ribbon opened on December 13, 2014, along with the park. The rink extends for one-quarter mile mile and has a capacity of 700 skaters. In the summer, the rink serves as a walking and rollerskating path. The rink features changes in elevation, which give it an incline and decline. ()

Opened: 13 December 2014Elevation: 591 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 41°53'1"N, 87°37'9"W

Address

337 E Randolph DrDowntown (The Loop)Chicago 60601 United States

Contact

(312) 233-1001

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Day trips

Skating Ribbon – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Crown Fountain, Lurie Garden, Jay Pritzker Pavilion, BP Pedestrian Bridge.

~1400 ftSW
Large LED sculpture with reflecting pool
Crown Fountain, Chicago
7 min walk • Crown Fountain is an iconic feature of Chicago's Millennium Park, renowned for its unique blend of interactive art and urban landscape design. Unlike traditional statues, this modern piece consists of two 50-foot glass block towers at opposite ends of a shallow...
~1000 ftSW
Park, Garden
Lurie Garden, Chicago
5 min walk • Tucked away in the bustling heart of downtown Chicago, Lurie Garden emerges as a tranquil oasis amid the city’s towering skyscrapers. This beautifully crafted park, a 5-acre botanical haven situated at the southeastern end of Millennium Park, offers city dwellers...
~680 ftW
Bandshell in the park with entertainment
Jay Pritzker Pavilion, Chicago
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Chicago's bustling Millennium Park, the Jay Pritzker Pavilion stands as an iconic music venue that harmonizes cutting-edge architecture with the city's deep-rooted cultural scene. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry, the pavilion was...
~440 ftSW
Winding footbridge by architect Gehry
BP Pedestrian Bridge, Chicago
3 min walk • Spanning the busy Columbus Drive in the heart of Chicago, the BP Pedestrian Bridge is not only a practical pathway for pedestrians but also a work of art that enhances the city’s architectural landscape. Designed by the renowned architect Frank Gehry, the bridge was...
~1230 ftW
Sport venue, Sport, Ice rink
McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink, Chicago
6 min walk • McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink or McCormick Tribune Plaza is a multi-purpose venue within Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago, Illinois, in the United States. On December 20, 2001, it became the first attraction in Millennium Park to open. The $3.2 million...
~1730 ftS
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Petrillo Music Shell, Chicago
9 min walk • The Petrillo Music Shell is an outdoor amphitheater in Grant Park in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, United States.
~330 ftSE
Park
Maggie Daley Park, Chicago
2 min walk • Maggie Daley Park is a 20-acre public park in the Loop community area of Chicago operated by the Chicago Park District. It is near the Lake Michigan shoreline in northeastern Grant Park where Daley Bicentennial Plaza previously stood.
~1560 ftW
Free cultural exhibits and concerts
Chicago Cultural Center, Chicago
8 min walk • The Chicago Cultural Center, opened in 1897, is a Chicago Landmark building operated by Chicago's Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events that houses the city's official reception venue where the Mayor of Chicago has welcomed Presidents and royalty, diplomats and community leaders.
~720 ftW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Harris Theater, Chicago
4 min walk • The Joan W. and Irving B. Harris Theater for Music and Dance is a 1,499-seat theater for the performing arts located along the northern edge of Millennium Park on Randolph Street in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, US.
~1350 ftSW
Museum, Art gallery
Boeing Galleries, Chicago
7 min walk • Boeing Galleries are a pair of outdoor exhibition spaces within Millennium Park in the Loop community area of Chicago in Cook County, Illinois, USA.
~520 ftE
Park
Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden, Chicago
3 min walk • The Richard and Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors Garden was built in 1996 and occupies 2 ¼ acres of land in the Northeast corner of Maggie Daley Park.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Skating Ribbon?

Nearby attractions include Maggie Daley Park, Chicago (2 min walk), Randolph Street, Chicago (2 min walk), BP Pedestrian Bridge, Chicago (3 min walk), 340 on the Park, Chicago (3 min walk).

How to get to Skating Ribbon by public transport?

The nearest stations to Skating Ribbon:

Bus

Randolph & Columbus WB • Lines: 60 (3 min walk)
Columbus & Randolph • Lines: 20, 4, (N) N4 (3 min walk)

Train

Millennium Station (6 min walk)
Van Buren Street (13 min walk)

Metro

Washington/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (10 min walk)
Adams/Wabash • Lines: Brown, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple (12 min walk)