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Is Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon (winter) worth it with kids?

DependsWith kids

With kids, it depends on the day.

Far more fun than a standard rink — the ribbon winds and dips through the park beneath the downtown towers, making it the city's best winter activity. The honest catch is the obvious one: it only runs in the cold months, it's busy on weekends, and you'll want to book a session and rent skates ahead.

Price
Free w/ own skates; ~$15 rental
Time
1–1.5 hours
Last verified
2026-06-17
Is Maggie Daley Skating Ribbon (winter) worth it…
How we verified
  • The Maggie Daley skating ribbon is a quarter-mile winding ice path, longer than a conventional rink · model-knowledge
  • Operates only in winter; skate rentals available on site · model-knowledge
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