McCormick Tribune Plaza & Ice Rink, Ice rink and dining plaza in Millennium Park, Illinois.
McCormick Tribune Plaza is a multipurpose facility in Millennium Park with a large skating surface for winter visitors. During summer months, the same space transforms into an outdoor dining area.
The facility opened in 2001 as the first completed project of Millennium Park. The McCormick Tribune Foundation provided major funding to make this destination possible.
The plaza is named after the McCormick Tribune Foundation and serves as a gathering place where visitors skate in winter and dine outdoors in warmer months. The way people use this space shifts dramatically with the seasons.
The plaza opens for skating from November through March and offers both equipment rental and space for bring-your-own skates. Visitors should dress for weather conditions, as wind exposure is affected by the surrounding park setting.
The plaza completely changes its function and becomes Chicago's largest outdoor dining venue during summer with seating for numerous guests. This transformation requires a full redesign of the layout each year.
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