Winter Programs, Ice Rinks & Photo Contest 11/10/2009 - By Chicago Park District

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Chicago Park District Program

Ice Skating

Make this winter a good one, sign up for a Chicago Park District program. Starting Monday, Nov. 16, you can view winter programs online at chicagoparkdistrict.com.

Program registration begins Monday, Nov. 30 online and Saturday, Dec. 5 in person at the parks. The session runs the weeks of Monday, Jan. 4 - Sunday, March 21.

Embrace the cold - get out and skate!
Stay active throughout winter at citywide ice skating rinks. The Park District's nine rinks are open Saturday, Nov. 28 - Sunday, Feb. 28, weather permitting. Bring your own ice skates and skate for free! Each site offers skate rentals for various fees and concessions are available at most rinks. All rinks are outdoors with the exception of McFetridge in California Park.

Tune in to
Chicago at Play
Keep up with the Park District on TV! Chicago at Play is a monthly program dedicated to what's going on in city parks. Watch episodes on our YouTube channel or tune in to Chicago Municipal TV, channel 49 (depending on your cable provider), twice daily at 6:30 & 10:30 pm.
In this month's show learn about:
- Alternative Athletic Conference
- Free Fitness Week
- Polar Adventure Days
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park & Family Entertainment Center

Nature Photo Contest
Are you an avid nature photographer? Whether you are a beginner or life-long nature photographer, we want to see your photos. The Chicago Park District's Nature Areas Program is hosting a nature photography contest in Chicago. Submissions accepted through Sunday, Nov. 15.