Email causes confusion about opening of popular ice rink in Mount Greenwood
Updated on: October 27, 2026 / 11:10 PM CDT / CBS Chicago Confusion about a popular winter attraction on the city's Southwest Side left some youth sports leagues scrambling. The community learned that Mount Greenwood's ice rink would be closed this year. For nearly three decades, children ages 4 to 14 come to learn the fundamentals of ice skating and hockey. They pay $70 for a 10-week session. "That has always been our focus and our goal every single year, that is to have fun," said coach Bob Lesch. He says the community's fun on the rink was called into question. "Last week, Wednesday. When I got the email saying that the rink is not gonna open." A Chicago Park District representative told him in an email, "Mt. Greenwood Outdoor Ice Rink will not be opening this season," but never gave a reason for the decision — leaving Lesch, the youngsters in his program and the overall community…