Welcome to Washington

(www.nga.gov⁄ginfo⁄skating.htm)

Seventh St. and Constitution Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.

Metro: Smithsonian, L’Enfant Plaza, or Archives

202-289-3360

View magnificent works of sculpture while skating in the open air and enjoying music from the state-of-the-art sound system. This outdoor skating rink, located across from The National Gallery of Art, is especially enticing at night when all the monuments on the Mall are lit up. Open only in the winter months when it is cold enough to maintain the ice outdoors – usually from very late fall - early-March. Monday - Saturday, from 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.; Sunday, from 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Call or visit Web site for admission prices.

Cabin John Ice Rink

(www.mc-mncppc.org⁄parks⁄enterprise⁄ ice⁄cabin_john)

10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, Md.

301-365-2246

Open year-round, Cabin John offers a diverse selection of programs for all ages and features NHL, Olympic and studio size rinks that are open all year. Cabin John Ice Rink has a warming room, snack bar, coin-operated lockers, skate rentals, skate sharpening service, dance studio, pro shop and three party rooms. Offers a variety of public skating sessions. Group and private lessons available. Call or visit Web site for admission prices and hours of operation.

Herbert Wells Ice Rink

(www.pgparks.com⁄places⁄sportsfac⁄icerinks.html)

5211 Paint Branch Parkway (formerly Calvert Road), College Park, Md.

301-277-3717 (general inquiries)

Herbert Wells Ice Rink is open for ice-skating seasonally, from October - March. This ice skating facility includes the rink, an indoor warming room and party room, and a snack bar. Rental skates are available. During the summer, the facility is used for roller and⁄or street hockey. Contact staff at the number above for additional information about general skating sessions, lessons, hockey and fees.

Tucker Road Ice Rink

(www.pgparks.com⁄places⁄sportsfac⁄icerinks.html)

1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington, Md.

301-265-1525

Tucker Road Ice Rink is open for ice-skating seasonally, from October - March. This ice skating facility includes the rink, an indoor warming room and party room, and a snack bar. Rental skates are available. During the summer, the facility is used as a picnic pavilion for group picnics. Contact staff at the number above for additional information about general skating sessions, lessons and fees.

The Gardens Ice House

(www.thegardensicehouse.com)

13800 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, Md.

301-953-0100

Opened in 1996 on land owned by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, The Gardens Ice House is owned and managed by Top Shelf Development Company. This cooperative venture between the public and private sectors has resulted in the construction and operation of this year-round ice-skating complex within Fairland Regional Park. The Gardens Ice House is open every day of the year. Though hockey, figure and speed-skating are at its core, it serves many other recreational needs for enthusiasts of all kinds and ages. From inline skating to ice dancing, The Gardens Ice House welcomes the area’s athletes, beginners and experts alike.

Wheaton Ice Rink

(www.mc-mncppc.org⁄parks⁄ enterprise⁄ice⁄wheaton⁄index.shtm)

11717 Orebaugh Ave., Wheaton, Md.

301-649-2250 (recording)

301-649-3640

Wheaton Ice Arena is a covered, year-round, NFL-sized rink. There are party rooms, a pro shop and a snack bar. Wheaton Ice offers public sessions as well as group and private lessons. Registration is first-come, first-served. Call for application and fees. During the warmer months, Wheaton Ice Rink hosts roller hockey league play.