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1. The Wharf Ice Rink
Address: 970 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC 20024
Schedule: Temporarily closed
Telephone: (202) 317-9643
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: https://www.wharfdc.com/wharf-ice-rink/
Near The Wharf Ice Rink:
- a 30 meters away nightclubs on the beach in: Cantina Bambina
- a 42 meters away places to have milkshakes in: Shake Shack
- a 44 meters away jazz concerts: The Anthem
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The Wharf Ice Rink: what do users think?
Austin Graff: There are a handful of ice rinks in Washington, D.C.- this one, Canal Park, Georgetown Waterfront and National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden. We've been to all three and here's how this one ranks: 1) Views: Compared to the others, this one offers beautiful views of the waterfront and the Washington Monument peeking out from the buildings. The Sculpture Garden's rink has a stunning view of the National Archives, but this one is even more stunning, especially with the holiday decorations. 2) Price: This one is $15-$18 per person for admission and skate rentals. $6 for a "helper" for kids. (Sculpture Garden is $14-$15, Georgetown is $16-$17 and Canal Park is $15-$16 per person.) 3) Amenities: There are public restrooms onsite and plenty of dining options nearby, including a s'more trailer with a fire pit. For hot chocolate, several options exist, but we enjoyed the thick hot chocolate from Praline Bakery near the Canopy.
Ghenet L: Very expensive. 60$ for 1 adult and 3 kids plus skate rentals. Rink is small. Nice ambiance though. Beautiful place for photos. I like that you're not given only a few hours to skate, you get to stay as long as you want.
James Walker: Open for skating from Wednesday through Sunday, admission fee required, with a discount offered for military and seniors. A special day and time is reserved for the sport of Curling. Located on Wharf Street Southwest between the Anthem and the Transit Pier.
Matthew Henry: Probably one of the most beautiful rinks in DC. You can hear the geese and birds, see the water and smell the food. Very enjoyable place.
Matthew Rusch: It was super fun for me and my family. The cost was about the same as other ice rinks and you can skate for a long time if you want to. It had a great atmosphere right on the water and the staff was super helpful. It is a little smaller than a regulation ice rink for hocky, but not to bad.
Jenny Koss: I went with friends on Dec. 8th and it was fantastic! The staff are quite nice, and since it's a new rink, not many people are aware of it (yet!) The price is great, $10 for all you can skate, (+ $6 if you're renting skates) and the rink is right on the water. I can't wait to return!
Corey Hinkle: Really enjoyed their free curling lesson, the woman leading was awesome, even after folks accidently hit her with a rock. The ice was decently maintained for our event and folks around we're friendly.
Korren Golden: Fun little ice rink. Watch out if it gets windy though.They're always doing fun events here too.
Stefano Negri: Pretty bad treatment for my 3 kids last year - good to see it is open for review now so that I can say this They made us pay in full for 15 minutes after having told us we would have a full hour. Felt cheated and there was not even an apology, let alone a reimbursement. Not going back.
M: It was a beautiful little rink with string lights hanging overhead and water surrounding it. I give 3 stars because it was a little pricey. $38 for 2 people.
2. Fort Dupont Ice Arena
Address: 3779 Ely Pl SE, Washington, DC 20019
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Thu
Telephone: (202) 584-5007
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: http://www.fdia.org/
Near Fort Dupont Ice Arena:
- a 91 meters away educator schools: Cornerstone Schools of Washington, D.C.
- a 325 meters away schools in: Seed Public Charter School
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Fort Dupont Ice Arena: what do users think?
Darian Smith: What family had a great time in this ice skating rink. The price of the rental skates are very affordable. The skating rink is a nice size plenty of space to sit in the bleachers and watch people skate or sit down and change your shoes you will have a great time there
Austin Graff: Fort Dupont Ice Arena is Washington's best kept secret. It's the only indoor ice skating rink in the city of Washington, D.C. It's not Metro accessible, explaining why many people don't know about it, but there is a large free parking lot next door as well as a Capital Bikeshare dock. The space itself is clearly built in a different era, but they have maintained it well for not having a lot of funding. A non-profit runs the arena and it is mainly used for non-profit programming for youth who ice skate. However, they keep the ice rink open every day from 9am-4pm and rentals are affordable ($5 for adults and $4 for seniors and youth). If you're looking for a fun, family activity in DC, check the Ice Arena out. It's such a fun thing to do!
Maggie Bowman: Cool rink. Great views of the capital building and Washington monument from the front door and parking area. I've was good. Stands were warm.
Mary O'Brien: Fort Dupont is a wonderful place to skate! It is an extremely welcoming environment and there are good, clean rentals available. Overall, I highly recommend.
I SLAY ALL DAY TRAVEL The Solo Traveler: Perfect place! It’s hidden gem nestled away in Washington, D.C.
NUALA OLEARY: Needs updating. Across a parking lit from a beautiful baseball facility sponsored by the Washington Nationals. It would be wonderful to have an updated rink sponsored by the Washington Capitals.
Jennifer Jay: If you grew up with rinks built in the 80s/early 90s this place will feel like coming home. Yes it’s dated but that’s part of the charm and they are breaking ground on a new rink soon so enjoy it while you can. They offer free learn to skate to DC residents in 2nd thru 12th grade, it’s a rink you can feel good about spending your money at. The giant windows and natural light make this rink even more special, fabulous skating under the sunset glow.
Greg Pryzby: great resource. if you live in DC there are free classes on Saturday.
John H.: I love it. It's not the newest, but it's clearly loved. Well-priced and friendly, this is a great little spot, especially when compared to some of the fancy new things. I grew up playing hockey in a small town and the rink felt like going home. Plus, it has windows down one whole side, so it doesn't feel like you're trapped in a metal shipping crate
Ms. DC: Now this Ice Skating Rink brings back memories I remember my friends and I.would hook school and hang out here. We.use to like to watch the hockey players while school were in session. Until they caught on we were hooking school then they stopped letting us in or we would meet up there and go to the movies.
3. Canal Park Outdoor Ice Skating & Splash Park
Address: 200 M St SE, Washington, DC 20003
Telephone: (202) 850-0859
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: http://www.canalparkiceskating.com/
Near Canal Park Outdoor Ice Skating & Splash Park:
- a 3 meters away artisan ice cream in: Altani Gelato & Coffee
- a 32 meters away elderly home care: USAging
- a 37 meters away vegetarian fast food restaurants in: Five Guys
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Canal Park Outdoor Ice Skating & Splash Park: what do users think?
Austin Graff: Skating by a pizzeria, a sushi place and a gelato shop is a dream. Located in Navy Yard's Canal Park, this ice skating rink is open November through February every single day, including Christmas Day and New Year's Day. Here's what you need to know: 1) Price: Online reservations are required. Admission is $10-$11 and skate rentals are $5. The price seems to be on par or a little cheaper than other D.C. ice skating rinks. 2) Size: It's a little smaller than others, but they make good use of the space. There's one larger open area and smaller passage ways on either end that go by sculptures and Christmas trees and a menorah. We went on a December Saturday evening and although it was full, it didn't seem crowded. 3) Amenities: It's nice to be right next to Wiseguy Pizza, Khin Sushi and Altani Gelato. It makes for an easy evening of fun with kids- skating, dinner and dessert. The poke bowl at Khin's is surprisingly delicious. Inside the area with the restaurants are public restrooms. Being inside Canal Park, there's open grass and a green roof with a lit-up cube as art. 4) Parking: You can usually find street parking, but nearby is Lot F where parking costs $1 an hour- a steal in an expensive city like D.C. 5) Neighborhood: It's in Navy Yard near the Anacostia River and close to lots of restaurants, bars and a Whole Foods and Harris Teeter. Yards Park is close by with lots to do and see.
E P: Great place to skate, parking was easy when we went (Sunday late afternoon), but I can see how it could be an issue in busier times. Rink is well maintained, and you can rent skates if you need. Great area for coffee or restaurants around.
Response: EP, thank you for your review and rating. Parking is always available in the vicinity of the rink. These ratings mean a lot to the staff to see returns on their efforts. Thanks for your visit skating with us. Best, Lance
Kelsey Elle: This place seems like it would be fun but it’s actually extremely dangerous. It’s too crowded for how often they cut the ice and as a result the ice is extremely rough and in poor condition. What makes it even more dangerous is that the rental skate blades are not adequately sharpened. Skating on rough ice with dull skates is a recipe for disaster even for an experienced skater. I have skated my entire life and was a competitive figure skater and even I felt unsafe skating here. We saw many people get injured during the hour that we were there, including a member of our group. If you have your own skates it would probably be okay, but on the whole I was very troubled by what I encountered here, and the disregard for safety.
John Griffis: Very Fun! Skates in fairly good condition for a rental. Ice maintained pretty good for an outdoor rink in 50° weather too. All in all it was a fun time.
Danial Gebreili: The ice-skating experience at this location is fantastic. The skate rentals are pretty decent and properly maintained. Overall, the staff are friendly, prices are reasonable, and it is not crowded making for a fun experience with friends, couples, or family.
A R: Really fun! We went on a Monday evening and it was fairly quiet with only about a dozen other people there. There is a lot of space to skate and a fun little passage to skate through too! Highly recommend
Sean Shechtman: Cool rink shaped like a figure 8. Also good pizza, hot chocolate and coffee. Great place for kids because it has outdoor rink with indoor food/beverage when you are cold.
Joshua Otero: Took some of my wife's family from colombia to ice skate for the first time and they loved it. Plus it has a nice open feel.
Nadine De williaams: Fun spot. Not crowded. Had a cafeteria to grab some snacks. 2 hours for $15 including the skates.
Timothy Albright: The rink staff are very approachable and were willing to assist my child in his first time skating, last year. The shape of the rink allows for more enjoyable experience, compared to a conventional ice rink. The pizza place is a warm place to sit when the Zamboni is on the ice, but there are many other good food locations nearby. Since the change in management, my family has purchased season passes yearly. Great winter spot!
4. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
Address: Constitution Ave NW &, 7th St NW, Washington, DC 20408
Schedule: Closes soon ⋅ 9PM ⋅ Opens 11AM Thu
Telephone: (202) 216-9397
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: https://pavilioncafe.com/ice-rink/
Near National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink:
- a 1 meters away jazz concerts: National Gallery of Art – Sculpture Garden
- a 32 meters away garden restaurants in: Pavilion Café
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Yumi Nelson: Definitely worth a visit! The rink is pretty small, but we didn't have to wait to start skating on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. Also, they seem to run out of lockers so keep that in mind. Probably the most scenic option for skating around DC, surrounded by the sculpture garden and Smithsonian's etc. Another plus - the beer etc sold at the sculpture garden pavilion is well below average cost of a drink in DC!
CB: Cute rink but bad customer service and inaccurate hours of operation. The rink “sells out” of skates very quickly and stops renting out skates (when stocked) at around 7PM. Unless you plan to go as soon they open or you decide to wait an unknown period of time, you likely will not be able to enter. I have tried to go on two different occasions within a few days, hours before closing, and was refused entry/rental both times. We ran into several other people while leaving who experienced the same. In previous years, this rink was great, but they are not operating their best since the pandemic began. Would advise going to Georgetown rink instead
M Munoz: The only time I was able to skate at this rink was when I went around opening time, at 11AM. That’s the only reason I am rating one star. Any other time at night, I was turned away on multiple occasions. They always say that they’re sold out even if I’m there hours before their listed times. Misleading and unprofessional, especially since skaters were leaving as I had requested for a rental AND the person directly in front of me was able to get skates. There’s no structure or consistency in this rink’s operation. Save yourself the trip and go elsewhere!
Kate Bellows: I went here a few weeks ago, and we had so much fun! Very busy, so if you can go in the middle of the day during the weekday, that’s for the best. And pack light, because it’s hard to avoid not getting a locker unless you just want to leave your stuff out.
5. MedStar Capitals Iceplex
Address: 627 N Glebe Rd SUITE 800, Arlington, VA 22203
Schedule: Open ⋅ Closes 9:30PM
Telephone: (571) 224-0555
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: http://www.medstarcapitalsiceplex.com/
Near MedStar Capitals Iceplex:
- a 58 meters away capital one banks: Capital One Bank
- a 69 meters away children's birthdays: The Wonder - Arlington
- a 73 meters away zumba lessons: VIDA Fitness Ballston
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matthew doherty: Great venue! They host Caps practice and numerous other ice related sports like synchronized, figure, and recreational skating. Parking is reasonable in the garage at just a buck for 3 hours. As of this post there's construction taking place in the complex but doesn't negatively impede the experience. Should be even better when completed.
Andrea Cox: Been skating at Kettler for years. Med Star takes over and decreases the public skate time by a 1/3 while doubling the price. They also make you jump through hoops by creating an online portal and signing your life away just to come skate for an hour on Saturday night. RIDICULOUS!!!
Anthony Alatis: Great to be able to watch practice. Leaving the parking lot took 10 minutes with only one attendant in 1 of the 6 payment lanes.
Jacques Bertrand: Very nice locker rooms, good ice as well. Only complaint is that the game usually have to be curfewed. I think they should have reserved spot for referees, so they will be more enticed to come.
Vaibhav Gupta: Great place to ice-skate. The staff is really friendly. And if lucky, you can catch the caps practicing here. We had a great time here.
Todd Berman: Aside from the 8 stories of winding parking garage - there is much to like at Kettler. Skate rentals, food concession and of course, the Stanley Cup Champions home practice ice. Come for a relaxing skate session or to see the Caps practice. Convenient to Metro and parking is a bargain!
Bill Rizzo: Two rinks, for hockey on Friday nights. The Arlington Rink is better for spectators as you can sit in "box-like" seats and watch the game. Parking is a buck for three hours! Pay before you leave or use a credit card at check out booth.
Alyx Barnes: My son and I both skate at Med Star Caps Iceplex as part of the figure skating program. The rink takes significant precautions both on occupancy and cleaning protocols to keep skaters and staff safe. In this time of the pandemic, masks are also mandatory on the figure skating rink and in the facility overall. Hours for figure skating are somewhat reduced most Fall/Winters due to the Caps need for the ice, but if early mornings work for you, there is generally ice time to reserve. Reservations are made via the OpenSports or Dash apps. Classes and individual lessons are available. My son completed the Basic skating lesson series here and now does Sky High for more advanced figure skaters. He also participated in some of the Summer figure skating camps, which are offered for various ability level skaters. He has really enjoyed his skating journey so far and this is largely due to the wonderful coaches (Mary Clamp and Connor Tasker, to name two) and fellow skaters on the ice with him. This is our go-to rink in the area. Great people and well maintained facility.
Tommy Stavrev: Here I'm sitting outside while my son plays his hockey game in there. Only one parent per child allowed even though there is plenty of space for social distancing. This is supposed to be responsible management? Never had the chance to attend any of my boy's games, and now that I'm here finally, I can't get in.
Anna Shumaker: My review is based on the public skating. The facility is clean and well maintained. However, the skate guards are not very friendly or helpful. They mostly skate around ignoring everyone else. As an obvious beginner, I would have appreciated being asked if I needed any help, some tips and tricks, or at the very least a greeting. The atmosphere was not very welcoming. I felt like an inconvenience rather than a guest who paid money to be here.
6. Tucker Road Ice Rink
Address: 1770 Tucker Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744
Schedule: Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
Telephone: (301) 265-1525
Guy: Community center
Near Tucker Road Ice Rink:
- a 278 meters away nursery hours: Evergreen Nursery
- a 551 meters away paddling pools: Southern Regional Technology and Recreation Complex
- a 729 meters away boiler repair companies in: Warner Super Service
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Lucky Lucci: I took my 4yr old on a Saturday evening. When we got there,I guess a group had it rented out for a certain amount of time. I got there an hour or so before they would leave. Went to grab a bite to eat and came back... the folks that were there that day were so cool. Got us on the ice in minutes. Took me longer to lace up then anything else. I have to mention the fact that we got there before any of the public arrived, so it was still relatively empty. The rink gradually filled up as we were there. We were fortunate not to be amidst the rush. The facility is clean and spacious. Friendly staff and the vibe was cool. They have the training rails for the kids to skate with. I actually saw adults making them work as well lol. Price wise I thought it was reason for for a quick evening outing with the squad. I'm going back.
Aiden Thompson: This place is great. The "saver" skate option is only like 7 dollars and it includes rental skates and 2 hours of skating. This place is often not busy and the facility is very nice. It has a nice place to watch the skating in the warm, perfect for parents.
harriet Portillo: Great place to get reconnect to your life to think pray,talk to yourself meet people, and most of all a great place for family
Vanessa Lyde: Great place to take family. So much fun. Atmosphere good and clean. Parking 👍.
Clarice Allen: it's soooo nice and open now. very clean. the staff is very friendly and professional. I have only visited once so far since they remodeled but so far so great!!
Chris Upham: The Tucker Road Ice Rink is a gorgeous, new facility that is an absolute pleasure to play in!
Beautiful Star: I loved it. The place is very clean and is not crowded at all. The lady in the front desk is not very friendly but once you pass her, your fine...
george love: Is it very nice community center I'll be back to see the ice rink soon the community is very beautiful the grass is very cut and it's very clean inside and outside
June Bulldix: Great walking trail for the brief walk I needed.
Edwina Gray: My family loves this place!Place: cleanStaff: great
7. Piney Orchard Ice Arena
Address: 8781 Piney Orchard Pkwy, Odenton, MD 21113
Schedule: Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
Telephone: (410) 672-7013
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: http://www.pineyicerink.com/
Near Piney Orchard Ice Arena:
- a 881 meters away wedding agencies in: Summer & Co. Events
- a 2,153 meters away Stores to buy dewalt: Odenton Hardware Inc
- a 2,196 meters away German academies in: Berlitz Odenton Language Center
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Patrick Monahan: Ice Arena rates high on local Ice Hockey rinks. Do not miss the loud blaring music when clock has stopped. Clean and nonsmelly except the odor from the greatest peanut oil fries in a bag. Lots of parking.
Steve Briggs: Went to watch a friend sing the National Anthem for a Black Bears game. The staff was super friendly and the place was hopping. They put on a great show.
DB Carey: Great family outing to see the Maryland Black Bears hockey team. Buy the food pass - it was worth it. The night we went was pasta night. It was quite good! The staff is great and the atmosphere was very nice. The other patrons were very friendly and social (we were Maryland Black Bear newbies 😊). We have added this to our list of places to go during hockey season.
Carla Peaco: We go to Piney Orchard Ice Arena to cheer on the Maryland Black Bears Hockey team. They are fantastic! The arena offers, open skate, many hockey leagues, ice skating lessons, figure skating, has a pro shop, and an awesome snack bar. If you're going to watch a are take a jacket and a cushion to sit on. This is our home away from home.
dan w: Best yourh hockey game we've ever been a part of. Richmond Generals forgot your medals. Contact Frederick to collect!!! Lol.
Angelia hoppers: We had A Great Time we watched the Maryland Blackbears Win Ice Hockey Game 7-3 and the Satff is Amazing Ms Robin Is Great @ what she Does
Rob Barth: My daughter has been coming for lessons and she loves it. We also free skate as a family, the employees and people at the rink are great people. Great place for family fun, hockey, figure skating, lessons and more
Harry Mike Dodge: Very nice facilities for hockey. I watched St Paul's beat SPP in overtime tonight to win the MIAA Championship.
Ash Joyce: I love this ice skating rink! It is really is to get to and the people there are very sweet!
allisa trenton: Learn to skate and figure skating at this rink is EXTREMELY unfriendly. Favoritism to the more advanced girls. Coaches yell if the skater take a break, or the skater doesn’t meet their expectations. Complaints have been made and no one seems to care, or you get talked about behind your back by the other adults if you say something about it. I’ve heard from friends that years ago this rink was extremely friendly to all levels, but now the staff running learn to skate is treating the skaters (specifically young kids or non advanced skaters) horribly. The environment is just awful, with incredibly rude and unfriendly people. If you have a young skater who wants to skate a 30 minute freestyle session, you have to pay for a whole hour because 30 minutes is not an option here. So, if you get off before the hour is up it is just a waste of money. This rink more only cares about the money, not the skaters. I actually feel so uncomfortable at this rink I will be switching rinks. If I could give this place 0 stars I would. Horrible
8. Fairfax Ice Arena
Address: 3779 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA 22031
Telephone: (703) 323-1132
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: http://www.fairfaxicearena.com/
Near Fairfax Ice Arena:
- a 58 meters away Stores to buy upholstery fabrics: Mill End Shop
- a 109 meters away gymnastics lessons: Fairfax Gymnastics Academy
- a 152 meters away karaoke rentals in: Chris Party Rental
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Opsec Classified: Great time for and with the shorties. Kids had a blast. Skate rental was a breeze and had everything you need their to keep the shorties happy...soda, drinks, food.
Jack jack: Excellent customer service. I highly recommend coming here to buy ice skates! We were about to buy ice skates from another location but we came here because we heard about their excellent customer service. They did not disappoint. Their customer service exceeded expectation. They were very patient and pro active. They took the time to measure feet and ask questions to determine the best pair of ice skates. They even put together the blade protector. The level of care and concern they showed towards making sure we bought the right pair of ice skates was awesome! We will definitely be back and will probably sign up for lessons at some point.
Yulia Evseeva: Bad ice, dirty, and useless staff. Very dirty, everywhere! Immediately as you enter, an unpleasant smell is felt. The ice is of a poor quality, it seems to be straightened with the help of a special machine, but this does not help to get rid of the holes in the ice. There are lockers, but they are one-time-use, you cannot use them many times in one period, or rather you can, but for extra money, they close for 2 quarters, and every time if you need to take something and close, you need to make sure that you have coins. Rent skates are stink very strongly, here you will NOT be given shoe covers that you must wear before putting on your rental skate and they will not process the skates afterwards. Disgusting. They do not have a support for children, racks on which children who do not yet know how to ride can lean on. On the ice, there are staff who seem to be supposed to manage the process and help people if they need help, but there were two guys who were rolling in a circle and talking to each other, not paying attention to the visitors. I did not find anywhere information and at the checkout I was also not warned that I could not go on the ice in my shoes to help my child learn to skate (I myself do not stand well on the skates). There is a manager who was hired to say one phrase "we have such rules, rules are rules"
Brooke :p: Amazing ice arena! Is always clean workers and super nice! I come here for ice skating and all teachers are amazing! There is also a food cafe with amazing food! Sometimes a little crowded but amazing ice skating but rank and skate patrols skate around the rank to see if everyone is ok and not falling 100% recommend this ice arena
Theresa Zemelman: I needed a place to hold a birthday party at the last minute. Not only were they available, but they were more than reasonably priced, and the rink is very well kept. Food and drink prices were reasonable as well. The party room is not amazing, but the kids spent very little time there, and tablecloths, plates, napkins, and cutlery were all provided. It was also nice to have space for everyone to put their skates on together inside the party room. We were able to bring our own decorations to spruce it up a bit. I'm very pleased with our experience!
Animal King: I went for the 4th time trying to give this place a chance, but its a very dirty rink. Second you walk in it smells like sweat and trash. Rink has massive holes to the point you trip. They cut the ice ONE TIME in the morning for stick and puck. One time I felt I was skating on actual snow. The locker rooms smell horrible, they dont supply pucks, and only two goalies free. Other rinks dont charge for any goalie. Furthermore the pro shop is never open, we need to sharpen our skates too. Overall, the place has potential but at the moment its not good. Will not be returning.
Noah Kim: If you’re an entry level skater, it’s a decent place. For literally anyone else, it’s not worth it. It’s an old rink that is questionably maintained, ice is of lower quality, has a moldy smell at times and limited facilities. With Kettler, Reston, Prince William, Fort Dupont, St.James. There is very little reason to come here over the superior options in the area.
Gregory Lynch: They still have a strict mask policy for people who are by themselves and not around anyone else. I was kicked out for that reason. The hockey players and the refs don’t have to wear masks even though they’re the ones not social distancing. It’s a shame, I liked this place but illogical policies like this make it hard to support.
Ryan Dodd: The place is pretty run down but I had a ton of fun going to a free skate session in a Wednesday night. I used their skates and it was not too crowded. The ice was kinda rough.
Trisha Hurlburt Robertson: Only my 2nd time here, and it's very reasonable, price-wise. I have also only been here during holidays--weekend after Thanksgiving and 3 days after Christmas--so I shouldn't judge the crowds based on this. Having said that... My first time was ludicrous. It was so crowded that you constantly had to swerve and weave for groups stopped on the ice, less-experienced skaters, people who thought they were better skaters than they were, and the zoomers. It was also super treacherous getting on and off the ice because throngs of people just stood at the entrances. Today was better, but I still wish they assigned designated times to skate to control traffic on the ice. And again, maybe they do when it's not the holidays so I'll just see what happens. Parking is pretty easy and there's plenty when it's not super crowded. Haven't tried the food there, so can't say anything about the quality, but again, prices seem reasonable.
9. Wheaton Ice Arena
Address: 11717 Orebaugh Ave, Wheaton, MD 20902
Schedule: Open ⋅ Closes 11PM
Telephone: (301) 905-3000
Guy: Ice skating rink
Near Wheaton Ice Arena:
- a 400 meters away smash cake photographer: Yaffa Koff Photography
- a 590 meters away Portuguese restaurants in: Nova Europa Restaurant
- a 644 meters away Historic Uptown Neighborhood Tours: Street Art Museum Tours
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Andrew O: Great place to ice skate year-round. There are several public skating sessions per week and they offer beginner and advanced classes for kids, teens, and adults. The teachers are excellent and many participate in one on one sessions outside of class as well.
Oofio2461 (oofio2461): I don't actually skate here due to reasons I'm not going in detail about, but my sister said that this place has very smooth, would ice to skate in. There is a mini Gym in there and enjoyed exercising there, do keep in mind that you have to pay 5 dollars in order to access it. I enjoy the loving staff and everyone here always have smiles on their faces. I would give this place more than 5 stars if I could. Best Ice arena in the DMV.
Andrea Silver: Came skating with my family on Saturday and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff was all smiles, friendly and seemed to be enjoying their jobs. Having no idea about skate sizes, we wound up exchanging skates three times before finding some we could get our feet into( thanks Zane and Aliana!). Then we needed help tying them and Heather helped us with that. Loved the atmosphere- felt like a family run rink and it was obvious that everyone was having a good time. Kudos to management.
Gabriel Gualteros: Good place to take family or adults for indoor ice skating...clean a good value and lots of fun.Can get busy plenty of parking....wear a helmet!
lovelyslyons: So patient with my lil one which was her 1st time. Loved that they treated us with such kindness and answered question before I got there on the phone and when I got there in person.
Y Fessehaye: Great place for lessons and fun! Love it
Joel Seppala: If you're looking to simply lace up and skate without hassle, this is a good place to go. The rental skates are in good condition and everyone was courteous and well-behaved. Training equipment is available for rent for those learning to skate. Good place to expose kids to ice skating.
Philip Raskin: Signed my daughter up for skating classes here. It's not how I remember it. For one, it's not in the same location and gone is the funk of dirty socks (and worse!). This is a very clean rink with kind and caring staff. It's not as busy as Cabin John and I think the ice surface is better. All of this makes for a more enjoyable experience than visiting Cabin John.
f m: Covid-19 protocols not being followed by the rink staff. No identifiable skate guard on the ice. When I combined about no guard, I was told there was one, but no one was wearing a guard jacket, and the person I was told was the guard, was just skating around fast ignoring the people who fell, the people texting while skating, the kids sprint racing each other, the kid throwing his hockey glove around on the ice, the kids tossing snowballs, the kids climbing over the wall to the team box, or even keeping people from sitting in the team boxes - keeping people out of the boxes is part of the covid-19 protocols. The check-in desk had people crowded close together, as there was really nowhere for a line besides outside of the door, and you know most people just don't care if they spread or catch illnesses.
Response: FM - we are sorry that you had a less than excellent experience. If you'd like to reach out to our management staff we would be glad to discuss your recent visit. Feel free to contact Melanie Huggings via email melanie.huggins@montgomeryparks.org or phone 240-818-2248. Sincerely, Wheaton Ice Arena
Michael J. Ferreira: The more I go here, the more it feels like family. The staff is courteous and positive. Classes are excellent. The only concern I have is that a class begins at the same time the previous class ends. If there are any hiccups and a 30-minute class may lose 20% of class time. This, however, does not outweigh the benefits at all. Great place to go!
10. Silver Spring Outdoor Ice Skating Rink
Address: 8523 Fenton St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Schedule: Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
Telephone: (301) 588-1221
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: https://silverspringiceskating.com/
Near Silver Spring Outdoor Ice Skating Rink:
- a 24 meters away silver fittings: Silver Spring Ace Hardware
- a 27 meters away silver fittings: Strosniders Hardware
- a 38 meters away bookstore bars in: Loyalty Books
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Jasmin Adease: We were years ago and it was great. This year was terrible. We rented skates and they were either patched up so you couldn't tie them very fast or they were not properly sharp. They gave me a new pair but those blades weren't sharp either. They have to have a certain edge for you to be able to push yourself off without losing balance. Even my old pair lasted for years without having to get them sharpened. They must really not maintain those skates. I advise you bring your own skates.
Jack Reacher: Ice is patchy as hell and they clean it very rarely. Customer service is also lacking. The guy I was talking to literally left me hanging mid-conversation. If you’ve got kids, don’t do it as well — a kid fell and was audibly crying because he hurt himself. In other places there’s usually an employee on the ice to tend to these situations, but they had no one on the ice. There was an employee on the outside and he watched the kid cry for a while before he decided to intervene after all the guests stopped skating to check. Seriously, save your money.
Christian Mukete: I got here all the time during winter, sometimes crowded, sometimes not. But overall love place and they’re restaurants nearby and a whole imax theater so this is perfect
Karen Lopez: Small rink and tends to be crowded but always a fun time. Great for people of all ages! Staff is very friendly and helpful.
Cristofer Jhons: Came with my sister yesterday and it was so much fun. Staff was extremely friendly and the prices are pretty cheap. We enjoyed it so much we'll definitely be back. I also like the skates this place rents out compared to others, the ones here are padded so they don't cut into the back of you foot which allows you to skate longer. All around an excellent place to go with friends or family. 😊
solosian: Went yesterday and it's a decent ice rink. Prices aren't bad for adults. However, after 5pm it got pretty busy which definitely overcrowded this small rink. Additionally, I don't know how often the Zamboni gets used but the ice was getting very chopped up and was far from smooth. I'd recommend this place during the day when folks are at work, and I'd hope the staff would more regularly smooth the ice.
Tina J Baby: Me and my Daughters had fun it was their first time going they really like ice skating! We enjoyed our selves! But only thing they need more Penguin guards for the kid's but other than that me and my family will be going again.
Kaylin Hunzicker: Fun if you’re a kid sure, but if you’re older actually trying to skate get ready to spend your entire time avoiding children pushing penguins. They go fast as hell and can’t stop and you have a 9/10 chance of wiping one out. I’ve seen it. Other than that the rink is also pretty small (which makes avoiding the penguin children even harder) but overall it’s alright. Little on the expensive side.
PnC: Company makes it hard to book a large group. You can only purchase 2 tickets at a time. Person on the phone could not tell me how many openings they have for a slot and said I have to use the website. Trying to book for 8 people. What happens if I book 6 people and then there's no room for the last 2?
Response: PnC, We wish you would reconsider your review as we are following the directions of the County Health Department to keep things as safe as possible. Please understand that there are limitations for your safety and the safety of everyone. The reservation system is designed to keep people from being in groups and we do not have the ability to change or control what is available. It is not our desire to make things hard, but we do strive to make things as safe as we can for everyone. Please plan ahead to make reservations as far in advance for the best availability, you can book two weeks in advance. Best, Lance
Erin McGuire: Last night for outdoor skate this season and rink is lovely!
11. Cabin John Ice Rink
Address: 10610 Westlake Dr, Rockville, MD 20852
Schedule: Open ⋅ Closes 10PM
Telephone: (301) 765-8620
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: https://www.montgomeryparks.org/parks-and-trails/cabin-john-regional-park/cabin-john-ice-rink/
Near Cabin John Ice Rink:
- a 196 meters away car interior cleaning: Black Tie Detailing Bethesda
- a 238 meters away Social engine specialists: Jim Coleman Cadillac
- a 314 meters away The Home Depot Stores: The Home Depot
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Tracy Needham: We really like this rink. We've been taking classes there for years. Sign up for classes early. Even when we've been on the waiting list, they can usually accommodate us. Lots of opportunities for public skate to practice and have fun.
Luke Gibala: They've been having employee issues or something. Whoever opens for the early SNP. They have been late and haven't showed. The NHL rink definitely isn't maintained properly. It' rushed to be done by the Zamboni driver. It did used to be great, ran and operated well. It did have great staff but there is always hope.
Jack jack: The ice rink is a great place to skate. I love to come here more than any other ice rink in the area because it is such a friendly and family oriented place. Staff is very approachable.
Morela Granda Linares: Great place to skake. 3 ice rinks. Pay attention to the public skate hours before going.
Response: Thank you for your rating and for supporting Montgomery Parks.
Benjamin Polster: Please Read the full review: I’m a former employee from 2015-2019. Loved working here and it’s great for hockey and figure skating. That said, I decided to look up this place again out of curiosity and and low and behold; the most recent 1 star review from 2 months ago starts off with criticism of Nancy. For those of you who want to take your kids here for lessons, Avoid her like the plague. I had witnessed her verbally abusing children on multiple occasions and one time screamed at inexperienced skaters during a public skate for falling down. Any skating qualified instructor would know that falling down is an part of learning how to skate and learning how to do it correctly is very important. She treated employees like absolute garbage. I was no exception to that. She made an assumption that I had autism and told my coworkers I needed to be suspended and given special special needs training. This happened on multiple occasions as a matter of fact. Not to mention, her instructor bio says she’s a national coach but I have not found anything to back that up. She’s related by marriage to a figure skating legend but multiple people who have skated around her for decades have implied that she basically used her last name to advance her career and is basically a fraud. We used to joke that Nancy is living proof that only the good die young. I guess my point is, there are lots of good instructors at Cabin John. Don’t pick her, especially if it’s for your kids.
Anonymous Person: For starters, I’m a current employee at this rink so I’m keeping my identity hidden. But I most likely will be for no longer. I would like to say for the most part it’s really great working here. Everyone is very nice and it’s not a bad working environment. However, there are a ton of issues with communication between scheduling and what the job entails. I help with group lessons and we don’t receive any type of schedule of the group lessons. We’re expected to show up and just go with the flow which makes things complicated when parents ask questions about where their kids are supposed to have class. My one star review is so that there will be attention drawn to the treatment employees by some of the coaches. Nancy Lussi for one is not only rude to the employees but, also the children. I don’t really interact with her much since she hardly teaches anymore. However, Alicia Cavanaugh is another coach who’s behavior is not okay. She works okay with the children but is incredibly condescending if she thinks you can be bossed around. I understand that I am not a “real” coach but I work for the rink and my job is to assist with the group lessons. It isn’t okay for her to boss me around and tell me what to do when I’m helping out with another coach. It also is not okay for her to raise her voice to tell me what to do when she’s instructing children- that just doesn’t set a good example. I’ve worked with countless other coaches and they are all incredibly respectful and kind. She just isn’t at all. I’m not the only person with complaints about her. If the management sees this- please talk to Alicia. It’s not okay for her to treat the group lesson or even camp employees rudely. I know that at the end of the day if I quit it doesn’t matter since they’ll just find someone else to replace what I do. However it’s not okay that employees have to deal with rude coaches and they can get away with it scotch free.
Response: Anonymous - We are sorry to hear that you have had a negative experience working at Cabin John Ice Rink. We would love to engage with you offline and see how we can work to make it a better job experience. We do ask that you speak with your supervisor or directly with the Ice Skating Program Manager. Sincerely, Montgomery Parks
Jason Strachman Miller: The rink is nice but definitely avoid if you have smaller kids or one's that are not strong skaters. They only had two skating devices to help those with limited skills, and there was at least 30 people in need of them. The walls were crowded with people clinging for dear life. As for us, we lasted about ten mins. Total waste of money. May visit again once the kids are more skilled skaters.
Response: Jason, We are sorry to hear that you had a less than excellent experience at Cabin John Ice Rink. We do want to make the experience a great one for skaters of all ages. We offer Parent & Tot and Family Skate times at CJIR but regardless, we want you and your family to have a positive time on the ice. If you wish to reach out to our staff for further assistance please contact Heather at CabinJohnIce@montgomeryparks.org or 301-765-8620. Sincerely, Montgomery Parks
Jodi Dobinsky: Went for open skate and was pleasantly surprised by how easy it was to find space on the rink. It was busy, but not impossibly crowded. Almost everyone was wearing a mask (which was great given the number of under-vaccination-age kids in the rink).
Joe Catalada: First of all, when Nancy Lussi is going to be kicked out? Everybody has been annoyed by her for at least over ten years since I started skating here. She has been abusing kids and guests enough already. Many people/kids don't want to come here b/c of her. Look at review by Sam 3 years ago and by S Malone-Rietz from 5 years ago and how many people gave him the thumb ups. If people don't feel too much, they don't waste time to write them up. I don't think staffs here take any suggestion seriously. They only care about making money and allowing coaches to make money. The rink is fine for recreational skaters. But for serious skaters, prepare to go bankrupt. Cabin John and Wheaton are the only rinks in the DMV area that does not offer freestyle membership. Don't count Rockville Ice b/c that place is clearly catered for hockey. Perhaps they only care about synchro. See also review by Lana Grant. I heard the place is still operating at loss. How? The place almost always so busy. Maybe, it is because they hire so many stuffs to stand around? I have never seen this many people working in a privately run rink. Oh but they hired another assistant director. Anyway it looks as if nobody wants to go back work there anymore. Maybe management should evaluate themselves. They make freestyle refund so difficult. Sometimes rink broke, sometimes kids got sick, got injured. Have to email director, keep watching for reply email, sometimes took 3 days sometimes have to email again. Director has no better thing to do? Online sign up after covid has made the situation even worst. The old man Mitch now didn't want walk in sign up, keep complaining all the time. Don't get me wrong, Mitch was a nice guy. He is just getting too old to handle what he is asked to do. He used to be the go to sharpener as well, but at one point he started damaging blades. Hey, no hands and eyes can be steady forever - not blaming him. BTW, if you want to read and keep track of your punch has been used, good luck. They made it so complicated that it is impossible to check. We don't know how many time our account has been incorrectly charged by the front desk. Just go back to paper coupon would solve the problem, or make membership plans. In summary, most people are nice. There are some mean coaches who think that they own the ice when they teach, but no one as annoying as Nancy Lussi. She is like a witch roaming around cursing people. Other than that there are things management can do to improve the experiences of the usual/frequent visitors if they do care. First thing first, boot out Nancy. FYI, Reston did boot out a coach b/c she was mean. No name name here. She moved to Ashburn and similarly got complained by parents. Perhaps she will be booted again if she does not change behavior. It has been too long for Nancy.
Response: Thank you for letting us know about your experience at Cabin John Ice Rink. We will be looking at this internally but welcome you to email cabinjohnice@montgomeryparks.org if you would like to discuss this with rink management. We strive to make every visit to CJIR a five-star experience. Thank you, CJIR.
Jacques Bertrand: Scoreboard issues, horrible lighting.I think they should have reserved spot for referees, so they will be more enticed to come.
12. Herbert Wells Ice Rink
Address: 5211 Campus Dr, College Park, MD 20740
Schedule: Closes soon ⋅ 9PM ⋅ Opens 10AM Thu
Telephone: (301) 277-3717
Guy: Ice skating rink
Near Herbert Wells Ice Rink:
- a 104 meters away tennis clubs in: JTCC
- a 196 meters away shops to buy fire extinguishers in: Castle Sprinkler & Alarm, Inc.
- a 322 meters away airports near: College Park Airport
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Life with Kyt: It was magical but for a first time skater I thought I could just get up and go skate! My niece got the hang of it though!
Kawaii Rabbits: Website needs to be updated. My local rink is open all year but no public sessions on Wednesdays, so thought I check out Wells. The employees looked at me so crazy because I came to ask if the ice rink was open--the website says the ice rink is open "365" and there are hours listed. Additionally, I wish they wouldve at least mentioned if they still do roller skating here, but the employees seemed generally confused.
Tommy B.: Been skating and worked therefor years. It's been a hot minute since I've been able to get there and it felt like home. They made some upgrades, it looks great!
Donna Hershey: We had lots of fun! Not too crowded and only $4/person Wednesdays 12-2pm
micharoni: not open, waited 30 minutes and no workers showed up ! had at least 30 people waiting and everyone knew they were supposed to be open at 9:30.
Response: Hi Micharoni. Thanks for taking time to review the Herbert Wells Ice Rink. We understand your concern and we apologize for the inconvenience. If you are referring to saturday february 26th, was not possible to offer open skating from 9:30pm. We had been impacted on finding enough staffing to cover and keep the facility open during that time. We will continue working hard to have the appropriate staff to continue offering the best service. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the director at Wendy.Donley@pgparks.com. Thanks.
Taylor Frazier: Great lesson for my 2.5 year old. Her instructors were awesome & even though we missed a few classes, she was able to keep up.
Keith C.: Great place for kids hockey. Unfortunately when we went out warmed outside which caused condensation on the glass making it hard to see.
Steph Y: We had lots of fun. Prices are reasonable. We scored a groupon that included admission and skate rentals for 4 people ($17)! I wish they had those things to help keep your balance. Overall, a nice place for some fun.
Hayden: Though this ice rink is a little old, they've maintained it well. If you are cost sensitive about going out somewhere, this place is perfect for you. This is rink is around $5 per person (And that includes rentals!). It's $3 if you're a student, which is a bonus. This beats all other ice rinks I've been to as it's a third of the cost. The ice is well maintained, and they have times for families, students, and hockey players. Take some time to go skate!
Hm: Good time, no big issues
13. The Gardens Ice House
Address: 13800 Old Gunpowder Rd, Laurel, MD 20707
Schedule: Open ⋅ Closes 11PM
Telephone: (301) 953-0100
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: http://www.thegardensicehouse.com/
Near The Gardens Ice House:
- a 1,254 meters away mercedes parts: Mercedes-Benz of Silver Spring
- a 1,319 meters away rainbow shops Store: Rainbow Shops
- a 1,331 meters away free motorbike mechanics courses: Sport Honda
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greg: Good, competitive men's league hockey. Pickup n stick n pick ice available. 3 rinks including an Olympic size sheet. The staff is super friendly. Pro shop is pretty solid.. Always great skate sharpening, good selection of sticks and the guys working there are very knowledgeable. I've been playing hockey a long time and have no problem recommending this place. If your there for a public skate there's a snack area and an upstairs ski lodge type area. Also a gym and fitness area of your looking for a place to work out.
Maggie Bowman: Nice rink! Cafe area was nice. Stands were there warmest I've been in with the heaters over the top. Cafe area was nice and breakfast sandwiches were good. Good viewing of the one rink from there. Pro shop was well stocked with equipment and apparel. Staff was good there. There is an upstairs area with a great collection of stadium seats from some of the great stadiums throughout history like Maple leaf garden and Camden Yard. Overall a very nice well designed rink.
Response: Thanks for the positive feedback Maggie. Glad you enjoyed your time in our facility!
Anna Mari Green: We enjoy competing here at the garden skatehouse! We cannot speak to the day today operations, but we do know that during competitions the ice is maintained well. Thanks for hosting both the May Day competition and the Chesapeake Open!
Anil Chandel: Noob to skates and the place. Awesome staff and trainers. Keep going back there for more and more training… 😀
Peta Towns: The staff are all super friendly and welcoming. It's a little unnerving when the babies go out on the ice for the first time but they do a good job of preparing you to prepare them for maximum comfort aka dress in layers, wear gloves and helmet. Even though another kid ran over my baby's fingers, it didn't ruin her overall experience and she had a wonderful time and and she loved all of her teachers. I would recommend this program. Be prepared for the cold!
Chuck Wasson (Fosod): Nice facility and welcomed our random attendance of our first hockey game. Dress warmly and bring some insulation to sit on. Looking forward to returning.
Response: Thanks Fosod. You definitely need to dress warm here! Thanks for the review.
Eric O: Two great rinks. Excellent rental equipment. Be sure to visit the store inside and the Curling arena next door.
Response: Thanks for the review Eric!
Conrad Campbell: Great sheets of Ice. Nice pro shot and an outdoor rink.
Response: Thanks Conrad for the 5 star review!
Jo Jo: i haven't been here too often but i will say it is tricky seeing the entrance to the driveway in the dark. no lights to mark it-i have driven past it more than once or pulled in the wrong side and watched others do the same.
Response: Thanks for the feedback. The county controls the entrance to our facility and have notified them that people have a difficult time navigating it. We will keep you posted if they are able to add lights. All the best!
Anna Apicella: Wonderful programs and hospitality. Programs for children - Adults. Saw Frozen on Ice! Spectacular!
14. Mount Vernon RECenter
Address: 2017 Belle View Blvd, Alexandria, VA 22307
Schedule: Closes soon ⋅ 9PM ⋅ Opens 6AM Thu
Telephone: (703) 768-3224
Guy: Hockey rink
Near Mount Vernon RECenter:
- a 172 meters away veterinary clinics in: EMMAvet
- a 231 meters away taekwondo lessons: Taekwondo Masters
- a 233 meters away new bike stores: Trek Bicycle Alexandria South
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Crystal Groves: I grew up going here and until today, I would have given every trip 5 stars. Today I wish I could rate ZERO stars. I also wish I could rate the ice rink and pools separately as the ice skating was wonderful as well as all the employees, friendly smiles and help all around. The pool however is run by teenagers either sitting in their office or directly reprimanding children rather than informing them of rules OR possibly speaking to the parent (me) that’s standing at the edge of the pool. When did it become okay for a lifeguard to discipline a 10 year old for bouncing a second time in the diving board? We have been here 30 minutes and my son has been pulled aside by two separate guards whom have both run straight back to the office when approached by me. Both things he was stopped for (bouncing more than once and deep end swim test), he was one of at least 4 doing the same activities together in the pool. Why him? Why do the rules in this facility not apply to all visitors. Needless to say, I understand why the attendance here has dropped & the reviews are terrible. We will be joining the majority in going to other local rec centers.
Barbara Faith: Loved it. Great place to swim. More private, less crazy, more relaxing than the other pools in this county group. The spa area, also smaller but worked well. Love the stand up pressure valves! Though the shower area is much smaller, I had no problem being able to shower since the place was never crowded while I was there. Showers, bathroom stalls, and locker room very clean. Just a quieter more serene place to workout and swim. I wish I discovered you at the beginning of spring instead of the end of summer, and my time in Alexandria. If the kids move back to the area, this Grammy will come here first for my summer exercise program.
Gail Carlisle: Son is taking swimming lessonsSo far I'm pleased with instructor and progress.
Sonlm Wells: Facility exercise area is smaller than expected. They don't offer a lot of aerobic or exercise classes at this location. Disappointed.
Eric Hernandez: They give ice skating lesson to kids with special needs. Can't get any cooler than that. Thank you to the staff and volunteers
Savannah Langley: My favorite rink so far. Definitely the place to go if your thinking of taking up ice skating 👍👍
Jules: A good place :) great ice skating rink and wonderful pool. Staff is lovely and very accommodating. Please allow others to register for aquatics as well, not just the usual crowd :) it seems it has became a private pool for retirees and there are never any available slots for anyone else.
Chris Rizzo: Please change skating direction half way thru public skating time to allow skaters to learn and work on turning right ☺️
Carl Josephson: This place has some good and some bad. The bad will make you never want to come back. First let me talk about the facilities. I was there to swim. My goal was to swim 3 days a week at any convenient hour in order to meet my workout goals. I am an in shape younger person, I am going to do my workout and my laps, I will be done in 30 minutes or less. If you are of similar description, do not, and I repeat, DO NOT GO HERE. The pool was a fine 25 yard lap pool. I have gone to this pool at all hours of all days. Monday at 4pm, Monday at 8am, Tuesday at Noon, Wednesday at 5pm, Thursday at 9am, Friday at 9am. I normally get a lane to myself. But most of the time I have to wait or share a lane before that happens. Let me tell you some things you will see at this pool. Older people working out in the pool for 1-2 hours. Not actually working out though. Very out of shape people working out in the pool for 1-2 hours. Not actually working out though. Water aerobics taking up half the pool for 4 hours. A swim class taking up the pool for 4.5 hours. A diving class taking up the pool for 4 hours. I am not exaggerating on these class time. One sign literally said "lane closed for swimming class 3:30-8:00. It is nonsense and you'll see this every single day. The amount of time I've seen a senior aged person or someone extremely out of shape just treading water in a lap lane is ridiculous. This wouldn't be an issue if half the pool wasn't reserved and they weren't there for 2 hours. On one occasion I waited for lane, finally got one, did an extended work out, showered and dried off, went to the pool the get something I forgot, and this person who had been leaning against the edge of the pool since I got there was STILL THERE! I have not touched on the staff yet. First I have had 0 issues with lifeguard and managers there. The younger workers scanning passes..... Good god, my expectation were already low but it's bad. If you need anything but an pass scanned from these people good luck! I am currently in a billing dispute with this center after canceling my bi-weekly pass. Except my bi weekly pass was not canceled and I got billed, because they didn't know how to do it. Also despite saying it's a "bi-weekly" it's actually not. Apparently signing up for bi weekly is signing up for a monthly pass that bills you bi-weekly, MAYBE. I am actually not sure of this as the girl had no idea what she was talking about. Overall I really tried to like this place but it's horrendous.
Daniel Hackett: Very affordable, but the ice rink can get busy and bumpy on weekends.
15. SkateQuest
Address: 1800 Michael Faraday Ct, Reston, VA 20190
Schedule: Closes soon ⋅ 9PM ⋅ Opens 8AM Thu
Telephone: (703) 709-1010
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: http://www.skatequest.com/
Near SkateQuest:
- a 81 meters away outlets motorcycles: The Bike Lane
- a 95 meters away artificial insemination clinics in: Dr. Fady I. Sharara, MD
- a 96 meters away artificial insemination clinics in: Virginia Center for Reproductive Medicine
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Shauna Ward: Great place. Good rentals and good prices. There also a cool snack bar inside if you get hungry after all the skating.
Matt S: Love the place and great facilities. Can the people who run the public skating sessions particularly on weekends please take a hard look at how many figure skaters are there practicing. This isn’t a public skate when both ends of the rink are filled with figure skaters occupying them practicing. There is a perpetual figure skating lesson ran by the same woman every weekend in the middle of the rink. A few times I just about got hit with the blade of a raised leg figure skater practicing whatever that is. Please let the figure skating community there know there should be dedicated ice sessions for this- it isn’t the place at public skating.
Robert Entwistle: Excellent experience buying hockey skates here. They fitted me, heat molded and sharpened the skates, all right there. Lots of skates in stock. Helpful pro shop.
Jose Munoz: Nice venue. This place has 2 rinks. A hockey store and snack bar with Starbucks coffee. 1 rink has an over look area so you can stay warm.
Anna Mari Green: The facility has 2 rinks, NHL and and Olympic sized. It also has a snack bar and Pro shop in the building. The ice is well maintained. They have a membership program for discounted ice time which cannot currently be maintained online. Getting to the rink can be a challenge when there are a lot of bike riders on the W&OD. The riders do not stop or yield to cars. It stresses me out and I'm afraid I might hit someone or be hit by another car coming in that doesn't know the trail is there.
Colin Barnett: Sami Saghir is the best front desk person you could ever ask for.
Thomas C: Good people, nice rink! Overall a very nice experience but no 5 star rating because there wasn't anything especially extraordinary. If you have your own skates or want to rent some, this is a fairly inexpensive and nice place.
Jacques Bertrand: I think they should have reserved spot for referees, so they will be more enticed to come.
Elisa Hernandez: Great place for kids and adults. I send my sons here and they love it. The ice is great, the space is large enough for everyone to go out and practice, and the locker rooms are convenient and easy to access.
Brilin “Brilin” Brilin: This place is really nice for children and adults. The staff is super helpful. I have been going to them for years and will not go anywhere else. I am very close to the Ashburn Ice house but they are super rude and arrogant. I happily drive the extra miles to have pleasant caring staff. My children have been at SkateQuest for regular skate lessons and summer camps and they love the staff. The skate manager Shelley is super helpful. Thank you SkateQuest!
16. Rockville Ice Arena
Address: 50 Southlawn Ct, Rockville, MD 20850
Telephone: (301) 315-5650
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: http://www.rockvilleicearena.com/
Near Rockville Ice Arena:
- a 310 meters away private security courses: Israeli Tactical School
- a 333 meters away child modeling agency: Washington Talent Agency
- a 575 meters away surf camps: Paddlestroke SUP, LLC
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Maggie Bowman: Nice rink. Parking area not well lit. Really nice lounge area upstairs to watch a game in a warm setting. Snack bar was good. Good options there for a drink and a quick snack. Saw a speed skating club getting ready to skate. Haven't seen that before so I guess it's the place to go for speed skating. The bathroom had an odor that I'm not sure could have been human. Hold your breath before you go in there but other than that a nice rink.
Ari Marris: Great rink, good public skate hours. Staff was helpful in finding the right size of rental skates which I appreciate.
jared ellefson: I want to leave a review here because the management and their staffs are very helpful. They ensured that we only went there to have fun.
Jacques Bertrand: Great lighting. Much better than cabin John.I think they should have reserved spot for referees, so they will be more enticed to come.
Yeajin Song: My daughter recently started a skating class from here, and we started going for public skating too. Their classes are efficient and instructors are great. I can see all the kids really enjoying to learn and having fun. Their public skating time can be crowded but I have never seen any injuries so far and they make sure to clean the rink every hour or so. They have total 3 rinks and have ice hockey teams playing as well. They have nice and sturdy beginner holders so that kids can still enjoy skating even if they dont know how to skate or scared. They also have generous sitting benches right next to the rinks and outside. Inside benches get real cold but it is nice to sit and watch your little ones learning. Parking can be little tight and they have nice diner style restaurant and snack/ coffee bar. Renting skating system is extremely efficient and overall service is good. I really like this place and my daughter loves to skate. I think I will continue to come here for classes and public skating as long as she wants to come.
Krissy Aussems: Decent ice rink. Staff was very friendly, nice snack bar, clean facility overall. To the hockey moms- the rinks aren't super cold but you'll want a blanket for the metal bleacher seating.
Corwin Crombie: I had a blast ice-skating here with my girlfriend, it was a pretty crowded and I wish they put a limit on the plastic skate boxes
George W: Ice and faculties are great and the staff are polite
San: The instructors and nice and pay attention to each kids.
Zhuohong Xie: Love the facility. Have all comfort foods.
17. Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion
Address: 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Thu
Telephone: (202) 472-3884
Guy: Roller skating rink
Near Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion:
- a 33 meters away basketball courts in: Basketball Court
- a 281 meters away wig stores: Scott's beauty supply
- a 295 meters away car parts shops in: Parts Authority
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Dawn Davis: Love skating here. My fiancé call play basketball, my son can play at the playground and I can skate. A perfect trifecta.
Nicole Sharee: An oasis in the heart of SE, DC! A peaceful place to watch the sunset too! The grounds are well-kept, and there's enough space for everyone to relax and play!
Kev- keepingitreal: Anacostia Park Amenities Include a Roller Skating Pavilion, Music, Restrooms, Playground, Outdoor Basketball Courts, Baseball Field, Tennis Courts, Open Green Space, Walking Trails, Picnic Tables, Boat ramps and Plenty of Parking Space.
Roslyn Rawles: This brought back so many memories as a kid skating here. The music and the people were great. We had so much fun young and old.
Kennika Jones: This is my favorite place I love to skate here its outdoors and it's always lit I always have lot of fun and I leave my heart on the floor it has many entrances and places to relax I even fly my kite here
LaNita Bundy: My 2 teen skaters had so much fun they didn't want to go. They really enjoyed their selves. Looks like the rink is holding water in its front right corner and needs a little repair or TLC. Hazard cones were in place and it didn't stop anyone from having a good time. The rink was also well lite and park police made rounds often so we also felt safe even as the last few persons to leave.
L. Anderson: I enjoyed this park very much. The kind people of DC and the surroundings
Jamil Carter: I love it here. Nice place to clear your mind The vibe is always right at the skating rink. Smooth music or "Hip" music. No judgement, fall all you want lol you won't fall NO more!!! 💁🏾♀️
A. Brad: It was similar OK There were some regular folks didn't know that there was an event and so they wanted to do what they wanted to do Like allow children to Roll around with scooters Inside the ring
Rachelle Mitchell: This pavilion is big and spacious! I love the community feeling from everyone in the surrounding area enjoying themselves at the park. It was a great outdoor experience.
18. Prince William Ice Center
Address: 5180 Dale Blvd, Woodbridge, VA 22193
Schedule: Open ⋅ Closes 11PM
Telephone: (703) 730-8423
Guy: Ice skating rink
Web page: http://www.pwice.com/
Near Prince William Ice Center:
- a 584 meters away water parks in: Waterworks Waterpark
- a 804 meters away private chauffeur: Unique Limo Services Washington DC, VA, Maryland
- a 1,526 meters away scuba diving shops in: Woodbridge Scuba
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UnLed ZeppelinU: Update 2022 #2 Dropping 2 stars wasn't fair since my daughter's figure skating makes up for what I see as lacking on the hockey side. Update 2022: I dropped two stars from previous review. The more time I spend here and observe the hockey teams, coaches, administrators, and players, the more concerned I get for the future of the sport of hockey. There appears to be some sort of secret formula to playing for certain teams (not applicable to the highest tier team here). Furthermore, I don't see kids having fun anymore unlike what I experienced back in 70s and 80s. Lastly, unless you start your kid on skates right after they learn to walk; pay the coaches for many lessons and sessions (time and $$$); and, here's the kicker, your kid is a naturally talented you may want to get your kids into another sport. Sadly, my kid is missing two of those three. I didn't want to write this review because the Figure Skating side of the house has better coaches and administration. Update: I am at this ice rink every day now. Love the place, the remodeling looks great. It's the best ice rinks in the vast suburbs of the blue lagoon, with the exception of Capitals Arena and their practice rinks. I spent most of my time after work at this ice rink with my kids. I wish the University of Delaware ice rinks were as good as these when I was growing up. I recommend this rink if you have an aspiring figure skating daughter or NHL bound son. I can dream can't I?
Hank Chang: A two ice rink facility, with bleachers and a high view point second floor for those who want to watch from the offices. Friendly staffers, and a food court there. No outside food allowed inside, and they ran a pretty smooth competition this weekend. While the parking can be a little bit of a pain, there is a commuter lot down below the hill that people can park in on the weekend.
Jonathan Edmonds: A nice facility with two ice sheets (one NHL and one Olympicsize), snack bar & pro shop. Friendly and helpful staff. There were some maintenance issues while we were here - zamboni issues & a zam door that wouldn’t close properly. But they worked through it and games went on.
Ferengi 888: Our family really enjoys this Ice Center facility. It features 2 rinks which helps with keeping the place busy with different programs. My son took several Learn to Play Hockey classes and loves every one of them. Coaches are wonderful! Grateful we gave this place a try!
Stephanie Martinez: I need a essential job urgently i submitted my application already boss!
Muhammad Janjua: It is a great ice center and they have many rinks, including an Olympic sized rink. A lot of local teams play in this center so it is great to go here once in a while to watch games and enjoy your time with friends and family.
A. D. Coursey: Nostalgic. Crowded, and the zamboni didn't come out, so not a smooth skate after an hour.
Elyssa Duran: No one answers the phone so it’s a huge inconvenience. The online schedule is confusing and there’s hardly any public skating hours. During the week, public skating is in the afternoon and some weekends it looks like there are no public skating hours. I also wouldn’t know if that’s true since no one answers the phone. Online the pro shop looks like it has a good mix of figure skating gear and hockey gear, that’s not true. There is a tiny sliver of wall dedicated to figure skating. The kids working the shop just stared at me while I looked around. No one offered any help. If you’re going here for hockey and figure skating lessons, that’s probably your best bet. I don’t think they’re really a public skating kind of place which is disappointing. I’ll just have to continue driving 40 min to Fairfax.
Larry Clem: It's a nice facility. Far better than the ice rink in Haymarket. The staff is really nice.
Janny A: Awkward. We paid $12 for a public skate on a Thursday afternoon. There were a bunch of ice skating lessons going on at the same time on the same rink as the public skate. Skaters were going backwards, forwards, left, and right. Being the only free skater amongst the lessons was awkward and didn't feel safe. Even during the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic only half of the skaters had masks on. Most of the adult teachers kept taking their masks off. My daughter reported that some of the skaters taking lessons gave her dirty looks when she was in their way. One of the lessons skaters was skating backwards and almost knocked my 10 year old daughter over. Having a free skate open to the public while having a bunch of lessons on the ice at the same time is just a really bad idea IMHO. It's an accident waiting to happen. If we ever go to public skate again I'm going to make a point to call and ask if lessons will be happening at the same time. If lessons are happening, we are not going to the free skate.
19. Mt Pleasant Ice Arena
Address: 6101 Hillen Rd, Baltimore, MD 21239
Schedule: Closed ⋅ Opens 3PM Thu
Telephone: (443) 984-4075
Guy: Ice skating rink
Near Mt Pleasant Ice Arena:
- a 1,947 meters away fumigation companies in: Pest Czar
- a 2,003 meters away guitar shops in: Guitar Center
- a 2,108 meters away guitar shops in: Ryan Fowler's Guitar Experience
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Brent Kendall: I have been using this facility as a player, coach, referee and casual skater since 2008. The city recently dumped over 2 million dollars to "fix" the place up. Took over 2 years to complete. They addressed some things but left many important things out for an ice rink. Seems like they were more concerned with fancy lights in the main lobby. Who goes to a rink to hang in the main lobby? They put showers in all the locker rooms which is a plus. BUT..... now there is barely enough room for a team to fit in the rooms to change. Second, the scoreboard needed to be replaced and wasn't. Many lights are out and you can't see things on the board. This is a huge negative as a coach, official, and fans. They did absolutely nothing to address the lighting in the building above the playing surface. Dark and dingy. Really not safe for competitive hockey. There is still no officials room to change in. We get an office upstairs with no shower facilities. Without officials ,games can't be played. Whoever was in charge of this project made huge errors. They obviously didn't consult with anyone that has renovated an ice rink. Such a shame and a waste of taxpayers money. Such a shame.
Griffin May: One of the worst rinks I have ever played at. All the positive reviews are from public skaters who (no offense) are just there for the good prices. As a player the rink sucks. The water barely freezes after the zamboni is on, there are huge divots in the corners (which is extremely dangerous), and the benches are designed horribly, with little space and support beams making it hard to move. And to top all of this off, the city recently spent 2 million dollars renovating the locker rooms and lobby, but not the stands, benches or ice which is the actual purpose of an ice arena. Absolutely awful.
David Sugarman: He looks more like that today at my granddaughter's birthday party. Got the teacher about five or six of her friends have let go of the wall and skate.
Gloria Prettiman: Lovely place to skate, convenient location, reasonable cost. Those who have bad things to say, shame on you
Jean Donati: Modern facility. Nice ice. Great people.
Julian: Such a great place to skate. Good prices and great facilities
KAREN CHANCE: Good location and well kept facility for all ages
Sarah Brownstein: Had fun! Facility old and needs aesthetic repairs, rental skates is a gamble - some good condition, some very not. But for $5+3 it was worth the money. Gets really busy Sunday afternoon.
Jackie Fields: Of course it's cold...it's an ice skating rink! I loved it! I had a birthday party there for my grandson's 9th birthday and they were very accommodating, friendly, and it was a great experience! And they have the wider skates which is really good. We loved it and can't wait to go back!
Benjamin Zeigler: IF YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR OWN SKATES DO NOT COME HERE! Yes they are cheap and the rink is taken care of well enough, BUT if you need to rent skates, just don't.. The skates are so worn they are falling apart, no sole anymore. The laces were either more than 2 feet too long or couldn't even tie the entire way. When I went to get my shoes back they didn't even bring me the right ones at first.. Lastly, the skates are SUPER dull.. I might return if I get my own skates.. Maybe.
20. The Washington Harbour
Address: 3000-3050 K St NW, Washington, DC 20007
Schedule: Open 24 hours
Telephone: (202) 295-5007
Guy: Shopping mall
Web page: http://www.thewashingtonharbour.com/
Near The Washington Harbour:
- a 12 meters away advertising agencies in: GMMB Washington, D.C.
- a 18 meters away Mexican restaurants in: Guapo's Restaurant
- a 25 meters away Thai restaurants in: Bangkok Joe's
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MILKOS D SOSA: This is a very nice place to eat and have a few drinks. It is essentially an entertainment venue with shops, restaurants, and bars. Several boats that give tours of the river and water taxis that take you to The Wharf also leave from here. A space to take cool photos, and enjoy the youthful atmosphere of Geortown.
Reema Srivastava: Cool getaway along the Potomac River. The Halloween spirit is evident! Enjoy the cool breeze & walk along the waterfront. I couldn’t see if the waterfront is wheelchair accessible. If you’re not dining in any restaurant there , then look out for Starbucks restroom facility - the only one 😔. The place is crowded on weekends and parking can be tough. One can easily spend an hour walking around before a waterfront sit down dinner/ lunch.
Aaron Ochse: Nice spot for dinner or lunch in good weather. Some shops as well as the restaurants.
archana pillai: Vibrant, lively, musical,friendly atmosphere all-round.It was my first time after a decade to watch so many happy people together.
Tonya Coffey-DMV REALTOR / eXp Realty: Lots of good food options and great views. Not much parking but garages are nearby. Very family friendly location.
Natalee Cameron: I hadn't been to this part of the Harbor before. My partner had us down to check flood waters and we ended up making a day of it. Great atmosphere, plenty of amazing restaurants around as well!
Kenny T: Very relaxing and chill spot! Highly recommended!! You'll really be treating yourself if you go
Shaunde' Marie: Beautiful views! Many things to do, including boat rides, restaurants, bars and more. Parking is a little expensive, unless you can find st parking and not get a tkt/towed.
Aishwarya Sabane: The pink flowers along the road looked so pretty. The walk by the water was very peaceful. The place was bustling on a Friday evening.
Cass: Did a cruise here going around the harbor talking about iconic landmarks it was a perfect spot to grab some lunch sit down at the tables on the boat and by far my favorite way to have lunch and learn some stuff!
