Get Your Skates On! Where to Ice Skate in DC

Whether you prefer indoor or outdoor rinks, the D.C. area offers options in many shapes and sizes.

Washington Harbour Ice Rink — 3050 K Street NW
In Georgetown, this ice skating rink offers 90-minute skating sessions with a 30-minute break between sessions. It’s the largest outdoor skating rink in the city, located at the lower plaza centered between 3000 and 3050 K Street NW. The rink is set to reopen in mid-November.

National Gallery and Sculpture Garden Rink — 7th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Enjoy views of the large-scale sculptures in the National Gallery and Sculpture Garden while zipping along on ice skates. Running from Nov. 23 through March 2, 2025, admission to the rink covers two consecutive, 45-minute skating sessions that each begin on the hour. Washington Elite Skating School will offer group skating lessons for all ages as well as private lessons and group packages. Free lockers are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

The Wharf Ice Rink — 760 Maine Avenue SW
After enjoying some hot cocoa and other seasonal specialties at nearby restaurants, walk over to the District’s only over-water ice skating rink at The Wharf’s Transit Pier. The rink plans to open on Nov. 27.

Canal Park Ice Rink — 200 M Street SE
Near the Navy Yard-Ballpark Metro is Canal Park Ice Rink. With online registration strongly recommended, this rink has everything you need for skating, though it won’t open until sometime in November. Skate rentals are available on a first-come, first-served basis with skating sessions lasting two hours with a break at the halfway point.
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National Building Museum ice rink — 401 F Street NW
This brand-new, indoor ice skating rink is opening at D.C.’s National Building Museum. The rink is opening on Dec. 15 and running through Jan. 4, 2025. After skating, be sure to check out the nearby holiday market.