5 Best Ice Skating Rinks in District of Columbia 2026 List

By the Ice Skating Near You Editorial Team · October 8, 2026 · 5 min read

We list 5 ice skating rinks in District of Columbia, and all 5 are here, ranked by Google rating with review volume taken into account, so a rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a handful of perfect scores.

Every entry shows the hours, address, phone number and website from the rink's own Google listing as of October 8, 2026.

Want to compare them with the rest? See all 5 ice rinks in District of Columbia, ranked the same way with filters and a map.

The list at a glance

1. Fort Dupont Ice Arena Washington · 4.5
2. Canal Park Ice Rink Washington · 4.2
3. The Wharf Ice Rink Washington · 4.2
4. National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink Washington · 4.1
5. Washington Harbour Ice Rink Washington · 4.0

The 5 best ice skating rinks in District of Columbia

1. 1

   Fort Dupont Ice Arena

   4.5 158 reviews · Washington, DC

   3779 Ely Pl SE, Washington, DC, 20019

   +1 202-204-2290 · Visit website · Photos (158)

   Hours: Mon-Fri 10AM-8PM · Sat 10AM-5PM · Sun Closed

   Fort Dupont Ice Arena in Washington takes the top spot, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 158 reviews.

   Fort Dupont Ice Arena is an indoor ice rink at 3779 Ely Pl SE in Washington. Google reviewers give it 4.5 out of 5 across 158 reviews, one of the three most-reviewed rinks we list in District of Columbia.

   Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

   It lists hours on 6 days a week and shows Sunday as closed.

   IndoorAccessible
2. 2

   Canal Park Ice Rink

   4.2 26 reviews · Washington, DC

   200 M St SE, Washington, DC, 20003

   Phone not listed · Visit website · Photos (32)

   Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

   Temporarily closed on Google

   Canal Park Ice Rink in Washington is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 26 reviews.

   Canal Park Ice Rink is an ice rink at 200 M St SE in Washington. Google reviewers give it 4.2 out of 5 across 26 reviews. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

   No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go. Google currently marks it as temporarily closed, which is common for seasonal rinks outside their season.

   Accessible
3. 3

   The Wharf Ice Rink

   4.2 71 reviews · Washington, DC

   970 Wharf St SW, Washington, DC, 20024

   +1 202-317-9643 · Visit website · Photos (115)

   Hours: Mon-Tue Closed · Wed 7-10PM · Thu-Fri 4-10PM · Sat 12-10PM · Sun 12-8PM

   The Wharf Ice Rink in Washington rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 71 reviews.

   The Wharf Ice Rink is an ice rink at 970 Wharf St SW in Washington. Google reviewers give it 4.2 out of 5 across 71 reviews. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

   It lists hours on 5 days a week and shows Monday and Tuesday as closed.

   Accessible
4. 4

   National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink

   4.1 86 reviews · Washington, DC

   Constitution Ave NW &, 7th St NW, Washington, DC, 20004

   +1 202-216-9397 · Visit website · Photos (325)

   Hours: Mon-Thu 11AM-9PM · Fri-Sat 11AM-11PM · Sun 11AM-9PM

   National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink in Washington is another strong option, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 86 reviews.

   National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden Ice Rink is an ice rink at Constitution Ave NW &, 7th St NW in Washington. Google reviewers give it 4.1 out of 5 across 86 reviews, one of the three most-reviewed rinks we list in District of Columbia.

   Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

   It lists opening hours on all seven days.

   Accessible
5. 5

   Washington Harbour Ice Rink

   4.0 209 reviews · Washington, DC

   3050 K St NW, Washington, DC, 20007

   +1 202-788-0944 · Visit website · Photos (398)

   Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

   Temporarily closed on Google

   Washington Harbour Ice Rink in Washington is also worth a look, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 209 reviews.

   Washington Harbour Ice Rink is an ice rink at 3050 K St NW in Washington. Google reviewers give it 4.0 out of 5 across 209 reviews, the most-reviewed rink we list in District of Columbia.

   Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions.

   No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go. Google currently marks it as temporarily closed, which is common for seasonal rinks outside their season.

How we ranked them

Each rink's position comes from its Google rating, weighted by how many reviews sit behind it. A 4.7 from several hundred skaters is a steadier signal than a 5.0 from three, so it ranks higher. Rinks with no rating at all come last.

The list covers public ice venues of every kind: indoor arenas, outdoor and seasonal rinks, and community rinks. Clubs, coaches and rink service companies are left out. Nobody pays to be listed or ranked.

Before you go

Rinks share their ice between public skating, hockey, figure skating and lessons, so a rink can be open all day with only a few hours of public skate. Check the session calendar on the rink's website or call ahead, especially on holidays and school breaks.

New to the ice? Read how to ice skate for the first time, what to wear and how skates should fit.

More District of Columbia ice skating lists

• All 5 ice rinks in District of Columbia
• Map of District of Columbia ice rinks