Fort Dupont Ice Arena
Washington, DC
Included when the rink's own listing describes it as outdoor or seasonal and it sits within 30 miles of downtown. Holiday dates change every year, so confirm the season before you go. Indoor rinks that skate all year are on the main near page, not here.
6 rinks within 30 miles of downtown Washington, DC describe themselves as outdoor or seasonal, the usual set for holiday and Christmas skating. Bowie Ice Arena in Bowie ranks first. Opening dates are not in our data, so check the rink for this year's season.
6 rinks on this page
4.6 328 reviews Bowie, MD
3330 Northview Dr, Bowie, MD, 20716
+1 301-809-3090 Visit website Photos (248)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate and learning to skate.
Bowie Ice Arena in Bowie, MD takes the top spot, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 328 reviews. Its listing mentions skating lessons.
4.6 208 reviews Glen Burnie, MD
103 Crain Hwy N, Glen Burnie, MD, 21061
+1 410-590-5990 Visit website Photos (284)
Hours: Mon 10-10:05PM Tue-Sun Closed
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate and figure skaters.
Glen Burnie Outdoor Ice Skating in Glen Burnie, MD is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 208 reviews. Its listing mentions figure skating.
4.4 310 reviews Reston, VA
1818 Discovery St, Reston, VA, 20190
+1 703-709-6300 Visit website Photos (286)
Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.
Temporarily closed on Google
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate and learning to skate.
Reston Town Center Ice Skating Pavilion in Reston, VA rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 310 reviews. Its listing mentions skating lessons and skate rentals.
4.3 161 reviews Arlington, VA
1201 S Joyce St, Arlington, VA, 22202
+1 703-418-6666 Visit website Photos (369)
Hours: Mon 10-10:30PM Tue-Sun Closed
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate, hockey and figure skaters.
Westpost Outdoor Ice Skating formerly Pentagon Row in Arlington, VA is another strong option, rated 4.3 out of 5 from 161 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey, figure skating and skating lessons.
4.1 129 reviews Rockville, MD
131 Gibbs St, Rockville, MD, 20850
+1 301-545-1999 Visit website Photos (292)
Hours: Mon 11-11:05PM Tue-Sun Closed
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate and figure skaters.
Rockville Town Square Outdoor Ice Skating in Rockville, MD is also worth a look, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 129 reviews. Its listing mentions figure skating.
4.0 143 reviews Alexandria, VA
4001 Eisenhower Ave, Alexandria, VA, 22304
+1 703-960-0767 Visit website Photos (352)
Hours: Mon-Fri Closed Sat-Sun 12-4PM
Perfect for a classic outdoor skate and families with kids.
Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run in Alexandria, VA is next up, rated 4.0 out of 5 from 143 reviews.
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We list 6 here, led by Bowie Ice Arena in Bowie. Included when the rink's own listing describes it as outdoor or seasonal and it sits within 30 miles of downtown. Holiday dates change every year, so confirm the season before you go. Indoor rinks that skate all year are on the main near page, not here.
Bowie Ice Arena in Bowie, MD ranks first here, with a 4.6 Google rating from 328 reviews. Rankings weigh the rating by how many reviews sit behind it.
1 of the 6 rinks on this page list Sunday hours, including Ice & Lights: The Winter Village at Cameron Run. Public sessions inside those hours change, so confirm with the rink.
Included when the rink's own listing describes it as outdoor or seasonal and it sits within 30 miles of downtown. Holiday dates change every year, so confirm the season before you go. Indoor rinks that skate all year are on the main near page, not here. Details come from each rink's public Google listing as of October 8, 2026.
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