Experience The Wharf Ice Rink—DC’s only over-water ice skating rink. Come to Transit Pier right outside The Anthem and lace up your skates—bring your own or rent some rink-side—to glide over the ice and enjoy amazing views of the water and monuments. While you’re here, treat yourself to some hot beverages and seasonal specialties at our nearby restaurants and shops.
Monday-Tuesday: Closed
Wednesdays in January: 4pm-6pm Skating, 7pm-10pm Curling
Thursday-Friday: 4pm-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 12pm-8pm
January 5, 12, 19, 26: The rink is closed to the public from 6pm-10pm for Curling & Cocktails. Preregister to join us!
January 29: Rink closed until 4pm for Hungry Human Hippos special event (Tickets required, sign up here). Open for skating from 4pm-10pm.
Adult: $12
Youth (12 & Under): $9
Skate Rental: $6
Group Rate (10 or more) includes skate rental: $14
Active military, seniors, first responders, and healthcare workers can receive a $2 discount on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Must show a valid ID.
Looking for a fun way to spend some time outside this winter? Join us for a free, friendly game of curling every Wednesday evening in January! The Canadian game marries hockey and shuffleboard for a low-pressure evening on the ice—no skates needed! Want to play? Preregister for your desired gametime on Eventbrite. Games begin at 7pm, 8pm, and 9pm every Wednesday in January.
This year, The Wharf Ice Rink has gone ALL CAPS. Check out the Washington Capitals décor and ice resurfacer, and join fellow hockey fans on the ice for our Rock The Rink skate event on January 15. The Rock The Rink skate event features a DJ, Caps gear giveaways, and a visit from Slapshot. During the event, we'll also broadcast the Capitals’ away game on a jumbotron near the ice and fans wearing Capitals gear receive $5 off admission to The Wharf Ice Rink.
The Wharf Ice Rink is located at 970 Wharf Street SW, Washington, DC 20024 on Transit Pier at The Wharf. Purchase admission and rent skates at the Skate Shop, located on Transit Pier next to the Water Taxi ticket office.
Contact The Wharf Ice Rink by phone at (202) 317-9643.
Learn more about getting to The Wharf, including transit, bicycling, and parking info.
Click here for information about how to rent the rink for private events, parties, and teambuilding activities including skating, curling, food and beverage packages, and s'mores at the firepit!
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