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Location
What you should know
Visitor tip
Arrive early to secure seating - reviews indicate limited bleacher space, so come at the start of your session if you plan to watch or need a place to change into rental skates
Visitor tip
The locker rooms are modern and well-designed - take advantage of these excellent facilities to store your belongings securely during your visit
Visitor tip
Budget extra time for seating and changing if bringing children or family - the venue has limited spectator seating, so consider smaller group visits or arriving during less crowded times
Quick Facts
- Type
- Ice Skating
- Lessons
- Kids On Ice program, ages 5-18
- Programs
- Hockey, figure skating, synchronized skating, speed skating
- Opportunities
- Hiring coaches for summer camps, volunteer positions available
What visitors say
Unfortunately, despite the hard work of many people involved and decent exterior design. The new Fort Dupont Ice Rink is a dud. I was born in DC and grew up skating and playing hockey at Fort Dupont. I would rather have the old Fort…
Unfortunately I'm not impressed. The price to get in was not worth it. Not only didn't I skate the is limited seating and no snack bar. To watch my niece skate cost me $14. They get 2 stars for the new outside and new inside but that's it.
Update December 2025 I love the rebuiltfacility. Everything is new the rink, the skates the concession stand. Old reviews What family had a great time in this ice skating rink. The price of the rental skates are very affordable. The…
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Did You Know?
- Fort Dupont Ice Arena underwent a major renovation/rebuild, featuring new ice surface, new rental skates, updated concession stand, and excellent locker rooms, though the redesign has been controversial among longtime users
- The rink is located on a hilltop overlooking Washington, DC with proximity to major landmarks including the National Mall, United States Botanic Garden, and Fort Dupont Park
- The newly rebuilt facility includes a pilates room alongside the ice rink and snack bar, an unusual amenity combination for a skating facility
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