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Location
Parking
Transit, bicycling, and parking info available at The Wharf website
Best time
Visit right before sunset for stunning waterfront and Washington Monument views, or enjoy the pretty night lighting. Avoid busy weekends—Friday evenings and weekdays are less crowded.
Visitor tip
Come prepared with layers and warm winter clothing, as reviewers noted the rink can be quite frigid. The outdoor waterfront location means wind chill is a real factor.
Quick Facts
- Season
- November through February, outdoor rink
- Admission
- Adult $20, Youth $15, Senior/Military $17
- Skate Rental
- FREE
- Features
- Figure & hockey skates available, private event rentals
- Location
- Transit Pier at The Wharf, Washington DC with water views
What visitors say
Pretty ice rink on water Very pretty and unique experience to have in winter at DC. I went there on Saturday which was not too crowded on the ice rink. I think the ticket itself is a bit too expensive but i guess that is the…
Great location with a cozy vibe on the wharf waterfront. However, this rink costs nearly twice as much as the other outdoor rinks in the area while also being much smaller and with worse rink condition. It was not terribly busy and I…
There are a handful of ice rinks in Washington, D.C.- this one, Canal Park, Georgetown Waterfront and National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden. We've been to all three and here's how this one ranks: 1) Views: Compared to the others,…
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Did You Know?
- The Wharf Ice Rink offers monumental water views at Transit Pier location, with reviewers praising views of the Washington Monument and waterfront, especially during sunset and with holiday decorations
- Free skate rentals are included with admission, with both figure skates and hockey skates available in whole sizes only (child size 9 to size 15)
- Party packages include innovative amenities like s'mores at a firepit, combining skating with seasonal outdoor activities
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