1 / 3The Wharf Ice Rink
📍 Southwest Washington, DC
A seasonal outdoor ice rink on Transit Pier at The Wharf operates from November through February. Skate rentals are free. Skating aids available to rent. Figure and hockey skates both available. Surrounded by Wharf waterfront restaurants and shops.
Now open thru February. Skate from Wednesday through Sunday, admission fee required, with a discount offered for military and seniors 65+. They offer a special group rate for 10+. Bring your own skates or rent on site, to include a locker if needed. Closed to the public during special/reserved events. Located on Wharf Street Southwest between the Anthem and the Transit Pier.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families who want an outdoor skating experience with a scenic waterfront backdrop and easy access to food and drinks at nearby Wharf restaurants. Sunset visits are consistently highlighted as the most atmospheric. Skating aids make it accessible for young beginners.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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James Walker
“Now open thru February. Skate from Wednesday through Sunday, admission fee required, with a discount offered for military and seniors 65+. They offer a special group rate for 10+. Bring your own skates or rent on site, to include a locker if needed. Closed to the public during special/reserved events. Located on Wharf Street Southwest between the Anthem and the Transit Pier.”
Hye Jeong Lee
“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 inflation we see. I think the best time is to go right before the sunset. It is very pretty and I got a great view of it. It is also pretty at night. Bigger than ice rink at inner harbor baltimore but smaller than what I am used to (olympic size).”
Gustavo Adolfo Ulloa Monzón
“Great view specially during the sunset”
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Overview
The Wharf Ice Rink sits on Transit Pier along the Southwest DC waterfront, offering seasonal outdoor skating with views across the water. The rink operates Wednesday through Sunday from November to February. Free skate rentals include both figure and hockey skates. Skating aids are available to rent for beginners. Lockers and gloves are available on site. The venue is cashless. Private event and party bookings — including curling and s'mores at an on-site firepit — are offered separately.
