Outdoor Ice Skating in Washington, DC

Visitors enjoy the crisp cool winter air and the ambiance of the city while skating on one of Washington, DC’s outdoor ice skating rinks.

• Sculpture Garden Ice Rink
  The National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden's ice-skating rink is a favorite destination, attracting thousands of visitors to skate in the parklike setting on the National Mall, surrounded by extraordinary sculptures by renowned modern and contemporary artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Alexander Calder, Roy Lichtenstein, Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen. The skating season begins in mid-November and continues through mid-March, weather permitting. The Pavilion Café offers a panoramic view of the Sculpture Garden and ice rink as well as a variety of food and beverages.
  
  LOCATION:
  National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden
  7th St. and Constitution Ave. NW
  Washington, DC
  
  HOURS:
  Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  
  ADMISSION:
  $7.00 Adults
  $6.00 Children and Seniors.
  Skate Rentals are $3.00.
  
  PHOTOS:
  Ice Rink
  Sculpture Garden
  
  
• Pershing Park Ice Rink
  This ice skating rink is located across the street from the famous Willard Hotel and just two blocks away from the White House. Enjoy a variety of music and a cup of hot chocolate to warm your hands.
  
  LOCATION:
  14th St. and Pennsylvania Ave., NW
  Washington, DC
  
  HOURS:
  Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  Friday 11 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
  Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
  
  ADMISSION:
  $6.50 Adults
  $5.50 Children and Seniors.
  Skate Rentals are $2.50