Canal Park Ice Rink — Local services in Washington

I’ve been ice skating with my partner elsewhere and we enjoyed our time at other places. However, the ice skate rentals here dig into your feet and ankles so bad I was on the ice for three minutes before I quit. My boyfriend switched his skates twice and the same thing happened to him. We payed $40 to be on the ice for three minutes in pain. We asked for a refund for them to say they couldn’t process it and were not able to do so and instead gave us two free admissions. I told them we didn’t want them because we didn’t want to come back and use their horrible rental skates that were also soaking wet on the inside. $40 wasted. Go...

While this rink is a hub of rowdy and unpredictable unaccompanied minors before 6pm on weekdays, this is an absolute gem of an ice rink in the evenings after work. The figure 8 shape and the fact that it is about a city block wide makes this feel more like an ice trail than a traditional rink. Probably the best pure skating experience in the District. Moreover, after you're done skating, there is a plethora of food options nearby. Highly recommended.

Of note, there are no lockers here! So make sure to pack light and not bring any valuables you can't...

Posted they were closing at 6 at like 5:45 while we were already on our way there on the Metro. So we didn't skate and wasted a trip. The ice looked cool. If they used the weather forecast to plan ahead that...