Rinks
| 10610 Westlake Dr Rockville, MD 20852 (301) 365-2246 The birth place of the Invaders. Located across from the Montgomery Mall, the newly renovated Cabin John Ice facility is one of the nicest in the MD/DC area. Cabin John has 2 rinks (1 Olympic sized and 1 NHL sized). If you're looking for recreational skating, try to go during their adult skate times. During the regular open skate times, kids will infest the rink like a swarm of locusts. Map |
| 50 Southlawn Ct. Rockville, MD 20850 (301) 294-8101 This two-rink facility located in northern Rockville is home to many different leagues in the area. The locker room facilities are adequate in size and amenities. There are large viewing areas for the spectators and a nice snack bar/diner are located within the building. The lobby area is spacious with televisions for family and friends to get the latest news and sports scores, along with a video arcade area to entertain the little fans or perhaps those adults who act like kids and aren't on the ice already. The in house pro shop stocks plenty of gear and also sharpens skates. There are pick up and stick and shoot sessions available at this rink. Please see their web site for more information. Map |
| 11751 Orebaugh Ave Wheaton, MD 20902 (301) 646-3640 Hidden in the recesses of the charming town of Wheaton is a brand new ice skating rink which is part of the Wheaton Regional Park. This hidden gem is an oasis for all types of skaters. For recreational skating, you can find plenty of open skating times that won't be flooded with kids and beginner skaters. If you're interested in playing pickup hockey, this is the place to be on thursday nights. Unfortunately, since there is only 1 rink, availability of the rink for private rental is very limited. Wheaton's old rink is still in operation, but is now a dry rink used exclusively for inline skating and roller hockey. Map |
| 13800 Old Gunpowder Road Laurel, MD 20707 (301) 953-0100 Gardens Ice House - This three-rink facility is an ice hockey players dream. With three rinks, huge viewing areas, ample locker rooms, a large pro shop and plenty of additional amenities such as a snack bar, arcade area and even a conference/fitness area, you can really get lost in this building. They have a large pro shop that sharpens skates. Also, if you are interested in some local college hockey, check out the Gardens schedule for some of the hardest hitting hockey around for a super cheap price. There is a pick up session at 10:30pm on Friday nights, which usually gets a good showing of different level players. But it sometimes sells out, so it's best to show up early. For the early-birds, The Gardens hosts morning pick-ups from 6-8am on Wednesdays and Fridays. Map |
| 1288 Riverbend Way Frederick, MD 21701 (301) 662-7362 If you feel like driving up to the see the mountains and perhaps saving a bit of money on some hockey, then Skate Frederick is the place for you. It's about a 40-minute drive north of D.C., but this two-rink facility is worth the time. The building and amenities are ample, with a good-sized pro shop, which provides skate sharpening. There are plenty of stick and shoot sessions available at this facility (sometimes every day of the week!) and adult pick up is on Wednesday nights starting at 9:45pm. The prices for ice times and practices are a bit less than some more local D.C. rinks. Map |
| 1800 Michael Faraday Ct Reston, VA 20190 (703) 709-1010 This two-rink facility located along the Dulles Toll Road has recently gone through some extensive renovations. The lobby area, pro shop and snack bar have new looks and the rink areas are continuing to have small changes done, which included new locker room facilities in the upper rink area in the last year or so. The lower rink area provides more than ample viewing for spectators both inside the rink area and outside for those fans who are looking to stay warm. The upper rink area has some bleacher space for fans inside the rink, so make sure to tell your fans to bring a blanket! This facility is home to many established and exciting local and in-house leagues, including the recent addition of a new all-women's in-house league. Skate sharpening is available at the pro shop. Map |
| 3799 Pickett Rd Fairfax, VA 22031 (703) 323-1131 This one-rink facility is a bit odd when you first see it, but has an old time hockey feel to it. The rink is a tad bit smaller than what you may be used to and the stands are all wood with some netting in front of your fans' protection. It's quite cold inside the rink area, which is good for the hockey, but a bit nippy for the fans. Make sure you get them to dress warmly. This rink provides year round in-house leagues for all levels of play and pick up hockey is usually scheduled on Saturday nights starting at 12:45am for all you night owls. There is a pro shop available that stocks a wide variety of equipment. Map |
Skatenation of Piney Orchard -
| 8781 Piney Orchard Pkwy Odenton, MD 21113 (410) 672-7013 Located off of the B/W Parkway, this facility currently has one operating rink, but is scheduled to add another sometime during the fall of 2002. This rink is the current practice facility of the Washington Capitals. Saturday mornings are usually the best times to catch the Caps in action as they prepare for an upcoming game. Map |
| 21595 Smith Switch Rd Ashburn, VA 20147 (703) 858-0300 This two-rink facility is quite a bit of a drive from the DC metro area (about 30-40 minutes), but it is well worth the trip. The two rinks are located one opposite sides of the building and are identical in size, shape and configuration. In between the rinks are a large lobby area, which includes an arcade area, vending machines and televisions. A recently added restaurant called Pomodoro offers a variety of Italian delights. Also, there is a fine pro shop, which also offers skate sharpening. The locker rooms are large and adequate, while the viewing area for fans also offers ample space both in the rink and in a warmer indoor area. There is an in-house league that is offered year round for all levels of play, but space is limited since it is very popular. There are also a variety of pick up and stick and shoot sessions available weekly. Map |
| 5211 Paint Branch Parkway College Park, MD 20740 (301) 277-0654 This one-rink facility is located near the University of MD campus and right across the street from a newly built tennis center. It's a half outdoor facility, which can be a bit tricky depending on what kind of weather we are having. The facilities and rink are very simple with limited amenities, but they get the job done. The rink offers in-house hockey clinics and public skating sessions. Map |
Tucker Road Ice Rink -
| 1771 Tucker Rd Fort Washington, MD 20744 (301) 248-2508 This once partial outdoor rink has recently been renovated to become a year round indoor rink. More details will follow soon. Map |
| 11751 Orebaugh Ave Wheaton, MD 20902 (301) 646-3640 This partial outdoor rink has recently been renovated and reopened for ice hockey after a year hiatus. This seasonal ice hockey rink includes an averaged sized lobby area with a snack bar and vending machines. There are plenty of bleacher seats available for fans to watch, but since it's a partial outdoor rink, make sure to be prepared for the elements. In the off-season, this rink is used for roller hockey. The surrounding area of this rink is quite enchanting; with many bike and walking trails weaving their way around the town of Wheaton. As with Wheaton Indoor rink, it's not a good idea to partake in after game celebrations (aka - drinking large amounts of alcohol) in the parking lot area since the park police are always creeping around. Doh! Map |
| 5876 Thunder Hill Rd. Columbia, MD 21045 (410) 739-0322 Map |