PUBLIC SKATING
Canal Park offers public skating sessions seven days a week from late November until early March. General admission is $13 and skates can be rented for $7 per person.
A limited number of rental figure skates are available (from toddler size 8 to adult size 15) on a first come first served basis. A very limited number of hockey skates are available in adult sizes 10 to 12.
Skating sessions are 90 minutes long, with a break at the half-way point to resurface the ice. Each 90-minute session is separated by a 15-minute intermission to allow time for rental skates to be returned and disinfected before the following session.
Public skating session times are subject to change due to special events, unfavorable weather conditions, or other factors beyond our control. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on public session times.
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FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND OPERATING HOURS UPDATES
2024/25 ADMISSION RATES
Prices include 6% DC sales tax
Admission: $13.00
$2 discount for youth, college students w/ID, and seniors (age 60+)
Skate Rental: $7
Skate Helper (aka “the Green Thing”) Rental: $10.00
10-Admission Punch Card: $100 (does not include skate rental)
*Limited number of rental skates, first come/first served
Ticket purchases are non-refundable, but may be redeemed for a future session in the event of weather-related changes to operating hours.
PURCHASE ADMISSION and PASSES AT THE SKATE SHOP
EARLY BIRD RATE (Weekdays, 2pm to 6pm)
Please note that school field trips and after school recreation programs are held during these hours, so space may be limited. Early Bird admission is available at the ticket window between 2pm and 5pm on all non-holiday weekdays. Early Bird skating ends at the conclusion of the 4pm session (5:45pm). Not available on DCPS school holidays.
All Ages: $10.00 (includes skate rental)
Posted prices include DC sales tax of 6%
Freeskate Fridays
Free to all District of Columbia Students!
On all non-holiday Fridays, all kids under 18 can skate for free (skate rental included) between 4pm and 8pm. Pre-registration is required, and a parent or guardian must check children in and out. Adults accompanying children are required to stay in the rink area and are also welcome (but not required) to skate.
