{"id":287958,"date":"2017-12-28T17:16:44","date_gmt":"2017-12-28T21:16:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/?page_id=287958"},"modified":"2025-10-30T11:51:39","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T15:51:39","slug":"ice-skating_rinks-northern-virginia","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/guides\/ice-skating_rinks-northern-virginia\/","title":{"rendered":"Here Are the Coolest Ice Skating Rinks in Northern Virginia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h1>Lace Up Your Skates<\/h1>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][thb_gap][vc_column_text]<span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\"><em>Try out your moves at these ice skating rinks in Northern Virginia.<\/em><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][thb_gap][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_287959\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-287959\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-287959 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/northernvirginiamag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/ice-skating-rinks-2018.jpg\" alt=\"ice-skating-rinks-2018\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-287959\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">\u00a9 lightpoet, Adobe Stock<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>Updated: December 2019<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Arlington<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"arlington\" class=\"top-anchor\"><\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pentagonrowskating.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pentagon Row Outdoor Ice Skating Rink<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<em>Open daily, times vary<\/em><br \/>\nAt 6,840 square feet, the plaza at Pentagon Row claims to be the largest outdoor rink in Northern Virginia and the second largest in the state. After skating, enjoy the rink\u2019s dual-sided stone fireplace, local shopping and hot chocolate. \/\/\u00a0<em>1201 S. Joyce St., Arlington<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.medstarcapitalsiceplex.com\/\">MedStar Capitals Iceplex<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<em>Open daily, times vary<\/em><br \/>\nThe Washington Capitals\u2019 practice facility is open to the public for indoor skating on a jumbo rink. Sign up for skating and ice hockey lessons, play a game of pickup hockey or enjoy nightly public skates. \/\/ <em>627 N. Glebe Road, Suite 800, Arlington<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Fairfax<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"fairfax\" class=\"top-anchor\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fairfaxicearena.com\/public-skating.html\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Fairfax Ice Arena<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Open daily, times vary<br \/>\n<\/em>Attend a public skate, book a private lesson or bring a group to celebrate birthdays and more. The indoor rink is open year-round and welcomes skaters of all skill levels. \/\/\u00a0<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3779 Pickett Road, Fairfax<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fairfaxcounty.gov\/parks\/rec\/mtvernon\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Mount Vernon RECenter Ice Arena<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Open daily, times vary<br \/>\n<\/em>Get your winter skate on with friends and family at this arena. Bring your own skates, or rent a pair from the arena. Along with free skate, hockey and ice skating, classes are also offered by skating coaches. \/\/\u00a0<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2017 Belle View Blvd., Fairfax<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.restontowncenter.com\/amenities\/ice-skating\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Reston Town Center Pavillion<\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<em>Open through March 15, 2020, times vary<\/em><br \/>\nTake advantage of the annual freezing of the Pavilion floor. The skate rink\u00a0is open from November through March. \/\/\u00a0<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11900 Market St., Reston<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.skatequest.com\/\">SkateQuest<br \/>\n<\/a><\/span><em>Open Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays &amp; Sundays, times vary<\/em><br \/>\nOpening back in 1993, SkateQuest offers a variety of activities for skaters of all ages and skill levels. With two available rinks (an NHL-sized rink and an Olympic-sized rink), SkateQuest is able to hold hockey, figure skating and public skating events. \/\/<em> 1800 Michael Faraday Court, Reston<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Loudoun<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"loudoun\" class=\"top-anchor\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ashburnice.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Ashburn Ice House<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Open daily, times vary<br \/>\n<\/em>The Ashburn Ice House features a pro-shop for skating merchandise and public skate times. Lessons for general skating, hockey and figure skating are available.\u00a0<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\/\/<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 21595 Smith Switch Road, Ashburn<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/loudounice.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Loudoun Ice Centre<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Open daily, times vary<br \/>\n<\/em>The Loudoun Ice Center is open daily for public skating. This rink features a variety of hockey position lessons and holds birthday parties and events. \/\/\u00a0<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">22149 Davis Drive, Suite 155, Sterling<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<h3>Prince William<\/h3>\n<p><a id=\"princewilliam\" class=\"top-anchor\"><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/www.haymarketiceplex.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Haymarket IcePlex<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Open daily, times vary<br \/>\n<\/em>Learn to skate with lessons or at public skate nights. The Haymarket IcePlex offers the opportunity to try ice hockey for free for ages 4 to 10. \/\/\u00a0<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15155 Washington St., Haymarket<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pwice.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Prince William Ice Center<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Open daily, times vary<br \/>\n<\/em>The Prince William Ice Center offers public skate, a pro-shop for merchandise and a cafe. \/\/\u00a0<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1580 Dale Blvd., Woodbridge<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/harrispavilion.com\/\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The Harris Pavilion<\/span><br \/>\n<\/a><em>Opens Saturday, Dec. 7, open daily, times vary<\/em><br \/>\nEnjoy outdoor ice skating at The Harris Pavilion. Lessons are available for visitors ages 5 and up. The rink is open from the middle of November to the beginning of March (weather permitting). \/\/\u00a0<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9201 Center St., Manassas<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><em>Did we miss something? 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