Three ice skating rinks operate on Commission parkland for skaters and hockey enthusiasts.

• Herbert Wells Ice Rink in College Park
  
• Tucker Road Ice Rink in Fort Washington
  
• The Gardens Ice House in Laurel

Herbert Wells Ice Rink
5211 Paint Branch Parkway (formerly Calvert Road)
College Park, MD 20740
301-277-3717 (general inquiries); TTY 301-454-1493

Ice Rink and Bike Rental CLOSED Sunday, April 12th

April Rink Schedule
Rink will remain open through April 19, 2009

Herbert Wells Ice Rink is open for ice skating seasonally, from October through March. This ice skating facility includes the rink, an indoor warming room and party room, and a snack bar. Rental skates are available. During the summer, the facility is used for roller and/or street hockey. Contact staff at the number above for additional information about general skating sessions, lessons, hockey, and fees.

Meeting Rooms Rental Fees

Non-Profit Groups (church, school, girl scouts, boys scouts, non-profit clubs) Private Groups (baby shower, bridal shower, staff meeting, private clubs) During Hours Weekdays, 9 am-5 pm $25/hour $50/hour After Hours Weekdays, after 5 pm Weekends $45/hour $90/hour

Wednesday, April 8 & 15, 7–9 pm
Family Movie & Ice Skate Night
Individual fee: Resident $5/adult, $4/child (ages 17 & under); Non-Resident $6/adult, $5/child (ages 17 & under); $2/skate rental
Groups of 10 or more fee: (includes skate rental): Resident $5/person; Non-Resident $6/person

Beginning Saturday, April 4, Mondays, 6-7:30 pm & Saturdays, 4:45-5:45 pm
“Give it a Shot” Introduction to Beginning Youth Hockey
This program is designed for those kids that have an interest ice hockey. No skating skills necessary. Students will be taught basic hockey skating techniques, rules and will gain confidence on hockey skates. Program requirements: a desire to play and have fun! Equipment will be supplied: skates, helmet w/face mask, pants, hockey stick, hockey gloves, jersey.
Ages 7-12
Fee:$65/6 lessons

Saturdays, 6-7:30pm
Youth Pick-Up Hockey
Fee: Resident $3; Non-Resident $4

Sundays, April 5, 12, & 19, 1-4 pm
Family Skate
2 children will be admitted for FREE when accompanied by a paying adult. Skate rental not included.

Birthday Party Packages
Have your child's birthday at the Wells Ice Rink during any of our ice skating public sessions. Please call for more inmformation. NOTE: Full payment due at the time of booking.
Fee: Resident $125; Non-Resident $150

Fridays, April 3, 10 & 17, 8-10 pm
DJ Night Ice Skating Session

Sundays, 4:30-6:30 pm,
Thursdays, 6:15-8:15 pm, and
Fridays, 9–10:30 am
Adult Pick-Up Hockey
Fee: Resident $5; Non-Resident $6

Thursday, April 2, 7-10 pm
Broom Ball Tournament
Ages 18 & up
Fee: $65/team

Wednesday, April 1 & Thursday, April 2, 6-7:30 pm
Learn How to Drive the ZAM
Class meets both days. All particpants MUST have a valid driver's license.
Fee: $5/person

Friday, April 10, 12-2 pm, 4-6 pm, & 8-10 pm
Sibling Day 2 for 1 Ice Skate
Celebrate National Sibling Day. Two siblings skate for the price of 1 admission. Admission fee does not include skate rental.
All ages welcome.
Fee: Call for admission information; $2/skate rental

Public Sessions

Fridays, 9:30-11:30 am
Home-School Super Saver Ice Skating Session

Fridays, 12 noon-2 pm, Fridays, April, 3, 17, & 24, 3-5 pm, Friday, April 10, 4-6 pm
Super Saver Ice Skating Session

Fridays, April 3, 10, 17 & 24, 8-10 pm
DJ Night Ice Skating Session

Saturdays, 1-3 pm & 8-10 pm
General Ice Skating Session

Sundays, 1-3 pm, April 5, 19, & 26, 1-3 pm
Family Skate
Fee: 2 children admissions FREE with 1 paying adult admission (skate rental not included)

Monday, April 6, Tuesday, April 7, Thursday, April 9, Friday, April 10, Monday, April 13, 4-6 pm
Friday, April 17, 3-5 pm
Saturdays, 1-3 pm & 8-10 pm
Sundays, April 5, 19, & 26, 1-3 pm
Bumper Cars on Ice Sessions
Ride a bumper car on ice! Solo riders must be 5 years or older, and riders under 5 must be accompanied by an adult. Each ride is 4-5 minutes in length with the last ride beginning 10 minutes prior to the end of the session. Rides are on a first-come, first-served basis. Rules apply. All ages welcome. Call for fee information.

Freestyle Sessions (for Advanced-level skaters)

Sundays, April 5, 19, & 26, 7-8:30 pm
Mondays, 7-8:30 pm
Tuesdays, April 14, 21, & 28, 11:30 am-1 pm – Lunch Special Super Saver rate
Adult Pick-up Hockey*
*Please refer to flyer(s) or call for admission/schedule information.

Courses

Party, Club and Meeting

Birthday Party Packages
Have your child's birthday at the Tucker Road Ice Rink during any of our ice skating public sessions or Bumper Cars on Ice sessions. There are 3 party packages to choose from. For more information, please click on the Birthday Party Packages Flyer.

Party Packages Fees: Full payment must be made at the time of booking.
Ice Skate Party only: Resident $165; Non-Resident $200
Bumper Cars on Ice Party only: Resident $165; Non-Resident $200
Ice Skate & Bumper Cars Combo Party: Resident $225; Non-Resident $270
Birthday Party Flyer

Birthday Club
Birthday Club Application

Polar Club
Become a member of the Polar Club today! For every 6 paying admissions, you get one admission FREE. So, don’t delay and get yours today!

Meeting Rooms Rental Fees

Non-Profit Groups (church, school, girl scouts, boys scouts, non-profit clubs) Private Groups (baby shower, bridal shower, staff meeting, private clubs) During Hours Weekdays, 9 am-5 pm $25/hour $50/hour After Hours Weekdays, after 5 pm Weekends $45/hour $90/hour

Meeting room can accommodate up to 25 people.
Business hours vary, please call for more information.

Punch Passes
Now available for general, freestyle, and pick-up hockey sessions.
Punch Passes

The Gardens Ice House
13800 Old Gunpowder Road
Laurel, MD 20707
301-953-0100; 410-792-4947;
TTY 301-699-2544
www.thegardensicehouse.com

Opened in 1996 on land owned by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, The Gardens Ice House is owned and managed by Top Shelf Development Company. This cooperative venture between the public and private sectors has resulted in the construction and operation of this year-round ice skating complex within Fairland Regional Park. During the winter season, the facility operates three sheets of ice - two NHL rinks, and one Olympic rink. During the summer season, the facility utilizes one rink, the Olympic rink, for ice skating, while the two NHL rinks are used for roller hockey. In addition to the indoor skating rinks, The Gardens Ice House features bleacher seating, a two-story lobby with espresso bar, a pro shop, rental skates (figure and hockey), locker rooms with showers, a café, a game room, three party rooms, the Wellness-For-Life Fitness Center, meeting rooms, a library with a fireplace and work center, and a skating museum. The Gardens Ice House is available for many types of events, including private parties, trade shows, graduations, and meetings. Contact the facility at the number above for information about hours of operation, fees, or rental opportunities.