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
Closed until October 2008

General Information

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.

Tucker Road Ice Rink
1770 Tucker Road
Fort Washington, MD 20744
301-265-1525; TTY 301-454-1493
Tucker Road Ice Rink will be closed Sunday, August 10-Friday, September 12 for our Annual Ice Maintenance. Join us for our Annual Open House on September 13th. Please save the date. More details to follow.

The Tucker Road Ice Rink is open year round for ice skating. The facility includes the rink, a warming room, party room and spectator viewing room. Rental skates are available for all general skating sessions. Ice skating lessons, hockey clinics, day camps, birthday party bookings, and rental of the facility are available. Contact staff at the number above for additional information about the activities offered throughout the year.
NOTE: Date and time of sessions subject to change without notice.

Admission Fees

Public Sessions

July Calendar

Saturdays, 1-3 pm & 7-9 pm
Sundays, 1-3 pm & 4-6 pm
Bumper Cars on Ice
Riders must be 5 years or older, and riders 5 & under must be accompanied by an adult. Each ride is 4 to 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-serve basis.
All ages welcome.
Fee: See Admission Fees or call for admission information

Freestyle Sessions (for Advanced-level skaters)

July Freestyle Calendar
Power Skating

Hockey Sessions

July Hockey Calendar
Adult and High School Pick Up Hockey
Power Skating

Courses

Courses now being offered at Tucker Road Ice Rink. Register online via SMARTlink, by phone at 301-583-2665, or in person at any M-NCPPC facility or community center.

Monday, July 21-Friday, July 25, 6-9 pm
Figure Skating Camps: Dance
Concentrate on ballet and jazz training to develop grace in skating moves and increase overall flexibility. Activities include both on- and off- ice training.
Ages 10-18
Fee: Resident $105; Non-Resident $130
SMARTlink #119762

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 $15/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.