The Wharf Ice Rink

Fun outdoor rink. Nice view. Probably a good date spot.

Super nice spot to do some ice skating !
With a very good mood and music.
But the TV is little to far to see & skate in the same time 🤣

Had a lovely time at the wharf Ice Rink the ice was beautiful and the staff was marvelous especially the young lady with the dreads named Toni

Nice little rink. The ice quality was not bad for the weather. Beginner friendly. Had a great time!

The hours are terrible. They’re only open five days a week with limited timeframes. And then half the time I go during their operating hours, the rink is closed due to a private event. And when I do manage to get onto the ice, the surface is terrible! One time I went at opening. The ice resurfacing guy didn’t show up for an hour and a half. It had snowed that morning and there were clumps of ice stuck to the surface, which people kept tripping over. Basically, this rink is where influencers go when they want a pretty photo/video. But it’s not really practical beyond that. It’s definitely not worth a $300 season pass when you can barely use it.

Such an amazing rink. The views of the water & decor make for a beautiful scene. Rink staff is friendly & kind, I rented a skate aid and the staff walked it down to the ice for me! I have been to outdoor rinks before, and this ice is so smooth, a Zamboni came out to resurface the ice regularly. Plus there was always a skate guard on the ice to keep the ice fun and safe for everyone. Very family friendly, will definitely be back!

There are a handful of ice rinks in Washington, D.C.- this one, Canal Park, Georgetown Waterfront and National Gallery of Art's Sculpture Garden. We've been to all three and here's how this one ranks:

1) Views: Compared to the others, this one offers beautiful views of the waterfront and the Washington Monument peeking out from the buildings. The Sculpture Garden's rink has a stunning view of the National Archives, but this one is even more stunning, especially with the holiday decorations.

2) Price: This one is $15-$18 per person for admission and skate rentals. $6 for a "helper" for kids. (Sculpture Garden is $14-$15, Georgetown is $16-$17 and Canal Park is $15-$16 per person.)

3) Amenities: There are public restrooms onsite and plenty of dining options nearby, including a s'more trailer with a fire pit. For hot chocolate, several options exist, but we enjoyed the thick hot chocolate from Praline Bakery near the Canopy.