DPR Fort Dupont Ice Arena

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DPR Fort Dupont Ice Arena

Join Mayor Bowser for a fun and interactive clinic to learn the basics of the fastest growing sport in America, pickleball!

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DPR Fort Dupont Ice Arena

Welcome to the NEW Fort Dupont Ice Arena! Whether you're an experienced skater or new to the ice, our facility offers open skate and a variety of programs and activities for everyone to enjoy. Here's everything you need to know about visiting us and participating in our programs.

Thursday, March 30

11:00 AM

Join Mayor Muriel Bowser, the Department of Parks and Recreation, and the Department of Aging and Community Living for a short program followed by pickleball.

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DPR Fort Dupont Ice Arena Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

*Indigenous Peoples Day (Monday, October 12):

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

A reservation is required for Open Skate.

Entry fee (includes skate rentals)

Child (Ages 0-4): DC Resident $8 (Non-Resident $11)
Youth (Ages 5-17): DC Resident $11 (Non-Resident $18)

Adult (Ages 18-54): DC Resident $14 (Non-Resident $24)
Senior (Ages 55+): DC Resident $9 (Non-Resident $14)

*Sizes are unisex and only whole sizes

open skate

Monday - Friday:

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Saturday:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

For entry fees, see above.

Skaters must be 14 years old or accompanied by an adult.

Reserve your spot today

Monday–Thursday: 4:30–5:00 PM

ON ICE: After-School Learn-to-Skate - Session 1

Foundational skating & movement for school-age beginners. Ages: youth.

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Monday–Thursday: 5:00–5:30 PM

ON ICE: After-School Learn-to-Skate - Session 2

Continuation / new cohort — can be purchased separately or as a discounted double session. Ages: youth.

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Monday–Thursday: 5:50–6:10 PM

ON ICE: Youth Skills Development (Short Class)

Targeted coaching on balance, edge control, and coordination. Ages: youth.

REGISTER

Monday–Thursday: 6:10–6:40 PM

ON ICE: Family Learn-to-Skate Session

Parents & kids skate together; fun themes like Glow Family or Culture Night. Ages: youth.

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Monday–Thursday: 7:00–8:00 PM

ON ICE: Themed Adult Learn-to-Skate & Social Skate

Adult fundamentals with music, games, and rotating themes — some nights with DJs, others with curated playlists or cultural music nights. Ages: adults.

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Mondays: 4:30-5:10 PM

OFF ICE: Youth STEAM & Culture Lab

Skating science, movement mechanics, DC skating culture & creative projects. Ages: youth.

REGISTER

Mondays: 7:00–8:00 PM

OFF ICE: Adult Certificate & Wellness Session

Leadership, wellness & skating knowledge paired with Adult Social Skate.

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Watch for:

Monthly Special Events

Look for annoucements of future special events like elite skater showcase, exhibition, or competition once per month featuring competitive skaters from DC and surrounding area.

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SUMMER 2026 FREE SKATE FRIDAYS

Free admission and free skate rentals on Fridays this summer

Friday, Aug 21: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday, Aug 28: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday, Sept 4: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Free Fridays guidelines:

Skaters must be 14 years or older or accompanied by an adult.
Free admission and skate rentals are available throughout Friday operating hours.
Standard Fort Dupont Ice Arena rules and safety protocols remain in effect.

FREE SKATE FRIDAYS

Free Skate On Monday, October 12

Fort Dupont Ice Arena will be open on Indigenous Peoples' Day, Monday, October 12, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. We encourage residents to take advantage of the facility during the holiday, whether you’re stopping by for programming, fitness activities, or community services.

*Please note that regular hours will resume on Tuesday. We look forward to welcoming everyone and hope you enjoy a safe and active holiday.

RSVP HERE

Youth Hockey Program

The Youth Hockey Development Program is designed to give young athletes ages 8–13 a strong, confidence‑building introduction to skating and hockey. The program is organized into two progressive phases that help participants develop both foundational skating skills and early hockey fundamentals in a supportive, structured environment.

Orientation is Mandatory: Saturday October 3, 2026

REGISTER HERE!

High School rink guard Program

Build skills.

Serve your community.

Own the ice.

✔️ Ice-skating training
✔️ Hands-on rink operations experience
✔️ Leadership & career development

✔️ Community Service Hours

Start date: October 19, 2026

APPLY HERE!

Programming at Fort Dupont

DPR FORT DUPONT ICE ARENA PROGRAMS

While we currently do not have any specific December programs, please check back soon as we may add new offerings.

Starting in January, we will begin permitting individuals and groups to use the rink. Stay tuned for more details.

Ice Rink Rules

Please be sure to follow our ice rink rules to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. More information on the rules will be available soon.

september family learn to skate

Class Times:
Session 1: 5:30–6:00 p.m.
Session 2: 6:15–6:45 p.m.

Monday

Monday — Family Learn to Skate
5:30–6:00 p.m.: Family Basic 1
6:15–6:45 p.m.: Family Basics 2 & 3

REGISTER HERE

Tuesday

Tuesday — Children & Youth Learn to Skate
5:30–6:00 p.m.: Children & Youth Basic 1
6:15–6:45 p.m.: Children & Youth Basics 2 & 3

REGISTER HERE

Wednesday

Wednesday — Children & Youth Learn to Skate
5:30–6:00 p.m.: Children & Youth Basic 1
6:15–6:45 p.m.: Children & Youth Basics 2 & 3 1

REGISTER HERE

Thursday

Thursday — Adult & Family Learn to Skate
5:30–6:00 p.m.: Adult & Family Basic 1
6:15–6:45 p.m.: Adult & Family Basics 2 & 3

REGISTER HERE

september family learn to skate

Class Times:
Session 1: 5:30–6:00 p.m.
Session 2: 6:15–6:45 p.m.

Monday

Monday — Family Learn to Skate
5:30–6:00 p.m.: Family Basic 1
6:15–6:45 p.m.: Family Basics 2 & 3

REGISTER HERE

Tuesday

Tuesday — Children & Youth Learn to Skate
5:30–6:00 p.m.: Children & Youth Basic 1
6:15–6:45 p.m.: Children & Youth Basics 2 & 3

REGISTER HERE

Wednesday

Wednesday — Children & Youth Learn to Skate
5:30–6:00 p.m.: Children & Youth Basic 1
6:15–6:45 p.m.: Children & Youth Basics 2 & 3 1

REGISTER HERE

Thursday

Thursday — Adult & Family Learn to Skate
5:30–6:00 p.m.: Adult & Family Basic 1
6:15–6:45 p.m.: Adult & Family Basics 2 & 3

REGISTER HERE

Fort Dupont Ice Arena Programming Grants

With the opening of our facility, the Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is excited to announce grants to support structured recreational programming at the Fort Dupont Ice Arena.

Funding is available for leisure programs like learn-to-skate, figure skating, hockey skills, broomball, and other ice activities, as well as competitive youth hockey teams across multiple age divisions. Please note that one-time events are not eligible; programs must offer consistent, ongoing activities at the arena.

Deadline: Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM

Pre-Application Meeting: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM. RSVP to register for the pre-application meeting here.

Grant Details

Organizations can apply for a grant up to $235,000 to facilitate programming with a minimum of 24 hours per week for 36 weeks in the following areas:

Leisure Programming

Learn-to-skate
Figure skating (developmental/leisure)
Hockey (skills development)
Broomball
Other ice programming

Competitive Programming

Establishment of a competitive youth hockey team, including boys’ and girls’ teams from at least two divisions (8U, 10U, 12U, 14U, 16U).

GRANT APPLICATION PACKET AND DETAILS

Constructing the DPR Fort Dupont Ice Arena

The DC Department of General Services oversaw the construction of the new DPR Fort Dupont Ice Arena and maintains a detailed log of all community engagement as well as a through list of Frequently Asked Questions on their website here.

Contact Us

General Questions: Please email our customer care team by clicking here.
Permitting Questions: For inquiries related to rink permitting, contact us at DPR.FDIA@dc.gov .

Fort Dupont Ice Arena Phone Number: 202-645-8209

Phone: 202-645-8209

What You'll Learn

The old way of doing event marketing—a large, inflexible investment in a small number of tentpole events—doesn't fit into a business world that demands adaptability and speed.

But there's no substitute for IRL connections, so the most innovative businesses are focusing on scaling local and hybrid events that are fast, flexible, and hyper-effective at driving meaningful connections.

Key takeaways:

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What agile event programs are and why they're essential

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Strategies and tools for building agile event marketing

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How to scale agile event programs without losing brand integrity or valuable data

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Steps you can take right now to introduce agile event marketing into your business

Agenda

7:00–7:10

All Speakers

Welcome Intro

Hosts will introduce themselves and get you up to speed on the webinar's agenda.

7:10–7:20

Sab Pell, Openform

Opening Remarks

Host Sab Pell will take you through the hot topics and best practices to move forward with.

7:20–7:45

All Speakers

Panel Begins

Open Q&A between guest presenters and attendees.

7:45-8:00

Jet Rodriguez, Righteous, Inc.

Closing Thoughts

Guest speaker Jet Rodriguez will keep us informed on what the future of virtual events will begin to look like.

Your Host

Sab Pell

Sr. Director of Product Marketing

Sab Pell is senior director of product marketing at Openform, where her goal is to help people unlock the power of in-person events. Prior to Openform, she led global product marketing teams.

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Your Hosts

Sab Pell

CEO

OPENFORM

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Frank Sides

VP, Technology

TRUST THE PROCESS, INC.

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A Guide to Agile Event Programs that Can Survive Anything

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Crisis Mode: Ideas for Managing Events in Challenging Situations

Learn strategies, experiences and lessons learned from top event marketing leaders who have walked through the fire more than once and lived to talk about it.

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How to Build a Rock Solid Agile Events Program

The old way of doing event marketing—a large, inflexible investment in a small number of tentpole events—doesn't fit into a business world that demands adaptability and speed.

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IRL + URL: How to Blend In-Person and Virtual Events

Blending in-person and virtual experiences to create a hybrid event is one way event marketers can lean into this ever-changing operation, reach new audiences, and discover new growth.

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