Skating Rinks
The Gardens Ice House
📍 13800 Old Gunpowder Rd #2fl, Laurel, MD 20707🕐 Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–11 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday | 6 AM–11 PM |
About The Gardens Ice House
Hockey, ice-skating rink & pro shop. Old-school spot offers public sessions & lessons including figure skating & hockey for all ages. The Gardens Ice House features five ice rinks including 1 Olympic-size rink and 2 NHL-size rinks, making it a multi-sheet facility capable of hosting large tournaments and diverse skating programs simultaneously. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars by 631 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Location
- Laurel, MD (largest ice facility in Mid-Atlantic region)
- Rinks
- 5 rinks: Olympic & 2 NHL size, plus seasonal outdoor rink
- Programs
- Learn to Skate, hockey leagues, figure skating, youth programs
- Amenities
- Pro shop, gym, café, private party rooms
- Season
- Open every day of the year
💡 Did You Know?
- The Gardens Ice House features five ice rinks including 1 Olympic-size rink and 2 NHL-size rinks, making it a multi-sheet facility capable of hosting large tournaments and diverse skating programs simultaneously
- The rink includes an upstairs area with a collection of historic stadium seats from renowned venues including Maple Leaf Gardens and Camden Yard
- The Gardens Ice House operates both indoor and outdoor rinks year-round, offering curling programs in addition to hockey, figure skating, and recreational skating
- The facility features heated viewing stands positioned above the ice, creating notably warm spectator areas—a notable amenity that reviewers specifically highlighted as superior to typical rink comfort levels
💬 What Visitors Say
- Sit in the café area during games for the warmest viewing experience—the overhead heaters make it significantly more comfortable than the stands, and you can still see the ice clearly while enjoying food and drinks.
- Visit the upstairs stadium seating area featuring historic stadium seat collection from venues like Maple Leaf Garden and Camden Yard—it's a unique attraction worth exploring while at the facility.
- The pro shop is well-stocked with equipment and apparel with knowledgeable staff, making it convenient to rent or purchase skates and gear on-site without needing to shop elsewhere.
- With five ice sheets available (including Olympic and NHL-sized rinks), the venue can accommodate multiple skill levels and programs simultaneously—families can arrange different sessions for beginners and advanced skaters on the same visit.
- Bring warm layers and thick socks even though the café area has heaters—the rink maintains cold conditions for ice quality, so dressing warmly is essential for comfortable extended visits.
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