Skating Rinks
Fairfax Ice Arena
📍 3779 Pickett Road, Fairfax, VA 22031🕐 Hours
| Monday | 11 AM–10 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 8:30–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
About Fairfax Ice Arena
Year-round indoor multi-purpose rink. Indoor rink hosting public skates, adult hockey & figure skating, plus lessons & classes, all year. Fairfax Ice Arena offers year-round indoor skating with specialized group ice skating classes organized by age and skill level, accepting students as young as 4 years old. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 255 visitors.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Ice Skating
- Season
- Year-Round
- Lessons
- Yes, ages 4+ all levels
- Hockey
- Adult league & pick-up
- Parties
- Yes, with pizza & drinks
💡 Did You Know?
- Fairfax Ice Arena offers year-round indoor skating with specialized group ice skating classes organized by age and skill level, accepting students as young as 4 years old
- The rink hosts competitive events that create scheduling blackouts, such as competition weekends that eliminate public skating sessions (example: May 2-3 with no 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM session)
- The pro shop features a well-known fitter named Marlon who is frequently recommended throughout the DMV (Washington DC/Maryland/Virginia) skating community and charges a fitting fee for boot fitting services
💬 What Visitors Say
- Verify Groupon blackout dates before purchasing. Multiple customers reported being denied entry with valid-appearing Groupon vouchers. Contact the rink directly to confirm your specific date is not blacked out, as restrictions are not clearly listed on the ticket itself.
- Punch passes offer better value than single admission tickets for regular visitors. If you plan multiple visits, ask about punch pass pricing as reviewers noted it provides reasonable savings on public skate sessions.
- Avoid weeknight visits if you dislike crowds—the rink is consistently crowded even on weeknights. Only three mid-week evening public sessions are available for working adults, so arrive early or consider weekend sessions for a better experience.
- Enroll children in group skating classes grouped by age and skill level rather than attempting solo instruction. Classes are well-structured with assistant coaches for larger groups, and registration is available for ages 4 and up.
- Budget extra time for pro shop services like blade sharpening and skate fitting. Sharpening is notably expensive, especially with a specific sharpener request. Get detailed feedback during fittings to ensure proper blade alignment before leaving.
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