Montgomery Parks announces Wheaton Ice Arena Open House
September 12, 2023
WHEATON, Md. — Montgomery Parks invites the community to the Wheaton Ice Arena Open House, where guests can learn about and try out ice sports and activities. Stations will be set up to assist members of the community who want to try hockey, speedskating, and figure skating. Guests will be able to meet clubs that operate at Wheaton Ice Arena, get information on group lessons, birthday parties, camps and clinics, and take advantage of sign-up specials on September 17, 2023, from 9 – 11 a.m. The Open House is free, but there is a $4 per person fee to skate (which includes skate rental).
“The Open House is a great opportunity for members of the community to learn about, and experience ice skating and ice sports” said Kimberley Ransfield, Wheaton Ice Arena Facility Manager. “There will be lots of information available for those looking to join a team or club, or who are interested in taking group lessons.”
What: Wheaton Ice Arena Open House
When: September 17 | 9–11 a.m.
Where: Wheaton Ice Arena, 11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton
Skate schedule:
- 9:15–9:45 a.m., Try ice skating station
- 9:30–10 a.m., Try ice hockey station
- 9:45–10:15 a.m., Try speedskating station
- 10–10:30 a.m., Try ice skating station
Participants can also skate in the public skating session for half price from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. The Open House is free, but there is a $4 per person fee to skate (which includes skate rental). Registration is required for skating activities.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. Montgomery Parks is a department of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), a bi-county agency established in 1927 to steward public land. M-NCPPC has been nationally recognized for its high-quality parks and recreation services and is regarded as a national model by other parks systems.
Accessibility
Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, encourages and supports the participation of individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Program Access Office at 301-495-2581 (Voice/TTY), MD Relay 7-1-1 or 800-552-7724 or ProgramAccess@MontgomeryParks.org to request a disability modification. Visit Montgomery Parks Program Access for more information.
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