Skate for $8 at afternoon public skating sessions (skate rentals included) on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks is taking to the ice to celebrate the Washington Capitals ice hockey great Alex Ovechkin, and his record-breaking goal, this Thursday, April 10, 2025, with a special Great 8 Skates event. Ovechkin set the world record with his 895th goal this past Sunday, April 6, 2025, surpassing the goal previously set by former hockey great Wayne Gretzky. Admission and skate rental to afternoon public skating sessions at Wheaton and Cabin John Ice Arenas will be $8—a $5 discount.
“We want to keep up the excitement in this area related to Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal this week,” said Jennifer Cashen, skating director for Montgomery Parks Wheaton and Cabin John Ice Arenas. “We hope all our local hockey players, enthusiasts, and friends will join us at this special Great 8 Skate event.”
WHAT: Great 8 Skate Event: enjoy an afternoon public skating session (and rentals) for a discounted price of $8.
WHEN: Thursday, April 10, 2025
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at Wheaton Ice Arena | 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at Cabin John Ice Rink
WHERE: Wheaton Ice Arena, 11717 Orebaugh Avenue, Wheaton, Md. 20902
Cabin John Ice Rink, 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, Md. 20852
Montgomery Parks operates two ice rinks that offer public skating sessions as well as ice skating and hockey classes, space for hosting celebrations, and skate rentals. For more information visit Montgomery Parks’ ice rinks webpage.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 419 parks. Montgomery Parks is focused on promoting physical activity, social connectivity, and environmental stewardship, especially in diverse and urbanizing areas, with an emphasis on teens, working-age adults, and seniors. 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. MontgomeryParks.org
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 Accessibility for more information.
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