WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks announces the reopening of Wheaton Ice Arena on Saturday, October 4, 2025. The rink is ready to glide back into action after a five-month closure to install a new refrigeration system. The rink will open for public skating from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. For more details on hours and fees, please visit the arena’s Schedules and Fees webpage. A three-week group lesson series also begins on October 4 with classes offered for all ages and skating levels.
Discover Wheaton Passport to Sports Day on Sunday, October 12, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Wheaton Regional Park. For just $10, families get a wristband and “passport” to explore Wheaton Ice Arena, Wheaton Indoor Tennis, and Wheaton Sports Pavilion—all in one day. Complete your passport with activities at each venue for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Wheaton Passport to Sports Day schedule: October 12, 2025, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Wheaton Ice Arena
- 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.‒ Open skating with instruction for beginners at one specified area on the ice
- 1 p.m.‒Watch the Zamboni resurface the ice
- 1:15-2:45 p.m.‒ Observe our group lesson program or try out a beginner lesson at 1:20, 1:40, 2, or 2:20 p.m.
- 2:45 p.m. ‒Watch the Zamboni resurface the ice
- 3 to 5 p.m.‒ Open skate
Wheaton Indoor Tennis
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ‒ Open play for pickleball and tennis with assistance for beginners
Wheaton Sports Pavilion
- 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. ‒ Explore stations to try all field sports including soccer, lacrosse, inflatable bubbles, and other games.
Wheaton Passport to Sports Day is $10 per person and includes skate rental and tennis racquet use while at the facility.
This is a great opportunity to get active, try something new, and enjoy all the exciting offerings at Wheaton Regional Park with family and friends.
About Montgomery Parks
Montgomery Parks manages more than 37,000 acres of parkland, consisting of 414 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.
Accessibility at Montgomery Parks
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), 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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