January is National Skating Month! For a list of Maryland ice skating, rinks, leagues and other information go to www.marylandiceskating.com.

Bowie Ice Arena, 3330 Northview Drive, Bowie MD Phone: 301-805-7990, Website:www.cityofbowie.org  Open July through April. Lessons, leagues, summer camps. Admission Rates: Adults are $5, Child/Seniors are $4.50 and Skate Rental is $2.75. See their website for public sessions schedule.

Cabin John Park Ice Rink, 10610 Westlake Drive, Rockville, MD 20852. Phone: 301-765-8620. Website: www.cabinjohnice.com. Cabin John Ice Rink is one of the two ice rinks owned and managed by Montgomery Parks and the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC). They offer a diverse selection of programs for all ages, with NHL, Olympic and studio size rinks open year-round. See their website for public session schedule and fees.

Columbia Ice Rink, 5876 Thunder Hill Road, Columbia, MD 21045., Phone: 410-730-0322, Website: www.columbiaicerink.net. Lesson, leagues, birthday parties, rentals. Public Session: Mon-Thurs: 12pm-2pm, Fri: 3:30-5:30, 8pm-10pm with DJ, Sat: 2pm-4pm, Sun: 1:15pm-3:15pm, Family Session (adults with children 12 & under) 7:30pm-9:30pm. Admission is $6 Friday night through Sunday night. Skate & Save is $5 Monday through Friday. (Regular admission price when Howard County Schools are closed). Free for CA Package Plan Members. Skate Rental $3

Dominic "Mimi" DiPietro Family Skating Center, 200 S. Linwood Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224. Phone: 410-396-9392. Website: www.baltimorecity.gov/government/recnparks/special_facilities.php The Dominic “Mimi” DiPietro Family Skating Center features public sessions, ice hockey, broomball, ice skating sessions and sled hockey from October until March. Located at Linwood Avenue and Pratt Street, the rink hosts many of Baltimore’s hockey teams as well as seasonal special events. The rink is full-sized measuring 200 by 85 feet and is equip with a warm-up room, fireplace, concession stand and skate shop, which makes this facility the perfect venue for private parties and group rentals.

Gardens Ice House, 13800 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, Md., 301-953-0100, www.thegardensicehouse.com  . During the winter season the facility operates three sheets of ice - two NHL rinks, and one Olympic size. Logsdon Pavillion includes retractable walls for 'pond' skating. Patrick Rink and Exhibition Center boasts more than 1,500 person seating capacity. Five private rooms of varying sizes designed to accommodate small to large private parties. Lessons, leagues, parties, camps. Public session hours are Mon.-Fri. 11:20am-1:10pm, Mon. 8:10-9:30pm, Fri. 7:50-9:50pm, Sat. 1-3pm, 8:10-10:10pm and Sun. 1:50-3:50pm. Rates are $6 for Weekdays and $7 for Weekends and $3.75 for Skate Rental

Glen Burnie Town Center Outdoor Ice Skating Rink, 103C North Crain Highway (Rt 3), Glen Burnie, MD 21061. Open November 1, 2009-March 2010. Phone:  410-590-5990. Website: www.glenburnieiceskating.com Public Ice Skating Everyday. Come on the hour and skate for two hours. Get the hot cocoa and the family, come have some winter fun. Open Sunday 10am-7pm, Monday 1-9pm, Tuesday 1-5pm & 6-9pm, Wednesday and Thursday 1-9pm, Friday noon -10pm and Saturday 10am – 10pm. Admission is $5.50 for children under 12, $6.50 for adults, $5.50 for seniors 55 and up. Skate rental is $3. They offer lessons, birthday parties, group discounts and discount passes.

Herbert Wells Ice Rink, 5211 Paint Branch Parkway, College Park, MD 20740 Phone: 301-277-3719,  Website: www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Sports/Ice_Skating/Herbert_Wells_Ice_Rink.htm. Open October through March, this ice skating facility includes the ring, an indoor warming room and a snack bar. Rental skates are available. Hours Mon.-Thurs., 12-3:30pm, Fri. 12-2pm, 2:30-5:15pm,  with additional times  Fri. (DJ Teen) 8-10pm, Sat. 2:30-4:30pm, 8-10pm, Sun. Family (adults with children 12 and under) 1-3pm.

Ice World, 1300 Governor Court, Abbington, Harford County. 410-612-1000. www.iceworld.com . They are open year round and are fully handicapped accessible. Under one roof, they have two NHL size (200' x 85') rinks, eight team locker rooms, seating for up to 300 patrons, a full service snack bar and a state of the art pro shop. Group and private skating lessons, instructional, recreational and travel hockey, birthday parties as well as private group rentals. Public sessions: . Fri. 7:30-10pm, Sat. 1-3pm, 3:30-5:30pm, 8-10pm, Sun. 1-3pm, 3:30-5:30pm, 7-8:30m, Tue. 12-1:30pm, Thurs. 12-1:30pm, 7:30-9pm..

Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena, 6101 Hillen Road, Baltimore, MD 21239. Phone: 443-984-4075. Website: www.mtpleasanticearena.com The Mt. Pleasant Ice Arena is dedicated to promoting lifetime recreation through participation in ice sports. The rink is full-sized measuring 200 x 85 feet and offers public skating sessions, ice hockey, sled hockey and skating lessons. The rink is operational from October to April. Public Sessions: Saturday and Sunday:3 pm – 5 pm, Friday and Saturday nights: 8:30 pm – 10:30 pm, Monday and Wednesday afternoon: noon - 2 pm, Tuesday and Thursday: 10 am – noon, Friday: 11 am – 1 pm  Admission $4, Skate Rental $2

National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden, National Mall between 4th Street and Constitution Avenue, MW. Washington DC, Phone: 202-216-9397, Website: www.nga.gov/info/skating  Open through Mid March, weather permitting. View magnificent works of sculpture while skating in the open air and enjoying music from the state of the art sound system. A state-of-the-art music system, with 24 speakers installed on light poles encircling the rink, provides uniform sound to skaters without distracting other visitors to the sculpture garden. Lights decorating the circumference of the rink further enhance the skating experience and contribute to the festive atmosphere. The hours for the ice rink are Monday through Thursday 10am-9pm., Friday and Saturday, 10am-11pm, and Sunday, 11am-9pm. Admission for two-hour sessions, beginning on the hour are $7 for adults and $6 for seniors (age 50 and over), students (with valid ID) and  children (age 12 and under).to be In their Friends of The Rink Club. Mon.-Thur. 12N-9pm, Sat. 10am-10pm, Sun. 10am-7pm.

Piney Orchard, 8781 Piney Orchard Parkway, Odenton, 410-672-7013, Ext. 100. www.skatenationplus.com.  Public skate: Sun. 2-4pm., Mon.-Fri. 10am-12pm, Tue. 4:30-6pm, Fri. 9-11am, 11am-1pm & 8-10pm, Sat. 8-10pm.  Public Skating Prices: Adults: $7.00, Children 12 & Under: $6.00, Skate Rental: $3.50. Lessons, leagues, birthday parties.

Quiet Waters Park, Quiet Waters Park Road off Forest Drive, Annapolis. 410-222-1711. Website: www.aacounty.org/RecParks/qwicerink.cfm The ice rink, located between the Visitor Center and the Pond Gazebo, offers a pleasant and safe environment to enjoy ice skating outdoors. Sat.-Sun. 9am-9pm, Mon., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. 10am-9pm, Closed Tue.

The Reisterstown Sportsplex, 401 Mitchell Drive, Reisterstown, MD Phone: 410-429-4242. Website: www.rtownsports.com. This facility houses a 200 x 85 foot NHL ice rink and a 180 x 80 foot indoor soccer/lacrosse field with state of the art artificial turf. Lessons, leagues, Birthday parties, summer camps. Regular Public Skating Hours: Monday 1pm-3pm, Friday night 8pm-10:30pm, Saturday 2pm-4pm & 8pm-10:30pm, Sunday 3pm-5pm. Day Time Sessions $6, Nights, Weekends and Holidays $8,
Skate Rental $3.50,  Skate Sharpening $6

Rockville Ice Skating Rink, 50 Southlawn Court Rockville, MD 20850. Phone: 301-294-8101, Website: www.rockvilleicearena.com.  Lessons, leagues, pick-up hockey, birthday parties, summer camps. See their website for public session times. Admission $7.50 Skate Rental $2.50 .Monday thru Friday Day Time Skating (Includes Skate Rental) $7.00.

Skate Frederick, 1288 Riverbend Way, Frederick, Phone: 301-662-7362,  Website: www.skatefrederick.com  Skate Frederick is open year round with daily public sessions for your skating enjoyment. They offer a wide range of recreational and competitive ice hockey and figure skating programs. Check their website for public skating time. Rates: Weekdays are $5 for ages 11 & under, $5.50 for ages 12 & up, $4 for ages 55 & over. Friday night through Sunday is $6.50 for ages 11 & under, $7 for ages 12 and up, and $5.50 for ages 55 & over. Skate rental is $3.

Tucker Road Ice Arena, 1770 Tucker Road, Fort Washington, MD 20744 Phone: 301-265-1525. Website: www.pgparks.com/Things_To_Do/Sports/Ice_Skating/Tucker_Road_Ice_Rink.htm The Tucker Road Ice Rink is open year round for ice-skating. The facility includes the rink, a warming room, party room and spectator viewing room. Rental skates are available for all general skating sessions. Ice skating lessons, hockey clinics, day camps, birthday party bookings, and rental of the facility are available and special bumper cars on ice are very popular. Public sessions are Friday at 12-2pm, 3-5pm, DJ 8-10pm; Saturday at. 1-3pm, 8-10pm; Sunday. 1-3pm.

Wheaton Ice Rink 11717 Orebaugh Ave., Wheaton, MD 20902, Phone: 301-905-3000, Website: www.wheatonicearena.org Wheaton Ice Arena, one of two ice skating facilities owned and managed by The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, is a year 'round NHL size rink offering sessions for all skating abilities and interests. Programs are offered for recreational, freestyle, hockey and speed skaters. Also offered are a warming room, party rooms, a pro shop, and a snack bar. See their website for public sessions and fees as well as other programs.