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Fort Dupont Ice Rink

A very nice non-profit-run public ice rink (the only indoor public ice rink in the city, actually) in Fort Dupont Park. While it's probably not worth the effort to get way out here just for ice skating, if you're in the area, it's fun.

Address: 3779 Ely Pl SE
Hours: public skating: Fri noon-1:50PM, Sat Sun 3PM-4:20PM (most of the facility's time is used up for private lessons, ice hockey teams, and public school phys-ed programs)
Price: Admission: $4-5, skate rentals: $3
Website: fdia.org (opens in a new tab)

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