DoEast Baltimore

Mt Pleasant Ice Arena

Open year round, this indoor ice rink is too far away for your average city visitor, unless they have a car, but it's a good escape for a family from touring the sights.

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Address: 6101 Hillen Rd
Hours: Mon-Thu noon-2PM, Fri 8:30PM-10:30PM, Sat 3PM-5PM,8:30PM-10:30PM, Sun 3PM-5PM
Price: $4, $2 skate rentals
Website: bcrp.baltimorecity.gov (opens in a new tab)

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