This rink is mostly used by beginners (at least that's what one of the staff members told me us)…read moreand is small. Luckily, there was only one couple when we arrived. Later another showed up. It was nice to skate at sunset. Price included unlimited skating time.

Not an ice skating professional by any means and enjoyed skating here. While it was very beautiful…read moreit's a very small oval shaped rink that's easy to get bored of and can get packed easily. There are also stairs to walk down to get in and out of the rink and my feet hurt after. Not sure if I was a size too small or if it was the ice skates themselves

Growing up, I went to this place quite often, but it's changed a lot. The owners have changed…read moremultiple times within the last few years and the new owner is quite unprofessional and quite rude to say the least. I overheard him speaking to one of the favorite and well known skate instructors with a nasty tone. During this same visit he got snappy with me as well. MUST'VE WOKE UP ON THE WRONG SIDE OF THE BED. I heard many complaints about how he runs out on the rink floor policing in an aggressive manner. He also has passed this behavior on to his Saturday afternoon skate guard. Customer service everything these days. Skating is supposed to be a therapeutic and safe place. I've tried many times over the last few months to visit this place but I do believe this is my last visit. I'd rather drive to Laurel and be treated with respect.

This was our first time going to this rink. We've been to many indoor skating rinks, and they allow…read moreboth inline and quad skating, but this rink does not allow inline skating! Before we came, I sent messages via their web site asking for rules and whether inline skating was allowed (just to be sure) and they never replied. We drove all the way down to find that they do not allow inline skating. The guy in the front desk was pretty snobby. He did offer a small room for inline skating and we accepted but we had to pay a full 10 dollars to skate around a small room instead of a full regular size rink and I didn't think it was fair.

As of 2025, there are four seasonal ice skating rinks in Washington, D.C. This is the most…read moreaffordable out of all the others at $16-$18 for admission and skate rental. Reserve a spot online and show up on time. There's a place to slip into the skates. The entrance to the rink is right next door with easy access. The rink is pretty big for the city- it's even bigger than the one at NYC's Rockefeller Center. Back at check in are lockers and restrooms.

My daughter and I were excited to skate at a rink so close to where we were…read morevisiting...unfortunately, the ice isn't kept in good shape. Today was a brisk high of 37F, so not freezing, but it wouldn't take much to keep it frozen (in comparison to the outdoor rink in my hometown in california, where ice is kept up well in 50-degree weather), and the ice really wasn't hard or smooth enough for skating. Every movement cut deep slashes so that not only could you not push sideways, but everyone else's cuts into the ice had made deep bumpy grooves. Neither of us fell (we are seasoned hobby-level skaters), but it was so unpleasant we got off the ice after figuring out that it just wasn't possible to skate. I'm giving some stars because we were pleasantly surprised that the skates were really nice and sharp (so rarely the case at public rinks), and the staff were nice and polite when we mentioned the ice situation.

I haven't been to Lanham Skate Center in years!…read more Coming back wasn't only a treat but brought a little bit of nostalgia for me. I came on a Friday night where there were way more adults than kids. To be honest, all the adults had on good expensive skates but me. (Dork alert) This means that these people come and really skate skate. For the most part there were lots of couples skating together in sync with the type of synergy that only Chemistry will allow. Way cool to see them skate so effortlessly, even the big boy who was skating with one leg! Ladies there were couples but there were men all by their lonesome skating like superstars. It was super fun, it's definitely a workout, and this girl is going to buy cute skates to fit in for next time. Customer service was great! Price is reasonable! 17$ Didn't try the food had dinner prior! But drinks are fairly priced. Music is on point! Love the DJ, it's almost like he had my playlist. Place is a little run down but the floor is perfect, restrooms could get a facelift but overall cute place! Date night worthy if you're active! Tip: Bring quarters if you want to safely store your stuff. They do not give cash back and can't charge you for a locker. Would recommend!

Now, I have not skated in over 20 years but was a good inline skater as a child, and after a…read moreviewing a lot of fun videos of families and friends roller skating in numerous cities throughout the country and researching some quick tutorial videos on YouTube, I decided to come out of skating retirement and try out Lanham Skate Center, that I have read/heard of and even have driven past several times, but had not personally visited. I had a blast and such an awesome fun and amazing time. I had to use the guardrail with wheels to go around the rink several times before gradually trusting myself and having the confidence to start taking strides on my own by the guardrails and then eventually taking steps to start having my balance, technique, and rhythm down just an amazing epiphany, self development and fulfilling prophecy throughout the evening such an excellent feeling of accomplishment and overcoming fear, as I was able to get the hang of things without needing an actual class and had that my muscle memory kicked in from inline skating a lot as a child. Now for the actual establishment itself, I am sorry that others have not had the best customer service, but my mom and I were fortunate to receive stellar, friendly, and top-tier customer service from the admissions to the snack bar and for me at the shoe rental. Staff were easygoing, polite, friendly, attentive, approachable, and had great attitudes. I think the customer service outside of the skating experience itself for me was the most memorable part, as I was dreading and expecting poor to mediocre customer service. The pricing is also a plus. The general admission is only $10 bucks and renting skates is only $5 dollars so it is a very affordable, fun, and memorable outing. Bowling can easily cost $50-$100 dollars altogether within a blink of the eye depending on rounds played and other factors. Roller skating is not as widely popular as bowling and has more of a niche audience, but it is way more reasonable cost wise and is great for your physical and mental health. You feel this euphoric sensation after skating! Now what keeps this place from receiving 5 stars or even 4 stars is the location and amenities themselves. The rink although large with excellent guardrail placement around it, has a dated floor with a few areas that have a little bit of friction which makes it hard to have a smooth skating experience. The skates I rented were pretty dated and worn with the front of one skate peeling, so I think investing in newer skates would be ideal down the road. I had the right size of skates, and they did not feel too heavy, but they were a bit worn out. I know the challenges small businesses face, and I was thankful and grateful to have a local skating rink not too far away from where I live, but that is something cause of concern. A nice feature are the referees/support staff that do a great job monitoring the rules on the skating rink and to help novice/beginner skaters if needed. Yes, this place has a lot of rules, but skating can be a risky activity, so safety is paramount. The snack bar is a bit more limited and restrictive than what to expect at a bowling alley. Please do not come here on an empty stomach. It is best to eat before coming here. I understand that the skating rink is not a restaurant, but there are no hot pockets, sausage, and other finger food outside of wings and fries. The candy was almost 3 dollars per bag which is pricey. The food and its options was the most disappointing part. The venue itself is pretty dated and would look and feel nicer with a more modern, revamped look. I think the venue would benefit from a massive upgrade in the aesthetics department. The music was not what I have interest in personally with Cardi B., Glorilla, and other new school hip/hop - rap artists. I enjoyed when Jay Z and Alicia Keys came on, that is when I started to get into my rhythm and groove! Sorry Cardi you just don't do it for me. Having a lot of little kids skating with me listening to ole Cardi B was an experience to say the least. All in all, despite some limitations and issues here and there, this is still a great outing and nice to check out.

The bottom line: it's ice, it's close (to me), and it's where the CAPs practice! I'm here a lot…read morethese days and enjoy my time at free skates, hockey practice, and the other ice events. The skate shop is fast, skilled, friendly, and cheap for sharpening and they recently attached and adjusted my helmet cage without a thought, bonus points! i enjoy the RHL community, but wish there were a simplified breakdown of all the teams and variations. I also wish there were a way to pay for frequent parking because it seems silly to use the machine each time for a dollar. Overall, love having this facility nearby--I once even got to help Peter Bondra move his bobble head to his car, so coo (just wish I ran into more CAPS).

Don't go when the figure skaters are in there!! There are no signs announcing, but I was asked to…read moremove along because I had no business being there?

My daughter and I have been skating for over ten years so we took an advanced class. Since we are…read moreself-taught there were some gaps in our knowledge and Krista quickly found our level of competence and made the lesson fun and useful. She taught us some nice single cone moves and we have enjoyed seeing her at meets since then.

From the owner: Experts in safely teaching inline skating for over 20 years!read more

Had the most chill time shopping for skates today with my daughter. I was having a hard time…read morefinding a shop in Md that sold skates and finally got a suggestion for this shop. The skates are affordable, quality skates. They come with a 90 day warranty in case of any defects, and a year of adjustments or care that the shop offers for your skates. The shop has been in this location for 31 years and is run by Kevin (he was professional, hilarious, and very knowledgeable about the skates). We came from Baltimore, so it was a little over an hr drive. The entire process from choosing, trying on, and getting the wheels/brakes adjusted, and paying was about 40 minutes. That included him helping other customers at the same time. A great multitasker for sure! His son was also there helping as well. This shop is located in a small shopping strip. The parking lot was a little tight but definitely doable and it wasn't packed. If you are looking for skates in any size from kids to adults definitely check them out asap!

5 star service!! I…read morefinally decided to get back into rollerskating after a 15+ year hiatus...and if you happen to be in the area, please stop by Bikes & Skates. Kevin was so knowledgeable and helpful in assisting me choose the right pair of skates. He also helps with customizing your skates (wheels, bearings, etc.) and you can always bring your skates back for any alignment and adjustment issues for free. If you purchased skates from somewhere else, you can still bring your skates in for repairs or adjustments, but for a small fee. He also sells wheels, pads, and other accessories for your skate needs. Overall, I highly recommend this place!!

Went here two weekends ago and had a great time, it was my 6 year olds first time and she had a…read moreblast. Luckily we were able to get a skating helper stand for her, but I feel like there needs to be more of them. Reasonably priced for a two hour block of skating. Pay for parking is right across S Joyce St. you can go skate, and then go eat and Nighthawk Brewery and get 10% off with your skating ticket.

Really fun experience, especially with the chilly weather, which for some reason compels people to…read morego outside and do such wintry activities even though they'll have to bundle up, lest they catch a cold or such. In all seriousness, it's a decent-sized skating rink with cute snowflake lighting above and nice surrounding shops and eateries, such as TJ Maxx, DSW, and Basic Burger. Actually, it's on the smaller end, but I think there's a limit to the number of people that can be out there at once, since we were given stickers to display while we were in the ice, and these stickers had a time at which our reservation expired (I think). My bros, my bro's gf, and I had a blast going 'round and 'round, initially holding onto the rails (at least my bro's gf and I had to), before acclimating and being able to skate closer to the middle of the rink. We made reservations on the phone about a day prior, and were tended to and able to get our skates immediately when we got there. They have these standing training wheels that you can skate with (some look like penguins). I don't really know how to describe them or what to call them besides that. Anyway, my bro's gf was more gradual with gaining her balance on the ice, and she thought it was unfair that only little kids were allowed to be able to use these training equipment. I noted a few skate guards on the ice; good to know there are individuals out there presumably to ensure skaters' safe leisure. After skating for about an hour or so, we enjoyed some hot chocolate and ice cream (never too cold!) at Mimi's ice cream parlor just outside the rink.

We skated here twice. Both times were fun. The rink is big. Location is great. Made for a good…read morebreak between museums. The fee covered two 45 min. sessions with 15 minutes between for Zamboni time. You get a colored wrist band. However, I never saw them check bands to make sure everyone was compliant.

If you go skating here bring your own skates. I rented the worst hockey skates ever. The blades…read moreweren't sharp and I kept falling. I've been skating for over 50 years.