September 15, 2025

Unfortunately, Friends of Fort Dupont Ice Arena will not be operating the Fort Dupont Ice Arena for the 2025-26 season.  The installed dehumidification system cannot control the rink’s environment in a way that would allow us to operate the facility safely. There are other operational deficiencies that must be addressed, as well. We cannot confidently give a date when the rink will have safe ice. We hope to resume operations next season. In the meantime, we will continue our mission of serving the community through our Kids On Ice® (KOI) programs at Canal Park in the upcoming season. 

Please contact the District’s Department of Parks and Recreation with any questions about Fort Dupont Ice Arena.