Public Skate Sessions
Public sessions are traditionally two hours long. Depending upon the number of skaters, our sessions may include a brief break midway through. During this time, staff will ask skaters to clear the ice while an ice cut takes place.
Hours of Operation
Public Skate Sessions
Public sessions are traditionally two hours long. Depending upon the number of skaters, our sessions may include a brief break midway through the session. During this time, staff will ask skaters to clear the ice, while an ice-cut takes place. We monitor the ice for all sessions however, a skate guard may not always be on duty, especially during our smaller, weekday sessions. As always, skaters participate at their own risk.
Public Sessions: $5 Admission, $3 Skates, Skate Aids: $5
Beginning September 1st, 2026, thru May 31st, 2027:
- Monday: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Thursday: 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
- Friday: Closed
- Saturday: 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
- Sunday: 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Freestyle Skate Sessions
Freestyle Sessions are designed for coaches training figure skaters skating at the freestyle level or above, as defined by the United States Figure Skating Association. Freestyle sessions are not for beginner skaters and, unlike Public Sessions, are not open to the general public. You must provide your skates and be proficient in at least the Free Skate 1 USFS level.
All skaters using these sessions must understand the patterns used on the ice. Figure skaters may work on moves-in-the-field, ice dancing, jumps, and spins, as well as their routines with music. Baltimore City Recreation & Parks intends to provide competitive figure skaters a safe and productive environment to practice their skills and routines through these freestyle sessions.
Freestyle Sessions: $13
Freestyle Card: Freestyle Cards are available $150.00 for 15 sessions.
Beginning September 1st, 2026, thru May 31st, 2027:
- Monday: 9:00 a.m. - 10 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
- Thursday: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. / 10:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m. / 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
- Friday through Sunday: No scheduled sessions
Programs at Mt. Pleasant
To learn about the Learn to Skate program or to register, please visit the Baltimore City Recreation and Parks Website, click on Special Facilities, scroll to Mount Pleasant Ice Arena
Scroll to the bottom of the catalog – select “Special Facilities Program.”
Select the session you are interested in.
2026 Learn to Skate Session 5-2026 (Tuesday)
6-week session for $100.00
30-minute lesson / 30-minute practice / 3 passes to public session / includes rental skates
Tuesday, September 8 – October 13, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration dates: August 23 – September 6, 2026
2026 Learn to Skate Home School Session 5-2026 (Wednesday)
6-week session for $100.00
30-minute lesson / 30-minute practice / 3 passes to public session / includes rental skates
Wednesday, September 9 – October 14, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration dates: August 23 – September 6, 2026
2026 Learn to Skate Session 6-2026 (Tuesday)
5-week session for $84.00
30-minute lesson / 30-minute practice / 3 passes to public session / includes rental skates
Tuesday, October 20 – November 24, 2026 from 5:00p – 6:00p
Registration dates: Sunday, October 4 – 18, 2026
2026 Learn to Skate Home School Session 6-2026 (Wednesday)
5-week session for $84.00
30-minute lesson / 30-minute practice / 3 passes to public session / includes rental skates
Wednesday, October 21 – November 25, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration dates: October 4 – 18, 2026
2026 Learn to Skate Session 7-2026 (Tuesday)
5-week session for $84.00
30-minute lesson / 30-minute practice / 3 passes to public session / includes rental skates
Tuesday, December 1 – December 29, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Registration dates: November 15 – 29, 2026
2026 Learn to Skate Home School Session 7-2026 (Wednesday)
5-week session for $84.00
30-minute lesson / 30-minute practice / 3 passes to public session / includes rental skates
Wednesday, December 2 – December 30, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Registration dates: November 15 – 29, 2026
Memberships Fees
FREESTYLE MEMBERSHIP CARD
- The Freestyle Membership card is a card that costs $150 and allows the card-holder to skate 15 freestyle sessions
- This card can be re-loaded once the 15 visits have been used
- There is no expiration date
FREQUENT SKATER CARD – this can be used at any public skate session for admission only; it does not include rental skates.
- The Frequent Skater Card costs $50 and allows the card-holder to skate 12 public skate sessions
- This card can be re-loaded once the 12 visits have been used
- There is no expiration date
- This does not include rental skates; they would need to be paid for.
COACH MEMBERSHIP CARD – this card is good for all Freestyle & Public Skate sessions, but the cardholder must present USFSA or PSA Ice Skating Coach Certification & Proof of their Insurance Certificate before purchasing – please ask if you need clarification on this.
- The Coach Membership Card costs $300 for the year, running July 1 through June 30.
- This card does expire every June 30th.
Rental Spaces
Mt. Pleasant has one ice rink, a multipurpose room that overlooks the ice rink, a smaller conference room, and a front lobby, all of which are available for rental. For bookings, please complete the special facility application and email it to eventbooking@baltimorecity.gov.
The arena does have a limited quantity of skate helpers available for rental as well, on a first-come, first-served basis. The rental charge for the skate helper covers the duration of the public skate session. There are no refunds or partial refunds if a skate helper is only used for a portion of the session.
Rental Prices
- Ice Rental: $210hr
- Ice cut charge with rental: $60 per hour
- Multi-Purpose Room Rental: $90 per hour
- Small Conference Room Rental: $90 per hour
- Birthday Party in Lobby: 12ppl max, 2 tables: $50 per hour
Management reserves the right to restrict the use of skate helpers during busy public sessions.
Contact Information
Address: 6101 Hillen Rd. Baltimore, Md. 21239
Phone Number: 443-984-4075
For booking inquiries and venue tours, call the event booking number at 410-545-1978 or via email at eventbooking@baltimorecity.gov between 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Event Booking hours of operation: Monday - Friday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.