Enjoy a time-honored winter tradition in Boston - ice skating! Throughout the Greater Boston area, you'll discover a range of outdoor skating arenas offering public skating, hockey leagues, skating lessons and accessible skating equipment.
Frog Pond Ice Skating Rink
LOCATION: BOSTON COMMON
The Frog Pond Skating Rink is a staple in Boston’s winter season. In the heart of the Boston Common, you’ll be close to plenty of restaurants, landmark attractions and holiday lights. Think of this as the perfect excuse to spend an entire day in one of Boston's most bustling neighborhoods!
Schedule: Monday: 10:00am - 3:45pm; Tuesday - Thursday, & Sunday: 10:00am - 9:00pm; Friday & Saturday: 10:00am - 10:00pm
Price: Under 58-inches: Free; 58-inches and over: $10.00
Offers: Skate Rentals, Skate Sharpening, Lockers, Skating Aids
Skate @ Canal District
LOCATION: 300 ATHENAEUM STREET, CAMBRIDGE
Skate @ Canal District is a professionally maintained community ice skating rink in the heart of Kendall Square. Not only is this the perfect place to dust off your skates and get into the winter spirit, but it is also perfect for first-time skaters looking for lessons. Bonus for our vegan friends - Plant Pub is right across the street!
Schedule: Monday & Tuesday: Noon - 5:00pm; Wednesday & Thursday: Noon - 8:00pm; Friday: Noon - 9:00pm; Saturday: 11:00am - 9:00pm; Sunday: 11:00am - 6:00pm
Price: Children 13 & Under: $1; Students & Seniors: $4; Adults: $6
Offers: Skate Rentals, Skate Sharpening, Lockers, Season Passes, Private Rink Rentals, Skating School, Group Outings, Parking
The Rink at 401 Park
Location: 401 Park Drive, Fenway
Located right next to Time Out Market and Trillium Fenway, The Rink at 401 Park has everything from skating lessons to themed nights. Make sure to enjoy a craft beer at Trillium, a donut from Union Square Donuts, or other culinary options at Time Out Market after you skate.
Schedule: Monday - Friday: 3:00pm - 9:00pm; Saturday: 11:00am - 10:00pm; Sunday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Price: Seniors & Kids Under 12: $6; College students: $8; Adults: $12
Offers: Skate Rentals, Special Events and Pop-ups
The Jack Kirrane Ice Skating Rink at Larz Anderson Park
LOCATION: LARZ ANDERSON PARK, BROOKLINE
The Jack Kirrane Ice Skating Rink is open to the public for skating lessons, hockey leagues and private rink rentals. The rink offers adult drop-in hockey games for players of all skill levels, making it the perfect place to hang out with friends and dust off those skates!
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday: 9:00am - Noon; Friday: Noon - 3:00pm & 8:00pm - 10:00pm; Saturday: Noon - 5:00pm; Sunday: Noon - 6:45pm
Price: College students, Seniors, & Kids Under 12: $7; Adults: $9 (Resident Discount: $2)
Offers: Skate Rentals, Season Passes, Private Rentals, Drop-In Hockey
DCR Kelly Outdoor Rink
LOCATION: 1 MARBURY TERRACE, JAMAICA PLAIN
A visit to this public skating rink in Jamaica Plain is a must if you're looking for accessible ice skating. Offering ice sleds that can be outfitted with stroller bars or propelled by hockey sticks, the Kelly Outdoor Rink allows everyone to enjoy this time-honored tradition. Skating is also free if you have your own skates!
Schedule: Sunday - Friday: Noon - 7:30pm; Saturday: 1:00pm - 7:30pm
Price: Free; Skate Rentals: $3
Offers: Skate Rentals, Adaptive Skating Equipment