Ice skating is great fun for the whole family, and you can learn how to skate at almost any age. Gliding over the ice without resistance is not just exhilarating but also gives you a really good aerobic workout.
If you don’t have your own skates, no problem; most skating rinks offer skate rentals at reasonable rates ($6 in 2023).
Wear clothing that is warm and loose so you can move freely. Gloves are recommended, and a helmet is not mandatory but can give you protection from falls and increase your confidence.
have been around for a long time and take advantage of frozen local fields, ponds, and lakes. This practice is no longer as common in Boston. Winter temperatures have warmed over time.
are less weather-dependent and are popular in the Boston area. For example, >Frog Pond on the Common is a much-loved outdoor rink and a popular holiday outing for Bostonians.
of course, offer protection from the weather and a higher quality of ice preparation. Please note that skating times for the public are limited, and you need to check the rink's website for public skating schedules.
Ed Bruns Arena | Arlington | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Snack bar, Skate rentals Hours: Visit link for public skating hours (September-April) Address: 422 Summer St, Arlington, MA 02474 |
DCR Steriti Memorial Rink | Boston | $6 | Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Public skating hours, Sunday:, 3:00 pm-6:50 pm, Tuesday:, 12:00 pm-2:20 pm, Wednesday:, 12:00 pm-2:50 pm, Thursday:, 12:00 pm-2:20 pm, Friday:, 12:00 pm-3:50 pm, 7:00 pm-9:50 pm, Saturday:, 4:00 pm-9:50 pm, Public stick time, Wednesday:, 10:00 am-11:50 am Address: 561 Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109 |
DCR Murphy Memorial Rink | Boston | $6 | Facilities: Skate rentals Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Large Rink, Sunday:, 2:00 pm-3:50 pm, Tuesday - Thursday:, 12:00 pm-1:50 pm, Friday:, 6:00 pm-7:50 pm, 12:00 pm-1:50 pm, Saturday:, 7:00 pm-8:50 pm, Small Ice, Sunday:, 10:00 am-3:50 pm, Monday - Thursday:, 12:00 pm-5:50 pm, Friday:, 12:00 pm-7:50 pm, Saturday:, 10:00 am-7:50 pm Address: 1880 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127 |
DCR Reilly Memorial Rink | Brighton | $6 | Facilities: Skate rentals (weekends only) Hours: Public skating, Sunday:, 2:00 pm-3:50 pm, Tuesday:, 12:00 pm-1:50 pm, Thursday - Friday:, 12:00 pm-1:50 pm, Saturday:, 2:00 pm-3:50 pm, Public stick time, Wednesday:, 12:00 pm-1:50 pm Address: 355 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135 |
John G. Asiaf Memorial Rink | Brockton | $6 | Facilities: Skate rentals, Snack bar Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 702 Belmont St, Brockton, MA 02301 |
Simoni Memorial Rink | Cambridge | $6 | Facilities: Skate rentals, Snack bar Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 155 Gore St, Cambridge, MA 02141 |
Metropolis Rink | Canton | $6 | Hours: Closed until further notice Address: 2167 Washington St, Canton, MA 02021 |
DCR Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink | Charlestown | $6 | Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Public skating hours, Sunday:, 2:00 pm-3:50 pm, Tuesday:, 12:00 pm-2:20 pm, Thursday - Friday:, 12:00 pm-2:20 pm, Public stick time, Wednesday:, 12:00 pm-1:50 pm Address: 46 Union St., Charlestown, MA 02129 |
DCR Devine Memorial Rink | Dorchester | $6 | Hours: Sunday:, 2:00 pm-3:50 pm, Tuesday - Friday:, 12:00 pm-2:20 pm, Saturday:, 7:00 pm-8:50 pm Address: 995 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA 02122 |
Porrazzo Memorial Rink | East Boston | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Skate rentals, Snack bar Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 199 Coleridge St, East Boston, MA 02128 |
Allied Veterans Memorial Rink | Everett | $6 | Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 65 Elm St, Everett, MA 02149 |
Arthur R. Driscoll Memorial Rink | Fall River | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Pro shop, Skate rentals, Snack bar Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 272 Elsbre St, Fall River, MA 02720 |
Staff Sgt. Robert Pirelli Veterans Memorial Skating Rink | Franklin | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Skate rentals, Snack bar Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 910 Panther Way , Franklin, MA 02038 |
Haverhill Veterans Memorial Rink | Haverhill | $6 | Facilities: Skate rentals Hours: Call for public skating hours. Address: 229 Brook St, Haverhill, MA 01830 |
DCR Bajko Memorial Rink | Hyde Park | $6 | Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Public skating, Sunday:, 2:00 pm-3:50 pm, Tuesday - Wednesday:, 12:00 pm-2:20 pm, Friday:, 12:00 pm-2:20 pm, Public stick time, Thursday:, 12:00 pm-1:50 pm Address: 75 Turtle Pond Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA 02136 |
Stony Brook Reservation | Hyde Park | Free | Facilities: Athletic fields, Bandstand, Bathhouses, Boat ramp, First-aid station, Grills, Ice skating rink, Playground, Picnic area, Restrooms, Spray deck, Tennis court, Wading pool, Swimming pool Activities: Baseball Biking Canoeing and kayaking Cross-country skiing Educational programs Fishing Hiking Horseback riding Ice skating Mountain biking Swimming Tennis Soccer Accessibility: Accessible fishing Accessible playground Accessible restrooms Hours: Sunrise to sunset Address: 95 Turtle Pond Parkway, Hyde Park, MA 02136 |
DCR Kelly Outdoor Rink | Jamaica Plain | $6 | Facilities: Skate rentals: $3 for all, Skate rentals available Mon-Fri 3:00-7:00, Sat 1:00-7:00, Sun 12:00-7:00 Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Opens 12/18/2022 weather permitting, Sunday - Friday:, 12:00 pm-7:30 pm, Saturday:, 1:00 pm-7:30 pm Address: 1 Marbury Terrace, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 |
John J. Janas Memorial Rink | Lowell | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Skate rentals Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 382 Douglas Rd, Lowell, MA 01852 |
Connery Memorial Rink | Lynn | $6 | Facilities: Skate rentals, Snack bar Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 182 Shepard St, Lynn, MA 01904 |
John J. Navin Rink | Marlboro | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Skate rentals, Snack barHours, for Address: 451 Bolton St, Marlboro, MA 01752 |
LoConte Memorial Rink | Medford | $6 | Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Public Skating Hours, Sunday:, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, Tuesday - Thursday:, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, Saturday:, 7:00 pm-9:00 pm Address: 97 Locust St, Medford, MA 02155 |
Flynn Memorial Rink | Medford | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Pro shop, Snack bar Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 300 Elm St, Medford, MA 02180 |
Ulin Memorial Rink | Milton | $6 | Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 11 Unquity Rd, Milton, MA 02186 |
Stephen Hetland Memorial Rink | New Bedford | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Pro shop, Skate rentals , Snack barHours, for Address: 310 Hathaway Boulevard, New Bedford, MA 02740 |
Henry Graf, Jr. Rink | Newburyport | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Skate rentals Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 28 Low St, Newburyport, MA 01950 |
Daly Memorial Rink | Newton | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Skate rentals Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 1 Nonantum Rd, Newton, MA 02458 |
James McVann-Louis O'Keefe Memorial Rink | Peabody | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Skate rentals Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 511 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960 |
John A. Armstrong Memorial Rink | Plymouth | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Pro shop, Skate rentals, Snack bar Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 103 Long Pond Rd, Plymouth, MA 02360 |
Shea Memorial Rink | Quincy | $6 | Facilities: Skate rentals Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 651 Willard St, Quincy, MA 02169 |
Cronin Memorial Rink | Revere | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Skate rentals, Snack bar Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 870 Revere Beach Parkway, Revere, MA 02151 |
Kasabuski Memorial Rink | Saugus | $6 | Hours: Call for public skating hours. Address: 201 Forest St, Saugus, MA 01906 |
Somerville Veterans Memorial Rink | Somerville | $6 | Accessibility: 1 adult size sled 1 handle Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 570 Somerville Ave, Somerville, MA 02143 |
Theodore Aleixo Rink | Taunton | $6 | Facilities: Party room, Snack bar, Skate rentals Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment availableHours, for Address: 150 Honorable Gordon M Owen Riverway, Taunton, MA 02780 |
Waltham Veterans Memorial Rink | Waltham | $6 | Facilities: Skate rentals Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 295 Totten Pond Rd, Waltham, MA 02451 |
Jim Roche Community Ice Arena | West Roxbury | $6 | Facilities: Pro shop, Skate rentals, Snack bar Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link for public skating hours. Address: 1275 VFW Pkwy, West Roxbury, MA 02132 |
Connell Memorial Rink | Weymouth | $6 | Accessibility: Adaptive skating equipment available Hours: Visit link above for public skating hours. Address: 220 Broad St, Weymouth, MA 02188 |