Winter Ice Skating

Welcome to the 2024 – 2025 skating season! 

The Boston Common Frog Pond outdoor ice rink is open for the season!

Please see our holiday hours below!

General Hours

Sunday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Monday: 10:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing.

Holiday Hours

December 23rd: 10:00 AM – 3:45 PM
Extended Hours 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
December 24th: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
December 25th: Closed
December 31st: 8:00 AM – 1:00PM
(The Frog Pond Skating Spectacular at 3:00PM and 5:30PM)
January 1st: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Admission

The admission price is based on the skater’s height.

  • 58-Inches and Over: $10.00
  • Under 58-Inches: Free

Note: Admission tickets permit skaters to skate for as long as they would like. Re-entry is not permitted once you leave the gates. If you wish to return, you will be required to purchase a new ticket for re-entry. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing.

Skate Rentals

Sizes 8T all the way up to a men’s 15. MA sales tax included on skate rentals.

  • Adult Skates: $15.00
  • Kid Skates: $10.00

Additional Services

  • Lockers: $7.00 per locker
  • Skate Sharpening: $12.00 per pair
  • Bobby the Skating Seal/Skating Aid: $18.00 per hour
    Skating aids for children who are learning to skate.

Methods of Payment

For your convenience, the following forms of payment are accepted at Frog Pond: Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, Apple Pay and Android Pay.

Coaching

Coaching is not allowed during Frog Pond public sessions unless approved in advance through The Skating Club of Boston’s management or The Skating Academy’s management.

Re-Entry

Admission tickets permit skaters to skate for as long as they would like. Re-entry is not permitted once you leave the gates. If you wish to return, you will be required to purchase a new ticket for re-entry.