FAQ

Without a crystal ball, it’s tough to tell. Our decisions are usually day-to-day. We make every attempt to communicate any decision to close or delay openings due to weather or emergencies by posting a notification bar at the top of our web site, adding an update to our Facebook.com/FrogPondBoston page, and sending a message via Twitter.com/FrogPondBoston.

No, it is man-made to allow ice skating and a shallow pool. Frog Pond has refrigeration, compressors and cooling systems below ground.  It is actually a rink, not a pond.

Because it used to be a real pond and there were lots of frogs living in it.

Not anymore.

We accept both cash and credit cards for Café purchases, Carousel admission, ice skating admission, and skate rental fees. The Spray Pool is free and open to the public.

Our Directions page has detailed instructions on how to get to Frog Pond.

Park Street on both Red & Green Lines and Downtown Crossing on both Red & Orange Lines.

Boston Common Parking Garage is located at 0 Charles St, Boston, MA. There is also street parking around Boston Common as well as other parking garages in Back Bay and downtown Boston.

Gosh, we really need a crystal ball! Frog Pond is an outdoor rink so the opening date for our ice skating season is determined by the weather. We plan for mid-November and will keep our visitors updated by posting a notification bar at the top of our web site, continually updating our Facebook page, and sending messages via Twitter and Instagram.

8T all the way up to a men’s 15.  We can accommodate all sizes for kids, ladies, and men within that range. 

We rent both styles of skates. The supplies are limited.

We do not rent helmets, but recommend that you bring your own.

College Night is open to all college students and offers discounted ice skating admission every Tuesday, 6-9pm. We even spotlight local schools with free admission. Check out the schedule! You must show a valid college ID. You can bring your own skates or take advantage of our skate rentals at the regular rate.

No, we do not have the accommodations necessary to allow hockey at Frog Pond.

There is no age limit for skaters. 

The Skating Club of Boston Skating Academy offers private, semi-private and group lessons at Frog Pond. If you’d rather go the old fashioned route, we now offer skating aids for children – Bobby the Skating Seal – for $15 per hour. No other skating aids are allowed on the ice.

We defer to your good judgement! Everyone should dress for the weather on the day they will visit. Layer, layer, layer. Helmets, mittens, gloves and warm socks are strongly recommended. 

Locker rentals are available. There is a big demand on weekends and holidays so plan accordingly.

We hope to bring the Carousel back during April of each year. Exact dates are posted on our web site, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

The spray pool opens in late June with a free celebration for our visitors. Date, time, etc. are posted on our web site,Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

There is no cost to cool off in the Frog Pond Spray Pool. Enjoy!

Service animals are welcome. Other animals/pets are not allowed in the water or facility at Frog Pond.

Movie Nights, Pumpkin Float, and the Carousel! Check out our Calendar page for info.

Yes! During the winter ice skating season, The Skating Club of Boston and Boston Common Frog Pond offer free admission and skate rentals to:

• • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Massachusetts Bay “Littles”

• U.S. Armed Forces active duty personnel and veterans
• City of Boston employees

>> Find out more about these discounts

Additionally, there are many special offers throughout the season (College Night, Pats Week, etc.) promoted on social media. Make sure you follow Frog Pond on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram!