General Questions
The weather forecast looks ominous. Are you open?
Is The Boston Common Frog Pond a real pond?
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.
Then why is it called 'Frog Pond'?
Because it used to be a real pond and there were lots of frogs living in it.
Do frogs live in the pond now?
Not anymore.
Cash or credit?
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.
Parking & Directions
How do I get there?
Our Directions page has detailed instructions on how to get to Frog Pond.
What is the closest MBTA stop?
Park Street on both Red & Green Lines and Downtown Crossing on both Red & Orange Lines.
Is there parking close by?
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.
Ice Skating Season
When does ice skating start?
What size skates do you rent?
Do you rent figure skates or hockey skates?
Do you rent helmets?
What Time Does College Night Start?
Is hockey allowed?
How old does a child have to be to start skating?
We can't skate! What do we do?
What should my child wear while ice skating at Frog Pond?
Where can I store my belongings while I skate?
Spring & Summer Season
When does the Carousel start running?
When does the Spray Pool open?
How much does Spray Pool admission cost?
There is no cost to cool off in the Frog Pond Spray Pool. Enjoy!
Are pets allowed in Frog Pond?
Service animals are welcome. Other animals/pets are not allowed in the water or facility at Frog Pond.
Fall Season
What's happening at Frog Pond in the fall?
Movie Nights, Pumpkin Float, and the Carousel! Check out our Calendar page for info.
Discounts & Special Offers
Does Frog Pond offer any discounts?
Yes! During the winter ice skating season, The Skating Club of Boston and Boston Common Frog Pond offer free admission and skate rentals to:
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- 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!