With winter in full swing in the Boston area, it’s time to pull out sweaters and scarves. Seasonal ice skating rinks are also open this time of year, so make the most of the icy weather by going ice skating with family and friends. Keep reading to learn where you can go ice skating in Boston this winter. 
- The Boston Common Frog Pond
Considered one of the best ice skating rinks in the United States, the Boston Common Frog Pond is an excellent place to stretch out your legs during the winter. Ice skating opens to the public in November and closes in March. The rink is open Monday from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. The rink may be closed or experience limited hours on holidays, as is the case with most seasonal rinks.
Admission varies according to each skater’s height. If you’re shorter than 58 inches, admission is free; if you’re 58 inches or taller, admission is $6. Available skate rental at the rink is $12 for adults and $6 for kids. If you plan on skating at the rink multiple times during the winter, you can purchase a season pass.
- Community Ice Skating at Kendall Square
Another excellent place to go ice skating in Boston is Community Ice Skating at Kendall Square. The ice rink is open from mid-December through mid-March. You can plan on skating at the rink on Monday from noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., Friday from noon to 9 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Admission and skate rentals vary by age. A one-day admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, and $1 for children ages 13 and younger. Skate rental is $8 for all adults and $5 for children ages 13 and younger. You can also purchase a season pass if you plan on skating several times throughout the winter season. You can also purchase hot drinks and snacks at the snack bar.
- Steriti Memorial Rink
If you would like to go to an indoor ice rink, check out the Steriti Memorial Rink. The facility opens mid-November and closes mid-March; however, public skating doesn’t open until late-November. You can stop by the rink to skate on Monday and Tuesday from noon to 2:20 p.m., Wednesday from noon to 2:50 p.m., Thursday from noon to 2:20 p.m., Friday from noon to 3:50 p.m. and from 7–9:50 p.m., Saturday from 4–9:50 p.m. and Sunday from 3–6:50 p.m.
Admission is free to the public. You can bring your own skates or plan on renting skates for $5. One of the highlights of the Steriti Memorial Rink is its spectacular view of the harbor from the rink.
If you’re looking for something fun to do this winter, check out any one of these ice skating rinks. Enjoy the brisk winter weather on the rink with your friends and family.
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