Boston Common Frog Pond Ice Skating
Through Mar 8Nov 16 – Mar 8 · 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Mid-November 2026 through early March 2027 (weather permitting). Mon 10:00 AM – 3:45 PM; Tue–Thu 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Ticket sales end 30 minutes before closing.
Boston Common Frog Pond38 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108 · 0.5 mi approx. from BostonDirections
All ages (free admission for children under 58 inches tall; Bobby the Seal balance aids for toddlers)
From $10Free for skaters under 58 inches tall; $10 for skaters 58 inches and over. Skate rentals: $15 adults, $10 children; Bobby the Seal rental $18/hr; lockers $7.
About this adventure
Located in the heart of America's oldest public park, the Boston Common Frog Pond transforms each winter into Boston's most iconic outdoor ice skating destination. Skaters of all ages glide beneath the historic golden-domed State House and twinkling tree canopies. Beginners and young toddlers can steady themselves with 'Bobby the Skating Seal' rental aids, making it an approachable first skating experience for little ones. The facility offers heated indoor warming areas, coin lockers, and full-service skate rentals ranging from toddler size 8T to adult size 15. Afterward, families can warm up with hot cocoa, warm pretzels, and hearty soups from the on-site Frog Pond Café. Admission is uniquely based on height, allowing younger children under 58 inches to skate completely free. Paved walkways surrounding the pond provide smooth stroller access for non-skating spectators.
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