Families ice skating on the Boston Common Frog Pond in winter
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Boston Common Frog Pond: Outdoor Ice Skating in America's Oldest Public Park

Through Mar 7Nov 20 – Mar 7 · 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Mon 10:00 AM–4:00 PM; Tue–Thu 10:00 AM–9:00 PM; Fri–Sat 10:00 AM–10:00 PM; Sun 10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Boston Common Frog Pond38 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108 · 0.5 mi approx. from BostonDirections

All ages; free admission for children 58" and under; Bobby the Seal skate trainer aids available ($15/hr) for young children

From $12Free admission for kids 58" and under; $12 for skaters over 58"; Skate rental $15 adult / $10 child; Bobby the Seal rental $15/hr; Skate sharpening $12

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Set in the historic heart of downtown Boston, the Boston Common Frog Pond transforms each winter into the city's quintessential outdoor ice-skating destination. Surrounded by snow-dusted elm trees and the glowing Beacon Hill and downtown skyline, families glide across open-air refrigerated ice managed by The Skating Club of Boston. Toddlers and beginning skaters can lean on yellow 'Bobby the Seal' skate trainer aids ($15/hr), which double as fun seated push-sleds. Warm up between sessions inside the Frog Pond Cafe with grilled cheese, steaming macaroni, and rich hot cocoa. Admission is completely free for children 58 inches and under, making it an affordable winter staple. Lockers and skate rentals are available on-site; arrive early on weekend afternoons to avoid lines.

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