The Frog Pond is one of Boston Common's most popular attractions. Though it was probably a natural pond at some point, today's Frog Pond is artificial. Great fun any time of the year, in the winter the Frog Pond is frozen over for ice skating from November to mid-March, and it features skate rentals, a concessions stand, restrooms, and a warming area.
The Frog Pond Skating Rink opens for the season this year on Thursday, Nov. 15, 2007.
Frog Pond Location
The Frog Pond is located in the northeast portion of Boston Common, near Beacon Street and the Massachusetts State House. The closest T station is Park Street (red and green lines). Pay parking is available under the park in the Boston Common garage (enter on Charles Street between the Common and Public Garden).
Frog Pond Ice Skating Hours 2007
- Open Sunday to Thursday, 10 am to 9 pm (Rink closes at 5 pm on Monday)
- Friday and Saturday, 10 am to 10 pm
- Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
- Open Christmas Eve 10 am to 5 pm
- Open New Year's Eve 10 am to 8 pm
- Open New Year's Day noon to 5 pm
Frog Pond Ice Skating Admission
- Free for ages 13 and under
- $4 for ages 14 and older
- Family passes are $150
- Individual season passes are $100
- A lunchtime pass, good Monday through Friday, 11 am to 3 pm (holidays excluded), is $60
Frog Pond Ice Skate Rentals
You can bring your own ice skates to the Frog Pond, or if you don't have your own you can rent a pair.- $5 for ages 14 and under
- $8 for ages 14 and older
Additional Info
- Locker rentals are available for $1.
- Younger kids will also enjoy a visit to the Tadpole Playground, located adjacent to the Frog Pond and featuring a play structure and safety play surfacing.
- For more information visit bostoncommonfrogpond.org