Winter is here leaving a lot of Bostonians puzzled for date night ideas. We say skip “Netflix and chill” and do something a little more adventurous like outdoor ice skating.
Whether you’re trying ice skating for the first time or you are Bruin’s Center Patrice Bergeron, gliding on one of the outdoor ice skating rinks around Boston is a great way to get outside and stay active in the wintertime. We’ve rounded up the top 6 outdoor skating rinks around Boston offerings gorgeous city views and snack bars where you can warm up with a cup of hot cocoa.
Top 6 Outdoor Skating Rinks Around Boston…
1. Kendall Square…
Where: Community Ice Skating at Kendall | (617) 492-0941 | 300 Athenaeum Street | Cambridge, MA
Hours: Monday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM, Tuesday – Saturday 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Sunday 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Admission: Adult $5.00, Student $3.00, Children $1.00
Rentals: Adult $8.00, Student $8.00, Children $5.00
2. Boston Harbor…
Where: Boston Harbor Hotel | (617) 439-7000| 70 Rowes Wharf | Boston, MA 02110
Hours: Monday – Friday 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Saturday – Sunday 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Admission: Adults $10.00, Children $5
Rentals: Adults $10.00, Children $8.00
3. Harvard…
Where: Harvard Yard | (617) 496-2200 2 Kirkland Street | Cambridge, MA 02138
Hours: Monday – Sunday 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Opens January 22, 2016)
Admission: Free
Rentals: $5.00
4. Boston Common…
Where: The Boston Common Frog Pond | 38 Beacon Street | Boston, MA 02108
Hours: Monday 10:00 AM – 3:45 PM, Tuesday – Thursday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM, Friday – Saturday 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Admission: Adult $5.00, Children Free
Rentals: Adult $10.00, Children $5.00
5. Brookline…
Where: Kirrane Ice Skating Rink | (617) 739-7518 | 25 Newton St, Brookline, MA 02445
Hours: Tuesday 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Thursday 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM, Friday 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Saturday – Sunday 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Admission: $7.00
Rentals: $7.00
6. Jamaica Plain…
Where: Kelly Outdoor Skating Rink | (617) 727-7000 | 1 Marbury Terrace, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
Hours: Sunday – Friday 12:00 PM – 7:30 PM, Saturday 1:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Admission: Free
Rentals: $2.00
Note: All outdoor skating rinks and weather dependent. Also The Charles Hotel skating rink is closed for the season.
