Frog Pond on Boston Common
Boston, MA 02108
Phone: (617) 635-2120
- Cross Street:
- Charles Hotel
- Hours:
- Mon 10am-5pm, Tue-Thu, Sun 10am-9pm, Fri-Sat 10am-10pm
Editorial Review for Frog Pond on Boston Common – by Citysearch Staff
The Appeal
In the warmer months, Frog Pond--one of three natural mud ponds located on Boston Common--is a huge wading pool, complete with a water fountain in its center. But in November, it's transformed into a giant outdoor rink with a 16,000-square-foot ice-skating surface, becoming a slick playground for kids--as well as a refuge for office workers, who can lace up their skates for an invigorating workout or a leisurely stride-and-glide.
Features
Frog Pond is not totally at the mercy of the elements--the city maintains it through the winter with ice-making equipment stored at the nearby kiosk. The kiosk is also where skaters can take a break from the cold in the warming room, use the restrooms or rent skates.
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Insider Tips
When to GoBefore coming down on holiday weekends and school holidays, serious skaters should consider the rink's long lines and carefree kids.
User Reviews for Frog Pond on Boston Common
12/25/2002 Posted by evilhighpunkin
i am a bostonian, and i think that the frog pond is a very important winter tradition. ever since i was small, my parents have always taken me there to skate and drink hot chocolate. i love to skate, and the frog pond is the closest rink near my house, since our family does not have a car. the frog pond is affordable, friendly, and fun.
Pros: inexpensive, good condition, help available
Cons: no parking, often very crowded, little locker space
10/19/2002 Posted by jjjllybean
I'm not a good skater, but going to the Frog Pond is fun regardless. Especially right near Christmastime, because they have loud speakers set up playing Xmas music and it makes the mood of the whole place romantic and/or fun. There does tend to be many children there, in the early evening (check hours) there are less and that's when the couples come out and people who are not in the "rink" stand around the edges and people watch. I love it because theres something about spending a cold night skating while looking forward to sipping hot chocolate and strolling through the commons looking at the pretty christmas lights. And its cheap!
Pros: Romantic, Easy to get to via T, GREAT date
Cons: sometimes crowded
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