Frog Pond on Boston Common

10/28/05

Instead of taking a walk in the park, go ice-skating on the Common.

by Contributor at Citysearch

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.