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7 Best Outdoor Ice Rinks in Massachusetts 2026 List

By the Ice Skating Near You Editorial Team 6 min read

We list 7 outdoor ice rinks in Massachusetts, and all 7 are here, ranked by Google rating with review volume taken into account, so a rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a handful of perfect scores.

Every entry shows the hours, address, phone number and website from the rink's own Google listing as of October 8, 2026.

Want to compare them with the rest? See all 135 ice rinks in Massachusetts, ranked the same way with filters and a map.

The list at a glance

  1. Boston Common Frog Pond Boston · 4.6
  2. Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink Charlestown · 4.2
  3. Paw Paw Pond Hanover · 3.9
  4. Kelly Outdoor Rink Jamaica Plain · 4.1
  5. Kennedy Park Ice Skating Pond Fall River
  6. Monterey Outdoor Skating Rink Monterey
  7. North Park Ice Skating Pond Fall River

The 7 best outdoor ice rinks in Massachusetts

  1. Boston Common Frog Pond

    4.6 1,760 reviews Boston, MA

    38 Beacon St, Boston, MA, 02108

    +1 617-635-2120 Visit website Photos (1,857)

    Hours: Mon 10AM-3:45PM Tue-Thu 10AM-9PM Fri-Sat 10AM-10PM Sun 10AM-9PM

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Boston Common Frog Pond in Boston takes the top spot, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,760 reviews.

    Boston Common Frog Pond is an outdoor ice rink at 38 Beacon St in Boston. Google reviewers give it 4.6 out of 5 across 1,760 reviews, the most-reviewed rink we list in Massachusetts.

    Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "A spray pool in summer & outdoor ice-skating rink in winter, with a snack bar & carousel."

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    OutdoorAccessible

  2. Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink

    4.2 48 reviews Charlestown, MA

    150 Rutherford Ave, Charlestown, MA, 02129

    +1 617-242-9728 Visit website Photos (15)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink in Charlestown is next up, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 48 reviews. Its listing mentions skate rentals.

    Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink is an outdoor ice rink at 150 Rutherford Ave in Charlestown. Google reviewers give it 4.2 out of 5 across 48 reviews. Its listing mentions skate rentals. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    In its own words: "Outdoor ice rink open November through March, with public skate sessions & skate rentals."

    No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.

    OutdoorSkate rentalsAccessible

  3. Paw Paw Pond

    3.9 9 reviews Hanover, MA

    147 Summer St, Hanover, MA, 02339

    Phone not listed Website not listed Photos (9)

    Hours: Mon-Sun 9AM-5PM

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Paw Paw Pond in Hanover rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews.

    Paw Paw Pond is an outdoor ice rink at 147 Summer St in Hanover. Google reviewers give it 3.9 out of 5 across 9 reviews. That is a small sample, so weigh it lightly. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    It lists opening hours on all seven days.

    OutdoorAccessible

  4. Kelly Outdoor Rink

    4.1 126 reviews Jamaica Plain, MA

    1 Marbury Terrace, Jamaica Plain, MA, 02130

    +1 617-727-7000 Visit website Photos (58)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Temporarily closed on Google

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Kelly Outdoor Rink in Jamaica Plain is another strong option, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 126 reviews.

    Kelly Outdoor Rink is an outdoor ice rink at 1 Marbury Terrace in Jamaica Plain. Google reviewers give it 4.1 out of 5 across 126 reviews. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions.

    In its own words: "This unpretentious, open-air neighborhood ice rink is open for skating seasonally."

    No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go. Google currently marks it as temporarily closed, which is common for seasonal rinks outside their season.

    OutdoorSeasonal

  5. Kennedy Park Ice Skating Pond

    No rating yet Fall River, MA

    Street address not listed

    Phone not listed Visit website

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Kennedy Park Ice Skating Pond in Fall River is also worth a look. It has no Google rating yet.

    Kennedy Park Ice Skating Pond is an outdoor ice rink in Fall River, MA. It has no Google rating on file yet. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.

    OutdoorAccessible

  6. Monterey Outdoor Skating Rink

    No rating yet Monterey, MA

    30 Fox Hill Rd, Monterey, MA, 01245

    Phone not listed Website not listed Photos (2)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Monterey Outdoor Skating Rink in Monterey is next up. It has no Google rating yet.

    Monterey Outdoor Skating Rink is an outdoor ice rink at 30 Fox Hill Rd in Monterey. It has no Google rating on file yet. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.

    OutdoorAccessible

  7. North Park Ice Skating Pond

    No rating yet Fall River, MA

    Street address not listed

    Phone not listed Visit website

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    North Park Ice Skating Pond in Fall River rounds out this stretch of the list. It has no Google rating yet.

    North Park Ice Skating Pond is an outdoor ice rink in Fall River, MA. It has no Google rating on file yet. Its listing does not mention programs such as hockey, lessons or skate rental, so ask the rink what runs during public sessions. Google lists it for a wheelchair accessible entrance.

    No opening hours are listed, so check the rink's schedule before you go.

    OutdoorAccessible

How we ranked them

Each rink's position comes from its Google rating, weighted by how many reviews sit behind it. A 4.7 from several hundred skaters is a steadier signal than a 5.0 from three, so it ranks higher. Rinks with no rating at all come last.

A rink appears here when its own Google listing says it offers this, so the list is a starting point rather than the full picture. A rink that offers it without saying so will not show up. Nobody pays to be listed or ranked.

Before you go

Rinks share their ice between public skating, hockey, figure skating and lessons, so a rink can be open all day with only a few hours of public skate. Check the session calendar on the rink's website or call ahead, especially on holidays and school breaks.

New to the ice? Read how to ice skate for the first time, what to wear and how skates should fit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best place for outdoor ice rinks in Massachusetts?

Boston Common Frog Pond in Boston ranks first, with a 4.6 Google rating from 1,760 reviews.

How many outdoor ice rinks are there in Massachusetts?

We list 7 in 6 cities across Massachusetts. This post covers the top 7; the full list is on our Massachusetts page.

Which of these are open on Sundays?

2 of the 7 list Sunday hours on Google: Boston Common Frog Pond and Paw Paw Pond. Public session times inside those hours vary, so check each rink's schedule.

How did you rank these?

By Google rating weighted by review volume, as of October 8, 2026. A rink with hundreds of consistent reviews outranks one with a few perfect scores. No rink pays to be listed or ranked.

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