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Christmas Ice Skating Near Boston

Included when the rink's own listing describes it as outdoor or seasonal and it sits within 30 miles of downtown. Holiday dates change every year, so confirm the season before you go. Indoor rinks that skate all year are on the main near page, not here.

6 rinks within 30 miles of downtown Boston describe themselves as outdoor or seasonal, the usual set for holiday and Christmas skating. Steriti Memorial Rink in Boston ranks first. Opening dates are not in our data, so check the rink for this year's season.

6 outdoor and seasonal rinks near Boston

6 rinks on this page

  1. Steriti Memorial Rink

    4.7 221 reviews Boston, MA

    561 Commercial St, Boston, MA, 02109

    +1 617-523-9327 Visit website Photos (145)

    Hours not listed. Confirm directly before you go.

    Temporarily closed on Google

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate.

    Steriti Memorial Rink in Boston, MA takes the top spot, rated 4.7 out of 5 from 221 reviews. Its listing mentions skate rentals.

    IndoorSeasonalSkate rentalsAccessible

  2. 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, MA is next up, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 1,760 reviews.

    OutdoorAccessible

  3. Johnson Ice Rink

    4.5 83 reviews Cambridge, MA

    Johnson Athletics Center, 120 Vassar St, Cambridge, MA, 02139

    +1 617-452-3690 Visit website Photos (29)

    Hours: Mon-Fri 7AM-9PM Sat-Sun 11AM-7PM

    Perfect for a classic outdoor skate, hockey and learning to skate.

    Johnson Ice Rink in Cambridge, MA rounds out this stretch of the list, rated 4.5 out of 5 from 83 reviews. Its listing mentions hockey and skating lessons.

    IndoorSeasonalHockeyLessonsAccessible

  4. 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, MA is another strong option, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 48 reviews. Its listing mentions skate rentals.

    OutdoorSkate rentalsAccessible

  5. 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, MA is also worth a look, rated 3.9 out of 5 from 9 reviews.

    OutdoorAccessible

  6. 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, MA is next up, rated 4.1 out of 5 from 126 reviews.

    OutdoorSeasonal

Frequently asked questions

How many holiday ice rinks are near Boston?

We list 6 here, led by Steriti Memorial Rink in Boston. Included when the rink's own listing describes it as outdoor or seasonal and it sits within 30 miles of downtown. Holiday dates change every year, so confirm the season before you go. Indoor rinks that skate all year are on the main near page, not here.

Which rink ranks first?

Steriti Memorial Rink in Boston, MA ranks first here, with a 4.7 Google rating from 221 reviews. Rankings weigh the rating by how many reviews sit behind it.

Which of these list Sunday hours?

3 of the 6 rinks on this page list Sunday hours, including Boston Common Frog Pond, Johnson Ice Rink and Paw Paw Pond. Public sessions inside those hours change, so confirm with the rink.

How do you decide what appears here?

Included when the rink's own listing describes it as outdoor or seasonal and it sits within 30 miles of downtown. Holiday dates change every year, so confirm the season before you go. Indoor rinks that skate all year are on the main near page, not here. Details come from each rink's public Google listing as of October 8, 2026.

Listing data from public Google business profiles, last updated October 8, 2026. Report a correction.

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