Overview
Ice skating is a great winter activity for people of all ages and abilities. Many ice skating rinks have skate rentals ($) and snack concessions. Call local rink for availability. Hours are subject to change.
Note: A number of rinks owned by DCR are managed under leases or permits by private or other public entities under leases or permits.
Additional Resources
EHO -Charlestown
Facility opens 9/10/2022 and closes 4/16/2023
Public skating begins 11/25/2022, ends 3/19/2023
DCR Emmons Horrigan O'Neil Memorial Rink
46 Union St., Charlestown, MA 02129 directions
(617) 242-9728
Ice time booking (617) 727-5290
Public skating hours
- Sunday 2pm - 3:50pm
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 12pm - 2:20pm
- Wednesday 12pm - 1:50pm public stick time
Steriti - Boston
Facility opens 11/19/2022 and closes 4/16/2023
Public skating begins 11/25/2022, ends 3/19/2023
DCR Steriti Memorial Rink
561 Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109 directions
617) 523-9327
Ice time booking (617) 727-5290 ext. 506
Public skating hours
- Sunday: 3pm - 6:50pm
- Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 12pm - 2:20pm
- Wednesday: public skating 12pm - 2:50pm, public stick time 10am - 11:50am
- Friday: 12pm - 3:50pm & 7pm - 9:50pm
- Saturday: 4pm - 9:50pm
Devine - Dorchester
Facility opens 9/10/2022 and closes 4/16/2023
Public skating begins 11/25/2022, ends 3/19/2023
DCR Devine Memorial Rink
995 Morrissey Blvd, Dorchester, MA 02122 directions
617) 436-4356
Ice time booking (617) 727-5290 ext. 506
Public skating hours
- Sunday: 2pm - 3:50pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Friday: 12pm - 2:20pm
- Saturday: 7pm - 8:50pm
Murphy - South Boston
Facility opens 9/10/2022 and closes 4/16/2023
Public skating begins 11/25/2022, ends 3/19/2023
DCR Murphy Memorial Rink
1880 William J Day Blvd, Boston, MA 02127 directions
(617) 269-7060
Public skating hours (large rink)
- Sunday: 2pm - 3:50pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 12pm - 1:50pm
- Friday: 12pm - 1:50pm & 6pm - 7:50pm
- Saturday: 7pm - 8:50pm
Public skating hours (small rink)
- Sunday: 10am - 3:50pm
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday: 12pm - 5:50pm
- Friday: 12pm - 7:50pm
- Saturday: 10am - 7:50pm
Bajko - Hyde Park
Facility opens 9/10/2022 and closes 4/16/2023
Public skating begins 11/25/2022, ends 3/19/2023
DCR Bajko Memorial Rink
75 Turtle Pond Pkwy, Hyde Park, MA 02136 directions
(617) 364-9188
Public skating hours
- Sunday: 2pm - 3:50pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 12pm - 2:20pm
- Thursday: public stick time 12pm - 1:50pm
Reilly - Brighton
Facility opens 9/10/2022 and closes 4/16/2023
Public skating begins 11/25/2022, ends 3/19/2023
DCR Reilly Memorial Rink
355 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135 directions
(617) 277-7822
Public skating hours
- Saturday & Sunday: 2pm - 3:50pm
- Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 12pm - 1:50pm
- Wednesday: public stick time 12pm - 1:50pm
Kelly Outdoor - Jamaica Plain
Due to extreme cold temperatures and high wind speeds the Kelly Outdoor Skating Rink is closed effective February 3, 2023. The rink is expected to reopen on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at 12:00PM and resume normal operations.
Public skating begins 12/17/2022 and closes 3/12/2023
Weather permitting
DCR Kelly Outdoor Rink
1 Marbury Terrace, Jamaica Plain, MA 02130 directions
(617) 727-7000
Sunday through Friday 12pm - 7:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 7:30pm
Holiday Schedule and Exceptions for Public Skating
Christmas Eve 12/24/2022
Public skating at all rinks 12pm - 2:50pm. Rinks closed at 2:50pm. All rinks are closed on Christmas Day 12/25/2022
New Year’s Eve 12/31/2022
Public skating at all rinks 12pm - 2:50pm. Rinks close at 2:50pm with the exception of the Steriti Rink in the North End, which will stay open until 9:50pm. (Boston’s First Night Celebration.)
New Year’s Day 1/1/2023
All rinks are closed with the exception of Kelly, Steriti & Murphy. Regular hours at Kelly, Steriti & Murphy will be open for public skating 11am-3:50pm
Martin Luther King Day 1/16/2023
Public skating will be offered at all rinks 10am-2:20pm
Super Bowl Sunday 2/12/2023
All rinks closes at 4pm
Public School Vacation Weeks
December 26, 2022 - December 30, 2022 & February 20, 2023 - February 24, 2023
Public skating at all rinks open 10am - 2:50pm
Kelly operates on a regular schedule, 12:00PM-7:30PM.