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 857-702-3890
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 857-702-3890
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 857-702-3890
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
3/17/23: No evening public skating from 6p-750p
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
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.