The Boston Common Frog Pond
The Boston Common Frog Pond is nestled in the heart of America’s oldest public park. The Frog Pond is a special jewel of the City of Boston offering a place to enjoy and experience the historic Boston Commons throughout the year. In the winter months from mid-November to mid-March fellow members of the community and visitors alike share the experience of and enjoyment of gliding across the ice and enjoying the winter climate. Whether you are a first-time skater or an aspiring Olympian, The Frog Pond enables you to take pleasure in the sport of ice skating which has a rich heritage in the City of Boston. In the warmer months, the Frog Pond serves as a reflection pool and refreshing wading pool with amusements and activities to enjoy in the warmer weather. The Frog Pond Café is open throughout the year offering a broad selection of meals and snacks in a unique setting.
In recognition of the value of this landmark and the opportunity to elevate and expand this jewel of Boston, America’s third oldest skating club, The Skating Club of Boston has partnered with the Boston Parks Department and the City of Boston to operate the Frog Pond and expand the programs and services offered to the Boston community. This collaboration allows for year-round programs, events, and participation for the Boston community. In addition, The Skating Club of Boston is initiating an expansion of events, shows, community outreach and participation to include ice skating scholarship programs for individuals and school groups and handicapped/special needs ice skating lessons.
Our mission is to utilize the Boston Common Frog Pond as a tool to reach into our community and provide recreation, athletic training, mentoring, scholarship, and valuable experiences to our youth. In addition, we want to utilize the Frog Pond to educate and uplift the minds of the students and citizens in the Boston area and throughout the Commonwealth.
The Boston Common Frog Pond sits at the heart of Boston Common, one of America’s oldest and most treasured public parks. With its new public/private partnership with the Boston Parks Department, the Club now manages the Frog Pond as a year-round venue offering four seasons of family fun. From November through March, the renowned winter ice rink and the Skating Academy are in full swing for locals and tourists alike. In the spring and fall, the ice is gone and the pond is filled with water. The Club operates a children’s carousel from April through October, and offers a variety of warm-weather activities including free morning yoga and special events produced in association with the MSPCA, the Franklin Park Zoo and other Boston-area community groups. During the summer, the excitement notches up and the pond fountains are turned on creating a mini-water park in the hear of Boston. And the year-round Frog Pond Café is a welcome respite no matter what the temperature!
For more information, including hours of operation and a calendar of events, visit the Frog Pond website directly at www.bostonfrogpond.com or clicking here.
