This rink is typical, old school DCR...cold and lacking in seats. Parking can be difficult if you…read moreget there during a peak time. Otherwise, it's in a great end of Southie with some cool views!

During the winter season, the DCR operated rinks are wonderful for affordable family outings. We…read morelove visiting Murphy for their weekend open skate. Free ice skating ($8 skate rentals) and easy street parking is a big win! The open skate sessions are certainly popular, but I haven't found them to be excessively crowded and have always had a pleasant experience.

*** 2019-2020 ***…read more The Reilly Memorial Rink at Cleveland Circle is a short walk from both the final stop on the C Line, and the Reservoir Station on the D Line. During my first visit this season, I noticed that the ladies room had been moved to the corner, and enlarged with a separate changing room space that isn't padded to protect any ice skates on your feet. I also noticed that they didn't zamboni the ice that public skate time. Public skating begins 11/29/19, ends 3/1/20 Public skating hours Saturday & Sunday: 2pm - 3:50pm Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 12pm - 1:50pm Wednesday: public stick time 12pm - 1:50pm

The only pro of this establishment is that there is free-of-charge public skating. The rentals are…read morealso decently cheap, $7 for figure skates & $8 for hockey skates I believe. Aside from that, there really isn't anything special. The second I got onto the ice, I was bombarded by about 25 little kids who consistently kept falling right in front of my skates. Keep in mind, this wasn't as hazardous as it could've been because I was only able to go about 2 mph on my skates as each square-foot was covered by an ice skater. I felt like I was playing dodgeball. By no means was this the fault of the kids, because everyone learns to skate at some point and it was actually quite cute seeing them learn. However, the public skating hours are very limited (2 hours per weekend day) + (the fact that it's free). Everybody is gonna sprint there! This isn't ideal, practice, or physically safe. There was absolutely no room to skate freely. Also, the rental hockey skates I got were very weird, the blade was not centered correctly and it seemed like it needed some sharpening.

Relive your childhood skating in this family-friendly and musically dynamic atmosphere. Flashing…read morelights add visual intensity. The music selection should appeal to all ages, running the gamut from disco 70s to more contemporary dance selections. Enjoy watching the talented skaters while you hone your skill and improve with every lap around the vintage wooden skate floor. Menu options were diverse (wings, chicken tenders, hot dogs, hamburgers, pizza, French fries) and prices were such that you didn't feel financially insulted. Slushie machine not working on this night, some sodas were out, and parking can be a bit tricky, but all in all, Chez Vous was intoxicatingly fun.

Best soul food in Boston served every Sunday!!! I swear you won't be disappointed!!! The banana…read morepudding cake is impeccable no notes!!!

Romantic notion when you're pretty much skating on concrete?…read more The admission fee and rentals make this spot totally not worth. You're really only here for the location and that nebulous "romantic feel". The ice itself is atrocious, even though the rink (and I use that term lightly) does get a Zamboni out from time-to-time. But the ice is so uneven. You can see concrete in some spots, with how some of the ice is so thin. You'll encounter a lot of folks that cannot stay vertical on skates, it's just the reality. Don't be surprised when someone behind you suddenly grabs you in desperation to prevent themselves from falling. Plus it's super crowded here during peak times. There are so many other nearby spots of grab better and more affordable concessions, so don't fall for the ones here.

Had a great time skating there with one of my friends the other day it was quite busy which is…read morefine. Unfortunately when I went I needed my blades sharpened but the guy who could do that wasn't there, oh well next time. Went to go get a locker and u have to pay for it when u enter and it just wasn't clear and I felt like I was cutting the long line by getting a locker. Stopped and grabbed a lil snack and my friend and I both got the 50/50 and fries were good but they had the best onion ring I've ever had! If you have them I recommend bringing your own skates to save time and money but a great activity for almost any age

Snowport Christmas Village is such a magical holiday experience! The lights, décor, and cozy…read moreatmosphere make it feel like you've stepped right into a winter wonderland. There's so much to enjoy -- from the festive shops and delicious treats to the fun activities and cheerful holiday vibe everywhere you turn. It's the perfect place to get into the Christmas spirit and spend a joyful day with family or friends. Highly recommend visiting if you want to feel all the holiday magic!

I love Christmas markets so was super excited to check out Snowport on my last trip to Boston for…read morethe holidays. We planned to get dinner after in Seaport so it was a quick visit to check out the vendors and food options. I ended up getting a raclette baguette with prosciutto which is my go-to snack, perfect to munch on while browsing the different vendors. Food and drink are on the pricer side but that's how the Christmas markets generally go. The vendors were from all over the Northeast and there were actually more shops than I was expecting for a relatively smaller market. Overall it was fun and a good way to celebrate the Christmas season. We went after Christmas so there weren't as many people but I can see how it could get very busy right before the holidays.

Clean and well-maintained rink with good amenities and heated lobby. FYI no bleachers, only…read morefloor-level benches. We do skating lessons here through The Skating Club of Boston's Skating Academy.

I liked public skate at this place. Limited parking keeps the crowd to a manageable level…read more Note that it's cash only!

Unique outdoor skate spot! Storage lockers on site, validated parking near by!…read more Staff is attentive, well priced, nearby to food and shops!

We went on a Sunday afternoon with our preschooler for his first time on the ice. Not the least…read moreexpensive around but better than the Frog Pond and way less crowded. The staff are friendly. The music is good but not too loud, which is a must for my kiddo. They do not have assists but the rail at the top of the boards isn't too high so he was able to hang on. Slow pokes do stay to the edge and learners right in the center. It's an odd shaped small rink which makes it easy to move between rails and center without passing a (frozen) sea of people . Definitely a good place for a nice casual skate. We will be going back.