Skating Rinks
Where to skate
Staff Sgt. Robert Pirelli Veterans Memorial Skating Rink
ADDRESS: 910 Panther Way, Franklin
PUBLIC SESSIONS: 12:30-2:20 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 12:30-2:20 p.m. and 8-9:50 p.m. Friday; 2:30-4:20 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
ADMISSION: $4; skaters 62 or older are admitted free with a FMC pass.
SKATE RENTAL: $4
INFO: 508-541-7024; www.mass.gov.dcr/recreate/skating
SPECIAL FEATURES: The rink features a pro shop, a heated conference room, facilities for birthday parties and a snack bar.
NAME: Loring Arena Ice Skating Rink
ADDRESS: 1 Fountain St., Framingham
PUBLIC SESSIONS: 10 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday; 2-3:45 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
ADMISSION: $4; $3 for under 12
SKATE RENTAL: $3 for weekends only, school vacations and some holidays
INFO: 508-620-4877; www.rinktime.com
NAME: John J. Navin Skating Arena Ice Skating Rink
ADDRESS: 451 Bolton St., Marlborough
PUBLIC SESSIONS: 12:30-2:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; 3-4:50 p.m. Saturday; 2:30-4:20 p.m. Sunday
ADMISSION: $4
SKATE RENTAL: $4
INFO: 508-624-5580; www.mass.gov.dcr/recreate/skating
NAME: New England Sports Center
ADDRESS: 121 Donald Lynch Blvd., Marlborough
PUBLIC SESSIONS: Skating 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. and hockey noon-2 p.m. Monday-Friday
ADMISSION: $5 adults, $3 ages 12 and under
SKATE RENTAL: $3.75
INFO: 508-229-2700, www.nes.com
SPECIAL FEATURES: Hockey pro shop, restaurant, snack bar, arcade games, fitness center
NAME: William L. Chace Arena
ADDRESS: 35 Windsor Ave., Natick
PUBLIC SESSIONS: 2-3:20 p.m. Sunday; hockey noon-12:50 p.m. and skating 1-2:20 p.m. Monday; 1-2:20 p.m. Tuesday; hockey noon-12:50 p.m. and skating 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday; 1-2:20 p.m. Thursday; 1-2:20 Friday. No public skating Saturday.
ADMISSION: $4
SKATE RENTAL: $4
INFO: 508-655,1013, www.rinktime.com
NAME: Daly Rink
ADDRESS: 4 Nonantum Road, Newton
PUBLIC SESSIONS: 9 a.m.-noon Monday-Friday; 2-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday; 2-6 p.m. Sunday
ADMISSION: $5
SKATE RENTAL: $5
INFO: 617-527-1741, www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/skating.htm
SPECIAL FEATURES: Operated by Newton Country Day School, Daly Rink offers skating lessons on Monday-Wednesday and on weekends. Season passes available.
NAME: Veterans Memorial Rink Ice Skating Rink
ADDRESS: 295 Totten Pond Road, Waltham
PUBLIC SESSIONS: 2-3:50 p.m. Sunday; 10-11:50 a.m. Tuesday-Thursday; 7-8:50 p.m. Friday; 2-3:50 p.m. Saturday
ADMISSION: Sunday-Friday $2 for youth under 18, $4 adults, and $2 seniors 60 and older. On Saturdays, admission is half price.
SKATE RENTAL: Not available
INFO: 781-314-3474; www.city.waltham.ma.us/parks
SPECIAL FEATURES: Veterans Rink is an outdoor rink open seasonally Dec. 15-March 9. It is operated by Waltham’s Recreation Department. Helmets are mandatory for all children under 7.
NAME: Charles J. Buffone Arena Ice Skating Rink
ADDRESS: 283 Lake Ave., Worcester
PUBLIC SESSIONS: Noon-1:50 p.m. Monday-Friday; 8-9:50 p.m. Friday; 2-3:50 p.m. Saturday-Sunday
ADMISSION: $4
SKATE RENTAL: $4 (but they go fast)
INFO: 508-799-0910; www.mass.gov.dcr/recreate/skating
Source: Metrowest Daily News 1/11/09
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