General Information

The Boston Common Frog Pond Skating Rink is privately funded and operated by the Boston Common Frog Pond Foundation, Inc. in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.

Boston Common Frog Pond Foundation, Inc.
A Not-for-Profit Organization
Thomas A. Kershaw, Chairman
Mailing Address:
84 Beacon Street, Boston, MA 02108
Telephone: (617) 635-2120
Fax: (617) 635-2217

Directions

You can download and print directions to the Boston Common Frog Pond by clicking the link below.

Directions (PDF Version)

Parking

Parking is located in the Boston Common Garage at affordable rates and is just a short leap from the Frog Pond. The garage entrance is located on Charles Street between the Public Garden and the Boston Common.

Management of the Facility

The Boston Common Frog Pond Foundation operates the rink under Memorandum of Agreement from the City of Boston. Thomas A. Kershaw, Chairman of the Foundation, is a Boston businessman who owns the Hampshire House, Cheers Beacon Hill, Cheers Faneuil Hall Marketplace, and 75 Chestnut, a romantic restaurant and bar on Beacon Hill. The Frog Pond Snack Bar is under the direction of the chefs from Mr. Kershaw's restaurants.

Other Seasons of the Year

The Frog Pond becomes a reflecting pool in the spring and fall of each year. Its tranquil environment is ideal for relaxing, reading the newspaper and enjoying a cup of coffee.

In July and August, the Frog Pond becomes a wading pool for youngsters. Its six-inch depth makes it ideal for toddlers seeking relief from the summer heat. A spray head provides a fountain of water that adds fun to the wading experience. There is no charge for this summer program.