Frog Pond
9 people recommendvia r/boston, r/massachusetts10 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Visitors recommend the Frog Pond on Boston Common for ice skating, and one suggests going only when the weather allows. One calls it nice but too small for skating. Another enjoys lunch and people-watching there, and overall the spot is well liked.
Address
Boston Common Frog Pond, 38 Beacon St, Boston, MA 02108
At a glance
- Known for
- Ice skating, Lunch and people watching
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/MentalCatch118 in r/boston · Dec 2024
Lists the Frog Pond among outdoor winter ideas that worked for the commenter's family.
- Recommendsu/EfficientAd3625 in r/boston · Jan 2026visit time
Suggests ice skating at Frog Pond.
- Recommendsu/asmithey in r/massachusetts · Dec 2024
Suggests renting skates to ice skate at the Frog Pond.
- Recommendsu/DragonXIIIThirteen in r/massachusetts · May 2025weather
Suggests skating at the Frog Pond when weather allows.
- Mixedu/lnTranceWeTrust in r/boston · Dec 2025
Calls Frog Pond nice but too small, preferring a larger rink under lights.
- Recommendsu/PriceQuirky6824 in r/boston · Jul 2026
Enjoyed lunch and people-watching at Frog Pond on the Common.
- Recommendsu/Stunning_Signature14 in r/boston · Aug 2025
Suggests ice skating at this pond.
- Recommendsu/--zaxell-- in r/boston · Jul 2026
Lists it among a young child's favorite spots for open-ended exploring.
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- Recommendsu/These-Rip9251 in r/boston · Dec 2024visit time
Says the Frog Pond offers ice skating during the Christmas Eve holiday period.
- Recommendsu/Nxnortheast in r/massachusetts · Dec 2024seasonality
Says the Frog Pond should be open for skating at that time.
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Details last checked 3 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.