Single ice sheet here, a small shop open when the manager is available, a small food counter, and…read morelots of very enthusiastic Boston Skating Club attendees to a skating competition in the weekend. A lot of staff, some a bit stressed but the guys working prop doors were cool. Six rooms for hockey changing and lots of blue panels taped up to improve the rink sides. While the wifi was poor (the phone signal even worse),it was free, and equivalent to getting 3g or ~LTE service, barely. Parking in front is paved, in the back is gravel. They did manage to be on time during the day (even a bit early) though their final schedule over the weekend came out a bit late for those of us traveling there. Cash concessions and lots of seating.

Fabulous arena located in Reading, not far off 128, in a residential neighborhood. Actually wished…read moreI lived a bit closer. Came twice so far - once for practice ice and once for a USFSA test session. The arena itself is not too cold. I was able to sit in the stands and though I was chilly, I was not cold. Practice ice involves lots of forms - yes I forged my coaches signature in quite a few places. All staff encountered were super friendly. From saying hello, to happily answering questions, to taking a genuine interest in your skating endeavors. The test session was PROFESSIONALLY run. They kept to the schedule. Kept all non testing personnel in the warming room. And did not allow people to go through the doors while a test was in session. Test results were handed out within minutes of the test conclusion. I realize that 99%+ of the people reading this review probably have no idea about what I'm writing. But if you are a high level figure skater working on the test track - this rink treats you right.

Located within the Belmont high school compound, I head to this rink on a weekly basis, on Monday…read morenights, for a Belmont-run ice hockey league. While the rink itself is very clean, modern and actually fairly nice compared to other rinks I've been to, my only complaint being the fact that the parking spots are at the street and not adjacent to the rink, which makes for a short but annoying walk, especially when it's raining or carrying heavy hockey gear. That aside, the interior of the place isn't too cold which is nice for spectators who don't want to freeze their butts off and the ice is of pretty good quality, although it does tend to take a while to freeze over once the zamboni runs. That aside, the locker rooms are numerous, I counted four, are kept clean and warm as well. Sometimes too warm but that's not a bad thing, especially in winter. I have yet to go there for a public ice skating session but would go there in a heartbeat as I find it quite nice.

What a perfect time for ice skating!…read more I was driving home from the Fresh Pond Mall yesterday and decided to take the long route home via my old town, Belmont. As I drove past Belmont High and wondered what the mobile home looking things were in the school's parking lot I remembered a very important thing. I can go ice skating for free at the school's rink! So, here's yet another free and fun activity. Pick up a calendar with the times of public and family skating, it is advised that Belmont residents are the only ones who can use the rink. Don't feel like being indoors? NO problem. Right across the street, next to the pool is a little self made rink where some kids were playing ice hockey. I hope you are enjoying the winter sports!!!

We stumbled upon this beautiful ice skating rink coming out of kings ,, it centered in middle of…read moreplaza and it was not crowed at all ,, must have been to cold ! So much fun a must try ,, just be careful I must have fell a bunch of times !! Due to frozen legs to cold !! But had to try !!

This place is great in a lot of ways. Location, super friendly staff and the crowd is usually…read moregreat. A solid star and a half dropped for the cigarette smoking the staff do right around the kids. It's pretty bad. Also, it's very much a "beginners" rink but there are only 3 red plastic "walkers" for youngsters to find their way with. It stinks paying $10 and not really getting a chance to skate because the competition for the walkers is high.

If I was any better at skating, I'd come here all the time - free admission, rentals only $5 (CASH…read moreONLY), a pretty view of the harbor, and an absolutely banging playlist, what's not to love? Plus, indoors, a massive boon for when being outside for any amount of time is miserable, which beats Frog Pond. As it were, I spent the first half hour practically clinging to the thin ledge, just trying to stay upright, but still had so much fun. Some tips: 1. Get here early on weekends, right when it opens for public skating - 4pm. You get to be one of the first to get your skates; you can stake out a convenient spot to get on/off the ice; you can have more of an empty rink to play; AND you get dibs on the stacks of crates. 2. Speaking of, the crates are such a genius, low-cost way of helping people get the hang of balancing without having to edge around slowly. As with many things, the stability that comes with skating comes with some amount of speed, which you can't really achieve by pulling yourself along the ledge. 3. Watch out for when it gets crowded, as you have not-so-good skaters like moi, the people practicing spins and jumps in the center, and the speed demons swooshing around. Then you have some random citizen police (who are not the actual rink security keeping an eye on things) trying to convince you to let go of your stack of crates and to practice being out on the open, in the form of an older lady barking orders at me. It was super bizarre. Let me do my thing! 4. The surface got very chipped in a short amount of time, and it was murder on my ankles after a while. 5. Parking is very tricky in this part of the North End. SpotHero or the T are your friend. 6. Whoever was in charge of the playlist, I doff my hat to you. So many bangers, one after the other, to skate to.

Came in for public skating sat 4-9pm. Admission is free and rental skates $5 cash only. Great space…read moreand fun!

Home of the Boston Bruins practices! I had heard about these practices and finally decided to check…read moreit out. There's a schedule for the Bruins practices online, and they are free to attend. When you enter on the first floor, you have to walk up three levels to get to the practice. Elevator did not work for us going upward as you needed a card to unlock it, so beware you'll have to walk up the stairs. Weirdly enough it worked for us going down? On the second level, there's a Pro Shop with Warrior Ice Arena merch, as well as a booth where you can rent skates. On the third floor is where the practice takes place. They also had a snack shop with hot foods, drinks, and snacks available to buy. Didn't get anything but lots of people were. Online the practice said it began at 11am and finished at 1pm. We got there a few minutes past 11 and the B's had already begun. 12pm rolled around and everyone started to leave the ice. All of us in the stands were confused as the website said they practiced for another hour. Didn't know if they went to take a break, or if it finished early. I asked a lady working at the rink and she told me since it was a game day, practices are optional for the team and most days they don't run until 1pm anyway. I know it's their practice but you really are just a spectator. They make no announcements, and the rink doesn't interact with fans (except to give a kid an occasional hockey puck). I wish there was a little more structure from the actual ice rink. They invite fans to come but we're left up in limbo...just a pre-recorded announcement over the loud speaker, "hey practice is over now, thanks for coming, go Bruins" would suffice. Parking is iffy as there's 2 hour free parking on the streets, or $20 flat fee on weekends in the garages. We thought the practice would be longer so we parked in the garage. But now knowing it might end early, free street parking would've worked just fine. As for the rink, I can't speak to the other things they offer, but just walking through I noticed signs for public skate, skate rental, skating classes for kids and adults, and even birthday parties. Anyway it's still a cool experience either way. Now knowing it's more chill and can end early, I'd be more prepared for next time.

This is my first time here and I liked it. You get to watch the Boston Bruins practice. It's fun to…read morego to the rink and see them. You sit wherever you want. There are snacks to get. A little on the pricy side. There are clean restrooms. There is a parking garage attached or you find street parking. Apparently, they have free skating after. And they do offer skating lessons here. It's fun to come and watch the Bruins. I'm a big fan so I like it. It's located near channel 2. There are some other restaurants nearby.

This ain't yo mama's playground. This super modernized playground has something for everyone, and…read moreis even handicap accessible! Barry Playground is easily reachable by 93 N but you're probably not going there unless you've stumbled around the streets medford after a trip to Dana's Apt (http://www.yelp.com/biz/b4QIYJpFTgMwuDlq_Sdatg) in the middle of the night. Swings, slides, a cool two-arm digging crane, a zip wire, general store window and of course, the obligatory tic tac toe board, Barry's playground will keep you entertained for hours. My only criticism is that the wood chip mulch is too hard and all of the hand holds and sliding poles and other things to cling to with your hands are made out of pure steal and on a hot summer day your child may receive some 2nd degree burning. for this reason i have limited myself to patronizing barry's playground to midnight and later.

I often come to the playground with my toddler to play. It's a good playground with minimal…read morestructures. There is only one infant swing which is used frequently. The structure is definitely for more older kids but used by the little ones. I am often concerned about safety when the older kids run around and play Tag as they tend to be oblivious to the fact that there are some toddlers also on the structure. There are some basketball courts nearby so there are often guys playing a game. Of course, this means that girls are also nearby and their vulgar language can be heard at the playground; not the type of language I'd want my toddler overhearing! All in all, it's a nice clean playground.

Fun day mini golfing with the fam! Us four came on a very very hot day but it was still a great…read moretime! I had no idea the course was 18 mini holes, that was a pleasant surprise! I was honestly guessing about 9, so that was really cool. I thought the holes and course was maintained and clean. They had some shaded spots and seats in case you need to sit down. The pace was a bit slow but it was a busy day. I can't wait to come back to try the other course!

Golf Country is one of my favorite places to relax and hit some balls. The range is always in good…read moreshape and staff is very friendly. It's super chill, never feels too crowded, and grabbing ice cream next door after a session is the perfect way to end the day.

I have never been so disrespected before speaking with a front staff member called Rhonda today!!…read moreIt seems according to her that non-members are second class citizens and don't matter to this club. She was at the front desk when I called at around 3. I had called to schedule a tennis court appointment for Monday and she said that non-members can only schedule a court the same day. I booked 2 courts in the last couple of weeks, paid 60 for one hour each because I am a non member, and have already played there booking 2 days in advance MULTIPLE TIMES. I told her I have already played there, and she said that it was not true, and said whoever let me do that shouldn't have in the rudest street-like manner. However before I was told by others from the front that we could book 2 days in advance to do that and I did! Then she screamed at me, telling me that "we put members first!", and I told her that all types of members count and that she is discriminating against me. She then rudely said she didn't have time to speak with me since there were members there and loudly hung the phone up on my face, she acting like a child. Someone with a bad attitude and a short fuse should not be working since they can't treat customers right. I am your clientele WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT. Period. If you don't respect your non-members, then why don't you give me back what I paid??? Exactly.... I called again quickly and she said again this is Rhonda and I asked her if this is Rhonda. She then denied this was Rhonda though she obviously is. (What a joke) I also asked for the manager and she said there is no manager other than her. I'm not stupid, she is acting like condescending trash. She then started yelling at me again. I was the wrong person to be on the other side of this exchange. She should absolutely be reprimanded for treating non-members like this!!!!!!! I reached out to both the general and assistant general managers. If you are not currently part of this club, DO NOT SIGN UP. They treat people badly like this, but gladly take your money for rentals. You are in customer service when you work at a desk, ACT LIKE IT. ALL CUSTOMERS are king, not just some!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

courts are in great condition - recently resurfaced, friendly staff, excellent instructorsread more