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!!!

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!

The facility was nice with an awesome snack bar. Where I had an issue was how the home team had a…read moreheated bench area near the crowd, while the away team was relegated to a far off corner where the cold air ducts discharged. I consider this to be unfair play, giving the home team a consistent unfair advantage.

Basic municipal Ice Rink. Fun place. Lots of programs available. Could use maintenance but it's the…read moreice, people and action that really count.

I went in to sign up my daughter and Brian was the one who was helping me. He was extremely rude to…read moreme and very pompous. I did not like his customer service skills. I will not be signing up my child due to Brian's behavior.

From the owner: Spring the whole family into a new season with The Skating Academy's Spring 1 Classes! Registration…read moreis now open at our campus locations in Boston, Beverly, Dedham, Foxboro, and, Somerville. We offer Basic Skills Bridge Program classes to all levels, age 4 to adult!

Best ice conditions in this area I have found. Very clean and well maintained. Good parking during…read morethe day. The small rink is nice to be able to shoot a puck around.

Bless them for being the only rink I could find in the whole Boston metro area that was (1) indoors…read moreon a rainy afternoon and (2) open to the public on a Thursday afternoon of school vacation. Crowded, but so what? Inexpensive, great retro music selections, sweet natured helpful staff. Like being back in High School if I had grown up in New England and played hockey. BTW, it's now called Ed Burns Arena.

What a great addition to Allston!! Here's basically everything it features:…read more * a pumptrack * an outdoor roller rink right next to the pumptrack * tons of grass in front and behind the pumptrack to play soccer, frisbee, to hangout, etc. * a nicely paved walking path to help you get around (especially if you're on wheels!) * a basketball court * two baseball diamonds with lights that go on at night * the place is often used for adult league/rec team sports which you love to see!! * heads up: street parking is pretty limited so keep that in mind

Pros: Nice little concrete park…read moreAwesome pump track Accessible location Cool features (rail, hips, ledges, banks with and without coping) Cool location right next to Harvard Stadium Cons: No tree cover at the skatepark Skate park flow could be better (widen it) Manual pad is a little small No water fountain or bathrooms Kids playing on the pump track made it extremely dangerous (and annoying). Kids are not permitted without adult supervision yet people think it's ok to ignore these rules at virtually every skatepark in Boston that I've been to. Don't follow the Boston parking laws. Harvard University is on a power trip and tickets cars that otherwise wouldn't be ticketed if it were the BPD. Got a ticket for not paying a meter on a Sunday. Every car on the street did. Clearly they're making up their own rules.

Been playing in the league for a few seasons. There is a tryout evaluation to ensure that you know…read morehow to skate and are familiar with the basics of hockey. This is to ensure you don't injure yourself/others. I'd say the overall level of play is mid to low B-C level, with almost everyone having played at least HS hockey. I used to play in the New England Senior Hockey League, but I enjoy this league much more because of the re-draft before every season, less goonery (but just enough chipiness allowed), better gametimes, and consistent rinks (as opposed to driving all over Eastern Mass). The admins who run the league are great guys as well and very responsive if you have any questions. The league Web site with updated stats and standings is also a nice plus. If you've tried various beer leagues and are not happy, check out this league because it's run by hockey players for hockey players.

This is a great league, especially when you are new to the area. New teams are drafted each season,…read moreso you don't have to worry about being drafted by the leagues worst team. Its comparably priced for an adult hockey league. Plus you save since jerseys are provided. The guys who run the league are accomidating to individuals constraints, such as scheduling. The administrators offer ways to lower the cost of the league, such as scorekeeping. Its a fun league to play in, without any worry of fights breaking out (a strict no fighting policy). It is the best adult hockey league I have played in yet.