Veterans Memorial Rink

📍 Ward Two, MA

★4.5(154 Google reviews)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ice rink in Somerville with affordable admission and skate rentals. Home to Somerville Youth Hockey and Somerville High School teams. Offers learn-to-skate programs and ice rentals.

✓ affordable skating✓ youth hockey✓ skate rentals✓ community rink✓ learn-to-skate✓ clean facility

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★★★★★Featured review by Arnold M

Good prices. $10 for rental skates, $5 for admission.

🏆 Family Action Verdict

An accessible entry point for families new to ice skating thanks to low-cost admission and skate rentals. Youth hockey programs make it a hub for sports-focused families. Smaller community rink feel means less crowding than larger commercial venues, giving beginners more room to find their footing.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Check the full online schedule before visiting — public skate windows are specific and vary weekly.

⏰Arrive early for public sessions as skate rental sizes can run low for children.

🎟️Youth hockey enrollment opens seasonally; register directly through the rink or affiliated programs.

🚗Skate sharpening is available on-site, useful if bringing your own skates.

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.5

★★★★★

154 Google reviews

Praised affordable pricing50%

Clean & well-maintained30%

Youth sports programs12%

Convenient location8%

Arnold M

★★★★★

“Good prices. $10 for rental skates, $5 for admission.”

Angela M Spagna

★★★★★

“Sunday night women's hockey with StinkySocks Hockey, it's the place to be!”

Bishal Neupane

★★★★★

“Great rink. Reasonable prices for skate rentals and the ice skating. Recommended.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Veterans Memorial Rink is a DCR facility operated by FMC Ice Sports since 2021 on Somerville Ave. It runs public skating sessions at some of the lowest prices of any rink in the Boston area, with skate rentals available on-site. The arena hosts Somerville Youth Hockey, Somerville Bulldogs, and Somerville High School, and offers a full calendar of skating programs. Skate sharpening and Wi-Fi round out the amenities.