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Location
Best time
Arrive early or check the schedule ahead of time, as Monday, Wednesday, and Friday noon sessions are frequently cancelled for private camp rentals despite public skating memberships. Weekday afternoon/evening or weekend sessions are more reliable.
Visitor tip
Parking can be tight during peak times—arrive early or use the Millennium parking lot when the nearby lot is full. Some spots are farther away, so allow extra time to walk.
Best time
Ice quality can vary depending on hockey games held beforehand. For the best skating surface, target sessions scheduled after maintenance hours rather than immediately following hockey games.
About Jim Roche Community Arena
Venue for hockey & ice skating. Hockey & ice skating arena offering a snack bar, pro shop, leagues & classes.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Ice Skating
- Public Skating
- $10 admission, $10 skate rental
- Programs
- Learn to skate, hockey programs, coaching leagues
- Private Events
- Ice rental $280-$338/hour
- Amenities
- Party room, snack bar, pro shop, Wi-Fi, skate sharpening
What visitors say
Love this place. First it's open year around, second it offers adult classes with the most helpful and fun instructors. A small coffee shop and free parking (some is just not super close, you need to park at Millennium when the local…
Would give it 5 but the parking is a bit limited. But as far as hockey games go it may not be the prettiest but they hand a great set up here. Big locker rooms, polished ice, decent seating a view area.
We came on Monday noon. My kids are So disappointed to know that they cancel all the Monday, Wednesday and Friday 12:00-1:50 public skating schedule in the next three weeks. Because they just rent it to other camp skating. This is just…
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Did You Know?
- Jim Roche Community Arena operates year-round, making it a consistent ice skating destination in Boston regardless of season
- The rink offers discounted non-profit youth ice rental rates ($260 for 50min or $312 for 60min) compared to standard rates ($280/$338), indicating community-focused programming
- The Pro Shop is operated by Caparell Sports, suggesting a specialized retail partnership for skating equipment
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