Public skating rinks open in Greater Boston

Sharpen those blades because ice skating season is officially starting in Massachusetts.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation says skating rinks operated by the agency in the Greater Boston area celebrated opening day Friday.

DCR says it has completed about $10.5 million worth of improvements at the rinks over the past year, including a new compressor and roof structure at the Murphy Memorial Rink in South Boston, and new refrigeration systems in several other facilities.

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At Boston Winter in City Hall Plaza, the skating path and market are open through December 31.

Skating Path Hours of Operation:

Monday - Thursday's: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday's: 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Saturday's: 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

Sunday's: 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

EXCEPTIONS: Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Christmas - CLOSED; New Year's Eve: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Holiday Shopping Market Hours of Operation:

Monday - Thursday's: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday - Saturday's: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sunday's: 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

EXCEPTIONS: Christmas Eve: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.; Christmas - CLOSED; New Year's Eve: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Associated Press