Ice Skating on the Oval

2024-25 HOURS OF OPERATION Ice skating on the Oval will begin with the Festival of Lights Celebration on Friday, December 6, 2024. Regular Operational Hours<ul><li>Fridays: 5 - 9 p.m.</li><li>Saturday: 1 - 9 p.m.</li><li>Sunday: 1 - 6 p.m.</li></ul>School Vacation &amp; Holiday Hours<ul><li>Monday, December 23 - Tuesday, December 24 (School Vacation): 1 - 6 p.m.</li><li>Wednesday, December 25 (Christmas): Closed</li><li>Thursday, December 26 - Friday, December 27 (School Vacation): 1 - 9 p.m.</li><li>Monday, December 30 - Friday, January 3 (School Vacation): 1 - 9 p.m.</li><li>Monday, January 20 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day): 1 - 6 p.m.</li><li>Monday, February 17 - Thursday, February 20 (School Vacation): 1 - 6 p.m.</li><li>Friday, February 21 (School Vacation): 1 - 9 p.m.</li><li>Saturday, February 22 (School Vacation): 1 - 9 p.m.</li><li>Sunday, February 23 (School Vacation/Last Day to Skate): 1 - 6 p.m.</li></ul>The Oval Ice Skating Rink will be open as the weather allows and any weather-related delayed openings or closures may be found by visiting the Oval Ice Skating Rink's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/worcestercommonoval">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/worcestercommonoval">Instagram</a> pages or by calling the Oval Ice Skating Rink Weather Hotline sponsored by Cornerstone Bank at 508-929-0777. GENERAL ADMISSION PRICING<ul><li>Admission: $6.00</li><li>Children 5 and Under Skate Free</li><li>Group Admission (10 or More): $5.00 - must be purchased in advance by calling 508-929-0162.</li><li>Rentals (Available Until 30 Minutes Prior to Closing): $6.00</li><li>UMass Chan Medical School Little Helper Skate Guide: $5.00 per hour</li></ul>PRIVATE RENTALS Private rentals make for a great employee outing, birthday celebration, family gathering or other group activity. Restaurants in the area can provide refreshments or we can put you in contact with a variety of food trucks to select from for on-site options. Private rentals are available on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, immediately before or after public skate times. Rental Fee:<ul><li>$350.00 per hour with availability of rental skates* for your attendees.</li><li>$300.00 per hour without access to rental skates.</li><li>*Skate rentals are $6.00 per pair.</li></ul>To rent the Oval Ice Skating Rink for your private event please contact 508-929-0162. SKATE RENTALS During public skating hours at the Worcester Common Oval, ice skate rentals will be available for $6. You will need valid identification in order to rent skates. PLAN YOUR DAY While at The Oval Ice Skating Rink, the Dogfather Food Truck is located on site for access to lunch or refreshments during your visit. Before or after your time at The Oval Ice Skating Rink, explore the many other amenities near the Common. For a list of options, visit <a href="https://www.discovercentralma.org/eat-drink/">Discover Central Massachusetts</a>. When available, there is no charge to park in the City Hall underground garage adjacent to the Worcester Common Oval. Additionally, there is plenty of <a href="https://www.worcesterma.gov/parking">affordable parking</a> available within walking distance of the Worcester Common Oval, including the underground Worcester Common Garage at 2 Eaton Place, Mercantile Center Parking Garage, Federal Plaza Parking Garage and the Pearl-Elm Parking Garage.

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