Daly Memorial Rink

Long-Running Brighton Public Ice Rink

The Daly Memorial Rink is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ice arena on Nonantum Road in Brighton, originally built in 1966 by the Massachusetts Metropolitan District Commission and now overseen by the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The rink runs 14 hours of public skating each week alongside league hockey and learn-to-skate programming.

Programs for Kids

The Daly hosts community programming and partners with Bay State Skating School for kid-focused instruction. Programs include:
- Learn-to-Skate group classes through Bay State Skating School
- Learn-to-Play Hockey progression for first-time players
- Youth hockey leagues
- Hockey clinics and skill camps
- Public skating sessions (14 hours per week)
- Birthday party packages
- Ice rentals for clubs and groups

What's Included

• Indoor ice sheet with locker rooms
• Skate-rental and skate-sharpening on site
• Coaching staff from FMC and partner schools
• Affordable per-session pricing ($8 adults, $6 children for public skate)
• Warm spectator viewing

Experience

The Daly is one of the long-standing Boston-area community rinks, serving families across Brighton, Newton, and Allston. Beginner skaters work on falling safely, marching, and basic glide before moving into stops, turns, and hockey-specific edges. The rink's heavy public-skate calendar makes it easy to practice between lessons.