Simoni Skating Rink

Cambridge Community Ice Rink

The Simoni Skating Rink is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ice skating facility in East Cambridge, overseen by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) and operated by FMC Ice Sports since 2005. The arena hosts public skating, hockey, and instructional programs across the school year.

Programs for Kids

The rink partners with Bay State Skating School and FMC's own programming for kid-focused tracks. Programs include:
- Learn-to-Skate group classes through Bay State Skating School
- Learn-to-Play Hockey progression for first-time players
- Youth hockey clinics and skill camps
- Figure-skating progression sessions
- Public skating sessions for families
- Club ice for area youth teams
- Birthday parties and rink rentals

What's Included

• Indoor ice sheet with locker rooms
• Skate-rental availability during public sessions
• Coaching staff from FMC and partner schools
• Drop-in public skate hours on a posted calendar
• Warm spectator viewing area

Experience

First-time skaters spend early sessions on falling safely, marching, and basic glide before progressing into edges, stops, and turns. Hockey-track classes layer in stick-handling, passing, and shooting fundamentals. The Gore Street location is steps from the Lechmere green line and convenient to families across Cambridge and East Cambridge.