LoConte Ice Rink

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LoConte Ice Rink
Public Skate and Stick & Puck


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Medford Logo on ice

Facility Information

97 Locust Street
Medford, MA 02155

Contact: Recreation Dept.  Phone: (781) 985-4378
Status: Open

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General Information
LoConte Rink was built in 1974 and operated by the State Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) until 2010 when it was leased to the City of Medford. This full sized hockey rink has a spectator viewing area, lobby, and locker rooms. The rink is home to the Medford Mustangs, along with Medford Youth Hockey and Medford Figure Skating.

Contact Information
For questions or inquiries about LoConte Rink, please contact 

Medford Recreation Department
MedfordRecreation@medford-ma.gov
(781) 393-2486

or

John Curley
Facility Coordinator
(781) 985-4378

jcurley@medford-ma.gov

Skate Rentals
LoConte Rink offers skate rentals during public skate hours. Ice Skates are limited. The Rental Fee is $8. We accept cash or credit card.

Public Skate
To view the Public Skate Schedule, please click HERE. 

LoConte Rink has FREE public skating from September-March. While at the rink, please adhere to the following...
  • It is recommended children wear a helmet while skating.
  • One way skating at all times (stay to the right).
  • Ice Skates required.
  • Please follow the directions from facility staff and skate guard.
  • Please remember this is a family friendly event. Cursing or disregarding facility rules will result in removal from the facility. 
  • Hockey sticks and pucks are not allowed during this time. 
Accessible ice skating equipment available upon request. To use the equipment, visit our Skate Shop during Public Skate hours. 
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/accessible-rinks 

Birthday Parties at LoConte Rink


Book your next birthday party at LoConte Rink! 

Please view birthday party information in the link below. Once you decide which type of birthday party you would like, please fill out the Birth Party Request Form below and return to John Curley at jcurley@medford-ma.gov 

Birthday Party Request Form 


LoConte Rink Waiver

Facility Reservations
If you would like to reserve LoConte Rink for practice, games, tournaments, events, etc.... Please fill out the Reservation Request below. Please note the following...

1) Priority is given to Medford Athletics and Medford Youth Hockey. Reservations cannot be approved until the Recreation Department receives the schedule from both organizations. 

2) We cannot guarantee the ability to reschedule due to a facility closure such as inclement weather. 

3) Renters will be required to submit a Certificate of Insurance, naming the City of Medford as additionally insured. If you cannot produce a Certificate of Insurance, all participants must fill out a waiver. Waivers can be passed in at the rink office.  

4) A two weeks notice must be given if cancelling your reservation to receive a refund.

5) All ice reservations are 50 minutes long. 

6) Renters must abide by all city ordinances and state laws.

7) Equipment cannot be stored at the rink unless approved by the Recreation Director and is in writing.  

Fees: 
50 minute time block: $225


To reserve the hockey rink, please click on the "Log in to Request" button at the top of the webpage or email John Curley jcurley@medford-ma.gov

Complete Rink Schedule
You can view the current Rink Schedule. You can use this calendar to know when time might be available for Birthday Parties or Rentals. 

View Complete Rink Schedule

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Facility Areas




Reservations & Activities

Click on an activity or reservation name for details or the date for the activity schedule.

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Program Event Teams Date Time
Public Skating Public Skating Tuesday April 21, 2026 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Stinky Socks Season 2025-2026 Tuesday April 21, 2026 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Stinky Socks Season 2025-2026 Tuesday April 21, 2026 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Public Skating Public Skating Wednesday April 22, 2026 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Public Skating Public Skating Thursday April 23, 2026 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Stinky Socks Season 2025-2026 Thursday April 23, 2026 07:30 PM - 08:30 PM
Stinky Socks Season 2025-2026 Thursday April 23, 2026 08:30 PM - 09:30 PM
Public Skating Public Skating Friday April 24, 2026 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Ahern Group (CC) Friday April 24, 2026 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lee Birthday Party Saturday April 25, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Paint the Ice Sunday April 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Paint The Ice Paint the Ice Sunday April 26, 2026 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Kids Test Kitchen Kids Test Kitchen (Spring) Saturday May 2, 2026 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Kids Test Kitchen Kids Test Kitchen (Spring) Saturday May 9, 2026 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Kids Test Kitchen Kids Test Kitchen (Spring) Saturday May 16, 2026 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM