January 5, 2008Boston Common - Frog Pond Ice Skating Rink
The Frog Pond is an artificial structure in the northern part of Boston Common. Originally, it was a natural, low-lying marsh in the middle of the Common. However, as early as 1848, it was artificially constructed and filled with water from Cochituate Lake near present day Natick, MA.
In the summer months, the concrete pond is filled with water to a depth of about 6 inches to a foot for use as a children's splashing pool. In the winter, as shown above, it serves on one of Boston's only outdoor skating rinks.
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