Boston Common Frog Pond Spray Pool Opens June 25

Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods and the Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and their caregivers to kick off the 2024 summer splash season as the Boston Common Frog Pond Spray Pool reopens on Tuesday June 25.

The opening of the splash pad is made possible by title sponsor Bank of America and presenting sponsor HP Hood LLC. The event will include an exciting celebration at 11 a.m., followed by the opening of the splash pool.

In addition to activities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., residents will enjoy tasty treats and a visit from official Frog Pond mascot Freddie. LEGO® Discovery Center Boston will be on hand with giveaways and a LEGO brick pit for free building with LEGO experts.

Enjoy sparkling water from Polar Beverages, local farm fresh milk from the New England Dairy Council, frozen treats from HP Hood LLC, and water flavor packets from Cirkul. Residents can also try out our “petting zoo” instrument courtesy of the Boston Music Project and visit the PROJECT Melanoma team for summer sun safety tips.

Mass Audubon, the Chinatown Branch of the Boston Public Library, the Boston Public Health Commission, Science for Scientists and the Boston Water and Sewer Commission’s People’s Water Truck will also offer giveaways and activities. For more information, visit www.boston.gov/frogpond.

A year-round recreational facility, Frog Pond offers ice skating in winter, a splash pool and supervised children’s wading pool in summer, as well as the Carousel from spring to fall. Information about additional activities offered at Frog Pond can be found by visiting www.bostonfrogpond.com.

The Frog Pond Jetted Pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. through Labor Day. The facility is operated by the Skating Club of Boston and staffed by youth workers from the Boston Youth Fund. For more information, please call Frog Pond at (617) 635-2120.

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