West Roxbury

Jim Roche Community Arena

1275 VFW Parkway, West Roxbury, MA 02132
617-323-9512

A Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Skating Rink operated by Facility Management Corporation. A public / private partnership for quality public recreation.

DCR Massachusetts

Whether you're learning to skate or developing your skills, FMC has programs for you!

TODAY'S SCHEDULE

7:00AM - 8:00AMParkway Youth Hockey
8:00AM - 9:00AMParkway Youth Hockey
9:00AM - 10:00AMParkway Youth Hockey
10:00AM - 11:00AMParkway Youth Hockey
11:00AM - 12:00PMParkway Youth Hockey
12:00PM - 1:00PMParkway Youth Hockey
1:00PM - 2:00PMParkway Youth Hockey
2:00PM - 4:00PMFMC Ice Sports - Public Skating
4:00PM - 5:00PMBay State Ice Skating School Bay State Skating School
5:00PM - 6:10PMWestwood Youth Hockey
6:10PM - 7:20PMWestwood Youth Hockey
7:20PM - 8:30PMWestwood Youth Hockey
8:30PM - 9:50PMDave Sherman
No ice times today

PUBLIC SKATING

Public Skating: $10.00
Rental Skates: $10.00

ICE RENTAL

Host your next party or event on ice!

Facility offers private rentals.

Interested in bringing your group to skate?

Ice Rental: $280 (50min/hour) | $338 (60min/hour)
Ice Rental(non-profit youth): $260 (50min/hour) | $312 (60min/hour)

Whether you're learning to skate or developing your skills, FMC has programs for you!

What's Happening

WRO: NEFS Tryouts

March 24, 2026

WRO: NEFS Tryouts

March 26, 2026

WRO: NEFS Tryouts

April 6, 2026

Looking for more on-ice action? Don’t miss your next chance to hit the rink.

RINK INFORMATION

Arena Amenities

Party Room, Snack Bar, Skate Rentals, Pro Shop, Wi-Fi, Skate Sharpening

Additional Information

The Jim Roche Community Ice Arena is a Commonwealth of Massachusetts public ice skating facility, overseen by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR). FMC Ice Sports has been operating the arena, in partnership with the West Roxbury Community Center for DCR since 2006. The arena is a full service skating facility offering an extensive variety of skating programs for all ages and abilities.

The facility features a cafe style snack shop and a pro shop operated by Caparell Sports (617-840-3453).

The Jim Roche Community Ice Arena provides patrons with affordable recreation in a clean, safe, and well maintained facility.

This arena is home to:

 

All FMC Ice Rinks strive to be a place for fun and personal development for skaters of all ages and abilities. Please review our Skater's Responsibility Code to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience each and every time you visit.

RINK MANAGEMENT

Libby Howell, Program Director

Tom Fahey, General Manager

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