Winter Skate at Patriot Place Now Open for Season

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. – Outdoor ice skating returned to Patriot Place for a sixth season Friday with the opening of Winter Skate presented by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.

Decorated New England junior figure skaters Jamiesen Cyr, 12, and Tori Rotella, 13, kicked off the rink opening with memorable performances. Cyr performed to a music medley from the movie, “Dreamgirls” and Rotella performed to “Take Five” by Dave Brubeck.

Patriots Cheerleaders and team mascot Pat Patriot took the ice to skate with guests while DJ Manny entertained the crowd with the latest hits in music. AMP Radio and MIX 104.1 street teams joined in on the fun throughout the night. Those who donated a new or gently used coat to Cradles to Crayons received a free night of skating. Winter Skate will continue to collect coat donations for the rest of the season as part of the Cradles to Crayons Coat Drive at Patriot Place. Those who donate will receive $2 off admission.

The 60-by-140-foot, professionally-maintained ice surface provides ideal outdoor entertainment for all ages throughout the winter months and is specifically designed for recreational skating. The venue also features an observation deck for non-skaters and is large enough to accommodate beginners and expert skaters alike, hockey and private events.

Winter Skate offers public skating Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 4-9 p.m.; Wednesday from 4-6 p.m.; Friday from 4-11 p.m.; Saturday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Concessions presented by Dunkin’ Donuts and bathrooms are available. Parking is free.

Standard skating price is $8 for adults and $6 for children 12 and under and seniors 65 and over. Harvard Pilgrim members receive $2 off admission by showing their membership card. On-site skate rentals are $4. Full season passes for families are $125. Individual season passes are $75 for adults and $60 for children and seniors. Individual admission and season passes do not include skate rentals. Group rates, private events and hockey rentals are available by calling (508) 203-2100 or by email at WinterSkate@Patriot-Place.com.

Winter Skate is located at Patriot Place, adjacent to Route 1, near the Renaissance Hotel & Spa. It is steps from Patriot Place’s North Marketplace, which offers a wide variety of shopping and dining options, a 14-screen movie theatre and one of a kind attractions like The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon.

For more information, visit http://www.patriot-place.com/WinterSkate.