Loring Ice Arena — Local services in Framingham

I went to the Sunday public skate, and had a decent time but would not recommend this arena to friends who are looking for a relaxed, casual atmosphere to skate. It was frustrating to see the ice monitors engage in behavior with their buddies that violated the public skate rules (spraying each other, chasing after each other, staging a mock hockey fight). Those same ice monitors seemed to pick and choose at random who they would call out for pausing to catch breath at the perimeter, but did choose to ignore the family in the center of the ice taking group photos. Also, a person from the ice arena came onto the ice without skates to stand and watch people, creating a barrier in the path of the skaters. It’s all fair to enforce rules, but it should be done uniformly and by people who also adhere to...

Love the concept of coin-operated heaters for spectators. The heater in the middle of the visitor side (opposite from benches) hasn't worked the past few visits, but the one adjacent to the lobby has. Also like their heated viewing area above the lobby - has snack area, but haven't visited. Love the wooden arches / architecture. Also like the fact that it's not bright white inside, some how feels better to eyes that are sensitive to brightness (e.g. BSI rinks in Wellesley are wonderful, but too bright...

Best ice i have seen out of many other rinks. Stands big and warm when heated (bring quarters) and the locker rooms are clean and recently renovated and have both showers and a bathroom in them. There is a room that is warm and is wheelchair accessible. Has a snack bar that is mostly open depending on who’s playing. Have been playing at this rink for 8+ years and is still one of...