Open Skating
Open skating is offered during academic year semesters at the Walter Brown Arena, located in the Case Center at 285 Babcock Street.
Adult and youth skates are available for rent, although you are welcome to bring your own skates as availability of skate rental cannot be guaranteed. Skate rentals are $5 per person (all ages). We accept all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Cash payments, exact change only.
Please note: hockey sticks or pucks are NOT allowed during open skate hours.
Daily Admission:
| FitRec Members* | Free |
| Non FitRec Members | $5 |
*BU ID required.
Skating Pass:
| Passes | Dates | Fee |
| Fall Semester Pass | Mid-Sept – Mid-Dec | $55 |
| Spring Semester Pass | Mid-Jan – Mid-Apr | $55 |
| Season Pass* | Mid-Sept – Mid-Apr | $90 |
*Skating not available during Intersession (late December to mid January).
Click Here To Purchase Your Skate PassFriday, 8 - 10 pm Information and Policies Important Note: Click here for Open Skate information. Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed ClosedOpen Skating Hours
September 15 - December 10
Saturday, 8 - 10 pm
Sunday, 12 - 2 pmExceptions
Friday, October 6
Sunday, October 15
Friday, October 20
Sunday, October 29
Friday, November 10
Friday, November 24 - Sunday, November 26
Friday, December 1
Friday, December 8
To reserve private ice time at the Walter Brown Arena, please call the Case Center at 617-353-4632.
Skating Classes
FitRec offers skating classes open to adults, children and the general public each semester. View our PDP classes here and children’s classes here.