RINK INFO:
- Name: John A Ryan Arena (Aka “JAR”)
- Address: 1 Paramount Place, Watertown MA
- Rink Website: http://www.ci.watertown.ma.us/index.aspx?NID=302
- GPS Info: Correct. Rink is behind the Sons of Italy and garden store. Paramount is off of Pleasant
- Homerink Info: Many. Local High Schools (Watertown, Waltham), Waltham youth hockey, Jr Eagles, New England Pride
- Parking: Plenty
- Sheets: 1 Sheet. NHL standard
- Locker Rooms: Roomy. 8 total
- Rink Conditions: Older rink, but well cared for. Ice is excellent, medium size parking lot. On a scale of 1-10 for cold we give this a 6 (10 being the coldest)
- Overall: Good rink, well run, clean. Lot of hockey and skating at this place!
AMENITIES:
- Pro Shop: Yes, very small
- Snack Bar: No
- Adult Bar: No
- Vending Machine(s): Yes, takes money only. Didn’t see one that takes cards
- ATM: No
- Arcade: No
- WiFi: Unknown
- Bathrooms (non Locker room bathrooms): Large and clean. Well cared for
- Private Rooms: Unknown
- Miscellaneous: Russos Farm Stand is next door. Standard farm produce etc. But also has prepared foods and sandwiches. Excellent quality!
PRO SHOP:
- Skate sharpening: Yes
- Quality and Quantity: Small. Not much. Skate Rentals too
- Selection: Somewhat limited. Enough for “emergencies”. Tape, mouth guards etc.
- Knowledge: Good for what was there
OTHER:
- Tailgating: Not the best place for massive tailgating. Perhaps a couple of low key adult beverages and snacks in parking lot.
- Local attractions: Near Moody St in Waltham. Lots of restaurants and bars.
- Things to do to kill time: Russo garden store. Launch
- Photography at rink: Okay from stands good viewing from stands
- Other stuff for kids: Launch Trampoline is nearby. Indoor trampoline Park
