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Name: Bajko Rink
Address: 75 Turtle Pond Parkway, Hyde Park, MA
GPS Info: Same
Home Rink Info:
Parking: Large Parking lot, plenty of room
Sheets: 1 full sheet and a 1/3 size sheet on the side
Locker Rooms: small
Rink Conditions: DCR run rink. Cold
Overall: Not our favorite rink. Good for Middle School practices. A bit run down and dingy. But i suspect that’s a budgeting issue with the state.

Pro Shop: No
Snack Bar: Small one. Reasonable prices. Haven’t seen it open mid-week yet. Hotdogs, pizza, chicken nuggets and drinks
Adult Bar: Nope
Vending Machine(s): 1 vending machine for beverages only
ATM: No
WiFi: ?
Arcade: No
Bathrooms (non Locker room bathrooms): Small, a bit worn
Private Rooms: N/A
Miscellaneous: Next to a DCR swimming pool, playground and hiking trails. Lots of non-hockey stuff to do.

Tailgating: Room for it….but its Commonwealth (State) property….so be careful!!
Local attractions: Next to Boston!
Things to do to kill time: Hike, Playground
Photography at rink: decent, well lit
other stuff for kids: playground, park, swim pool (in season) and hiking trails adjacent to parking lot.

Name: Canton Sports Center (also listed as TJO Sports Center)
Address: 5 Carver Circle
GPS Info: Same
Home Rink: Jr Terriers, Catholic Memorial Middle School
Parking: Plenty of Parking. At rink, behind rink and in nearby industrial area on weekends (doesn’t seem like there is an issue on weekends)
Sheets: 2 Sheets (“Dog Pound” and “Boneyard”
Locker Rooms: Small to Medium. Same Level for Dog Pound. Boneyard rinks are mostly upstairs.
Rink Conditions: Good ice, well maintained.
Overall: Decent Rink with 2 sheets of ice. Fairly easy to get to. Well run. Snack bar with fantastic pizza. On a cold scale (10 being the coldest) this rink is a solid 8. Viewing area for the “Dog Pound” is upstairs and gets crowded. Viewing area for the “Boneyard” is more crowded-you can go upstairs or stay down in the heated area. Updated. There is a small elevator near the snack bar for access to upper viewing areas.

Pro Shop: Yes, small, lot of Terriers paraphernalia.
Snack Bar: Yes. Arguably one of the best pizzas around (no joke!). There is a pizza oven and the Pizza Chef makes a great pie. Slices are availalbe, but you can order a whole pie, just give yourself 30-40 minutes. Other snack options, drinks, coffee etc. Cash only (ATM on property).
Adult Bar: No
Vending Machine(s): Yes (on the Dog Pound side)
ATM: Yes
WiFi: ?
Arcade: No
Bathrooms (non Locker room bathrooms): Upstairs. Small, get a bit dingy after a busy hockey weekend.
Private Rooms: Unk
Miscellaneous: Nearby is Target, a TGIF and Dunkins (1/2 mile away, back towards highway).

Tailgating: Behind the rink is your best option (out of sight, out of mind!).
Local attractions: Off highway, easy to get to. Nearby is large Target, TFIG Fridays and a Dunkins. Close by is an Ikea and a variety of shops & restaurants.
Things to do to kill time: Adults go to TGIF.
Photography at rink: On the Dog Pound side you can get good shots from above. Net does not extend all the way. Lighting can be dim, but usually okay.
Other stuff for kids:

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