Technically this is "the Schenectady County Recreational Facility" even though there is exactly one…read moreactivity here, ice skating, so for once I won't submit a correction to the yelpbase. This is a sort of bare-bones rink, but it's quite decent and very much a recreational bargain as the somewhat higher-overhead winter-sports venues go. We shall start off with the good: the rink is in excellent shape and the ice maintenance appears to be stellar. Open public skates haven't been too crowded, so you don't have the problem of not actually being able to find space to skate. They have active hockey programs run by a private group, and a Learn to Skate program for all levels including adults, from age 4 and up. The public skating hours are a bit odd: 11-1 on weekdays (so no after school skating or evenings) and 2-4 on Saturday and Sunday (call to check or go to the county website). At this writing skate rentals are $3 and open ice fees $4, which is decent bang for the buck but not as cheap as a walk in the park. They do seem to have a year-round schedule but I could be wrong about that. The facility is, as noted, bare bones, and it feels a lot older somehow that it actually is. The seating area (for hockey or watching others skate) is basic bleachers and is not large but is nicely heated, so that beats watching soccer in November outside. There is a snack bar, but it's your basic junk food (although $1 coffee and instant hot chocolate provide a little warming). The entry way is very basic, there's no coat hanging area or check, and the bench areas for putting your skates on and off and the like are kind of crammed into the front part of the oval; it wasn't well designed for the flow of traffic with winter gear and walking off ice with skates, so there are traffic jams at the rink entrance. And there's no shop; how the county missed the revenue opportunity is beyond me, but they didn't build any space for one. So you have to buy skates and gear elsewhere and have your sharpening done. The rental skates, which we're not really using anymore now we bought some used ones, are a bit dodgy as rental skates usually are, but I've seen a lot worse. Tip: you can get here by turning into the "entrance" for Schenectady County Airport off 50, and it will loop you around the back. If you miss the entrance there are signs for the "Ice Rink" on Tower Rd. I'll try to review the Messa Rink at Union College for public skating as well, and the Apples-to-Apples comparison here is that I think Messa's a little nicer and has a somewhat more involved Learn to Skate program (as well as a dollar cheaper for public skating) but has more limited hours and is harder to get to because of the schlep you have to make from parking across the Union campus, but there isn't a huge differentiator once you're out on the ice. -- Update: so there's no entry in the Yelp base for the rink at Union, so for now, assuming those who want to ice skate in the area are reading this review for options, I'll add Messa's basic information here until the Yelpbase catches up: PUBLIC SKATING Sundays, 2-3:45p; Mon, Wed, Fri, 12-1:30p $3 for skate rental, $3 for entry To get to Messa, you go to the intersection of Van Vranken and Nott in Schenectady, turn into what is called "Alexander Lane" and the rink is on your left about 200 yards in. However, parking is restricted everywhere, your best bet for public parking is to enter "Gracie Lane" off Nott, directly opposite Peter Pause, and walk uphill to the rink.

My husband is on a hockey team at this rink, and I have frequented here often with my kids and the…read moreplace is disgusting. Womens' bathroom: The bathrooms do not have a changing table (where are you supposed to change a baby!?!), the toilet paper is almost always out, the bathroom garbage overflowing, at least one toilet is typically clogged and soap is typically not stocked. The water fountain is disgusting. For an afternoon hockey game, only one heater is typically turned on so you can't actually be on the same side of the team you're routing for. The bleachers are literally the most disgusting bleachers I have ever seen in my life and they are always littered with various types of garbage. The glass has cracks on it, and the boards that cover the space between the rink and the bleachers are broken. As far as the ice goes, it looks worse than the Pens and Flyers ice during the rain last weekend in February 2019. It's super choppy and uneven, and you can see how the players have trouble skating on it.

This is a pretty interactive place for kids, lots to do inside and outside…read more That being said the prices a pretty high but they are literally the only game in town. They do have same day pass options that brings the price down, we had one adult, a 4 y/o and a 9 y/o and paid $100 for a mid level pass. The food options are your typical hot dogs, pizza etc with a very, very chaotic system, we waited about 40 minutes whenever we had an order and as expected luke warm and lackluster. All in all the kids had fun, had lots to entertain them, but pricey for multiple visits.

Outstanding Great people…read more Great service Spotless Clean Great food Great prices Lady knock my food and drink out of my hands They saw and gave me all replacement.

OMGOSH. Amazing hidden gem in Oneonta, New york. Great little arcade and not-so-crappy prizes! love…read moregoing! It's a must go!

We have revisited this rink after a very long interlude and WOW it's amazing!…read moreThe staff are patient, knowledgeable and keep an unintrusive eye on their clients. That being said they are not babysitters and children who are not able to skate independently and safely need to be supervised. The skates are good, but don't hesitate to make them aware if the laces need to be tweaked or replaced. There are very few things for minors to do in any direction and for very long distances, but even if there were more choices this destination should top your list. It's affordable, a healthy way to spend a few hours and fun memories to be made. They also do a wonderful birthday party during open hours or schedule a private time.

We finally made it here. Heard great things about it. And…read morethey were true Very friendly staff Love, the fact that you can bring your dog Lots of activities on the ground And delicious beer Met some new people, friendly people Look forward to going back. I highly recommend stopping by.

2-22-25. I've been here a few times in the past. A fun…read moreplace to take your family for a little snow tubing, ice skating or mountain biking. For tubing, you purchase a ticket for a 2 hour block. They offer a lodge area with picnic bench style seating and have live music. They also have a full service bar area serving up adult beverages in addition to some hot chocolate and coffee. There's an outdoor seating area with adirondack chairs and fire pits if you're into taking a break or just kicking back and relaxing. Staff is helpful and friendly. On a Saturday, snow tubing tickets were $33, which is about on par with other tubing places in the area.

I overheard these ladies saying how nervous they were, but that roller skating is like riding a…read morebike. That brought me comfort. It is! I use to love skating as a kid, but it is definitely hard to find skate places that don't make you feel dirty walking in. This place is it, it's still retro, well maintained with polite efficient staff both on and off the rink. They have a cute little toddler corner for them to skate their little hearts out. Respectful skaters and patient by standards the few time I busted my behind. They have skate crutches for 5 bucks. It's worth it. My toddler is a skater and that's fo a help her get there :) This is my new self care spot, you'll be seeing more of me! Thank you!

High rollers is an awesome place. Great music Great food with awesome low and affordable prices…read more Staff are very nice and great place to skate overall. They also have a little kiddie rank for kids to learn which is awesome !

Excellent roller skating rink in the Catskills! You can rent quad skates or bring your own (quads…read moreor inlines). Why aren't there more places like this? +'s: Large wood skating area with music/lights, GREAT place for kids parties (skating games and horse races), Snack bar, Friendly staff, History (family owned and operated since 1940!!) -'s: My sore hip the next day. Falling sucks.

If I could give this place less than a star I would. It's dirty and disgusting and in need of a…read moreserious makeover. I honestly have a hard time imagining this place is possibly up to code. To start.... they are cash only. Kinda inconvenient to the customer. I left and found and ATM only because the kids were dying to skate. I asked about if there's any plans for merchant services in the future so I can return without having to pay an ATM fee. They acted insulted and told me absolutely not there is no need for it. I was a little confused cause of how inconvenient it was for me. The customer. The one who pays. But ok. Then we rent the skates and walk in. To say this place is falling apart is an understatement. The ceilings are falling down and appear to have black mold in ten corner. There were two buckets hanging from the ceiling to collect water from rainfall. Under the bucket the floor was a wet puddle and warped from it happening over time. All the paint is chipping. It smelled horrendous. Maybe some credit card scanners wouldn't kill you to allow more customers through the door to fix this place up. To say the least. We will NEVER return. I made that clear to the kiddos. Never.

Moderately cold in rink. You should dress warmly there's two ice skating rinks with bleachers,…read morestanding area and couple benches. Bathrooms are messy but not disgusting. Parking is ample but handicap parking is scarce and far from entrance. Regular parking is closer to entrance. No sliding doors but still ADA accessible.

Part of the Clifton Commons that covers over 80 acres and includes sports fields, two indoor ice…read morerinks, a playground, outdoor basketball courts, an outdoor stage, and the Clifton Park Senior Community Center. Capital Arena features two NHL-size ice rinks and offers year-round skating activities. Public skating times are available Saturday and Sunday between 2 and 4 pm. Skate rentals and lessons are available. Check out the website or the picture of the flyer I posted for more details. This was my first time visiting in over 20 years, which is terrible considering I lived right down the street and brought my son to the Commons frequently. Thank you Ern for having your birthday party here!