there vending machine suck as the pop in expired since 10-25-25, ther they don't give out change.read more

I first skated the arena in the early '70's. If memory serves, the west rink was outside. Windy…read moredays sucked. Now both sheets are indoors with wonderful resources to tend to their upkeep. They have a quaint little pro shop which has the basic necessities to potentially save the day. A bit pricey but, then again, you wouldn't do your equipment shopping here unless you were in a pinch. I know of a few instances where kids have needed an emergency skate sharpening. Critically important at the speed and level they play at. A basic little snack bar is available when you enter and restrooms just in case. Plenty of metal bleacher seating in both arenas and picnic tables in the lobby in case you get too cold. If your new to this world of ice sport spectating, bring a blanket and seat cushion. At least for the first visit. They have a fully functioning ice resurfacing machine and a small ever changing staff to maintain the building. Skate rental is available. Open skate and pickup hockey is offered. Check online for more details. 1/20

While the facility itself is excellent and the adult leagues are well-run, the Vipers youth…read morehouse/rec program at the Suburban Rochester location has significant structural issues that parents should consider before paying the high registration fees - and this review is specifically about the house program. It is worth noting that this appears to be a localized issue; we know coaches and parents at the other rinks associated with Suburban, and these problems do not seem to be present there. Based on our experience at the Suburban Rochester location, families should be aware of the following: Inconsistent Coaching Standards: There have been frequent issues with coaches arriving late to practices and games. More concerning is that official coaches have been absent from the bench during games, with non-certified parents filling in, which is against USA Hockey rules. Lack of Oversight: Concerns regarding coaching and player retention were shared with the Youth Hockey Director last season, specifically regarding coaches telling players they were not going to receive play time, which led to players quitting. In a house league. Despite this feedback, no changes were made and the same staff was retained. It appears there is very little accountability once the non-refundable fees are paid. Practice Quality: At the 14U level, the league rosters nearly 20 players and practices on a half-ice sheet. At this age and size, this leads to practices that are crowded and slow. Our experience was that practice sessions lacked structured drills and consisted mostly of half-ice scrimmaging, where players who were not involved just stood around. There was no focus on skill development, positional play, or other fundamentals. Disproportionate Instruction & Ice Time: The instruction and ice time are heavily weighted toward the top 4-5 players and the coaches' own children. Unless your child is one of the top players on the team, you will be paying the same amount as everyone else but receiving significantly less ice time and instruction than those few players, despite it being a house/rec league, it is treated more like travel. It would be beneficial to see the association prioritize the growth of every player on the team, rather than just a select few. Until then, parents should look at other locations or leagues where the high cost of registration is matched by equitable development for all players.

Not recommended for first-time skaters No help and no…read moreattention at all. The check in was good but after that no one seemed to be available to help or even give assistance.

Keith is a patient and understanding instructor. If you're looking for a rink with great music and…read morefriendly skaters this is the place to go.

Amazing!!!!!! If you want to really learn how to skate AND have a great time, come here! I just…read morefinished an 8 week class of "Skate Basics+Fitness". I hadn't roller skated since I was 12 and now I'm a really confident skater. It's a great workout too! You won't get this kind of attention and instruction anywhere else. This place focuses on adult skaters, age 21 and older. The classes are small. I took a class for one hour on Sundays with the same 8 people and we kept building upon what we learned. Adjustments and modifications are available for people with injuries too. We had students of all ages in this class, from 30's to 70's and we could all do it and work at our level. This personalized type of class doesn't exist anywhere else. Also, on Wednesday nights at 8:30pm, you can come here and practice and skate for $10. (They have free parking available out front.) I had the good fortune to be taught by the owner, Keith. Keith is a spectacular skater and human being. He is kind, patient, funny, and an excellent teacher. He has truly built a supportive skating community and I'm honored to be a part of it. Keith offers a variety of classes and he is also working on new classes to offer. He's open to ideas and feedback too. I'll be taking a class on outdoor skating next, as well a workshop on backwards skating. Learning how to skate here was the best decision I've made in a long time. I highly recommend taking class and joining this awesome skating community!

Every time I come to Detroit to visit family I'm at this skating rink great old school music on…read moreSunday night. Great Security procedures at the door that makes you feel safe. Carpet an the skating floor is always clean an beautiful, friendly an polite staff to very professional I really appreciate it .

its the music best skaters great prices just 10 dollers to get in…read more my mom gos wayyyy back here love the helpers love it

Hadn't been skating in some years, so i decided to try DRW. The guy that finally came to the skate…read morebooth to give me skates, was extremely rude and obnoxious. I needed one size smaller and went to lhk, and he was using his phone; had the nerve to get pissed off at me. The skating rink was dry and i kept having to catch my balance; eventually falling as i rarely use to. The best part of the experience was meeting a cpl of nice ladies and guys, and the skate time from 10am-1pm was cool. Needless to say, I won't be back because of RUDE DUDE!!

Brought the biggest smile to my face. Hasn't changed since I used to visit quite frequently as a…read more13-15 year old - over 30 years ago. I mean, I'm pretty sure those tables are the same and now I want French fries. I'm not sure this would normally be a good thing but all of the great memories have romanticized it. 5 stars!

We went to watch a Motor City Rockers game. We were able to buy general admission seats and sit…read moreright on the glass. That was a cool experience. It was pretty decent quality hockey. The stadium feels like its on the older side. The men's bathroom had a pretty solid layer of dirt throughout it (which I kind of expect at a local hockey rink.) One critique I have is that when you enter and go through security, they don't have signs or anything to help guide you to find your way into the stadium. We had to ask and kind of just figure it out ourselves.

Good stadium. Great for a family's night out at a shadow game. Has a rat problem thoughread more

No seating. No Live Barn. This place should not be allowed to host tournament games.read more

It's been a little over 24 hours since I've left Hazel Park Ice Arena, and my a$$ has not thawed…read moreout. My buns were frozen after a 45 minute game. The seating area is small and right behind the goalie. The glass is pretty beat up and hard to see the full game. The waiting area was large and it was easy to find the players after the game. The snack bar was half open and didn't have any products warming up. Even though it is not directly off the highway, the Ice Arena is pretty easy to locate. Just look for the building south of the race track parking lot. The best part about the game (since we lost) was the sound system during play. I haven't heard Thunderstruck or Fall Out Boy's Light em Up in a good long while.

The Detroit skating club is where we made a ton of memories, and I'm treasure chest full of good…read morevibes every time I think about it, thanks to my brother and his hockey teammates who totally rocked the ice for a whole season, practicing like pros and scoring big wins! This place is a total winner, with more rinks popping up like mushrooms, welcoming skaters of all levels to glide, spin, and show off their stuff. The snack bar crew is always super chill, serving up smiles with their snacks. Just a heads up for the ladies: steer clear of those hideous ice skating dresses they sell - my friend and I still LOL about how fashion-bomb they are...or not!

Synonymous to the Oak Park facility, DSC has a rustic, early American flavour. It's inviting, cozy…read moreatmosphere pulls you in and surrounds you like a big fluffy blanket. To boast three sheets of ice in modern day rinks is almost unheard of. These folks juggle that with no problem. All the ice here is expertly maintained. You'll always hear me bitch at the figure skaters for destroying the ice with toe picks and as such blowing-out the knees of unsuspecting hockey players. Not here. The magicians seem to anticipate this and react accordingly. Smooth sheets. Safe knees! There's a rather large parking area and you'll find quite the variety at the concession stand. Their main lobby also features plenty of bench seating and they have an ample meeting area. The bathrooms are decent but are at the rink ends, not off the main lobby. What few staff you deal with are fabulous and you can still visit Mrs. Jones and her top notch pro shop. While two of the arenas have more than enough bleacher space, the smaller rink needs more seating. That can't (or won't) be changed, sobeit. Costs obviously have increased due to Covid and its tentacles. They do have sophisticated aids and are still the goto for figure skating instruction. Competitive skaters/trainers from all over the world stop here to train. Did you know they have a physical therapy center on site? 06/21