Went here for my cousins swearing in ceremony (to become a cop). I think we were in a room called…read morethe something garden. I liked that when you walked in the building they had a sign telling you which room the events were in so you didn't have to stop and ask anyone. The space was really nice and the ceremony went great. After they did cake and coffee in the back and right outside of the room it looked like there was a park and maybe a small garden or something. We were able to walk over to the police station which is next door to tour as well.

Awesome facility, friendly and helpful staff. I visited here for a special Zumba event in one of…read morethe grand rooms, a,nd it was awesome! The instuctor was on stage with a microphone. There were equiiptment such as light weighted weights to use for the exercises. The bathrooms, vending machines and water fountain nearby the event room. Wonderful!

My husband and I went to the adult lessons tonight and it was great. We are both at different…read morelevels and it was nice that they break people up into beginner, intermediate or advanced. For sure recommend!

Things to know:…read more 1)There's a a fee to enter and another to rent skates. Because I was accompanying kids and didn't plan to skate, there was no entry fee. 2) There's an online schedule showing the different event times, and when applicable target ages. We brought my partners kids on a Thursday during the 5p-7:30p slot because 8-10p was 21+ (that day). The 5p slot didnt list ages, but tuns out it was mostly little kids. Additional teens and older people started showing up later, but still seemed younger age focused (with group games like hula hoop). 3) There's a decent number of arcade games for the space. If you don't have quarters, you can use the change machine. While the assortment of games was good, my gripe is that we counted 84 tickets won playing. However their ticket counting machine only accounted for 66. While the experience was okay, I think it's a nice option with a good selection of music, decent sized rink, fair pricing (cant speak for concessions) and a nostalgic feel. Check it out for yourself.

Good ice good service nice concession. What better place to play hockey than in one of Minnesota's…read moreoldest rinks

Came here for a roller derby tournament in July. It's usually an ice rink during the winter time…read moreand they de-iced it during the summer. There are two rinks, and the other one still had ice in it. There's an upstairs area where you can watch either rink from above. This was convenient as the that area was air-conditioned and the arena was super hot (it was the middle of July). The arena itself was very big, with lots of bleachers seats on one side of the rink. Makes me wonder what level of hockey teams play hear and how many people they bring.

WinterSkate is the Cutest. Date. Ever…read more Outdoor activities are one of those things that make Twin Cities winters slightly more bearable. Rice Park is another one of those things, with its pretty twinkling lights... and the majestic Landmark Center backdrop doesn't hurt either. Together, WinterSkate comes to life as an outdoor rink right in the middle of St. Paul. This year, it's open from Nov. 26 to Feb. 5. They have a warming house for changing your skates and staying cozy. The rink itself isn't huge, but I basically just need room to lurch around like a Frankenstein and then fall... so I'm good. Best part aside from the fact that you have an instant date-night? Skate rentals are only $2 and the rink itself is FREE. So what are you waiting for? Oh yeah, winter has to come first. Thanks, Wells Fargo, for making winter a little more fun!

The opening of the WinterSkate rink in Rice Park is a kickoff to the holiday season for many of us…read morein St Paul. It's a free city event where you have the opportunity to see local figure skaters cut loose on fresh ice. After that, you can wander across the street for live musical entertainment. You can get a first glimpse of the upcoming year's winter carnival button -- and watch the official lighting of the Holiday tree (and all the other trees) in Rice Park, accompanied by fireworks. A perfect holiday night. Rice park is the perfect strolling park when you're on a date at the Ordway, Riverwalk Center, Xcel Center, or anywhere else in downtown St Paul. The skating rink also makes it a great stand-alone family destination in the winter from November (when the rink opens) to the new year when Rice Park hosts the annual Ice Castle.

Cheap activity for families! They have skate rental and stabilizers for little ones. I loved it.read more

Not a huge selection of rental skates, but the staff was friendly, and the place is well maintained.read more

Great place to watch anything on ice. My nephew had his most recent ice hockey tourney here. If…read morethere is a tourney going on, the parking lot will be FULL but not full enough to not find spots. They have a nice and simple concession stand where I bought over the weekend - cokes, candy and a French cappuccino. The cokes were definitely over priced but other items weren't at $1.50 for the cappuccino and candy each. We watched both games in the north rink. Not a huge amount of seating but wasn't as cold as other rinks and they have a heater up top which made me super toasty on Friday afternoon after bundling up.

I really want to like this place, yet it is possible that my own youth athletics experience as a…read morefrequent opponent of the Ponies will bias this review. The facility is immense. Large parking lot. Huge white bubble dome covering indoor turf for soccer, lacrosse, etc. Two separate sheets of ice with stands for viewing in each. Common indoor lobby with small concession stand. The main rink has stands on both sides of the ice. I suspect this would be fun place to watch a rivalry game in front of a full house. My favorite part of this sports complex is the very large outdoor pleasure rink for ice skating in front of the main entrance. I should have brought my skates! The ice looks great. While this large sports complex is spacious and comprehensive, it is more function than fashion. In the land of many ice arenas, many with remarkable and memorable amenities, if you are not a Pony this is just another arena.

Well, this was a surprise. Fabulous indoor park for kids, the grands had to be literally dragged…read moreout. Climbing, slides, tubes, giant Legos. And only a $10 admission for the park only. (There is a pool on the premises but it is not a water park-type of pool experience.) Lots of parking outside and places for guardians to wait inside. Tons of kids of all ages and I noticed that the older kids were very gentle and caring for the littles. It was nice to see. Bring your own snacks and water. There is a robotic vending machine for $4 water the kids loved. Great for a rainy or snowy day. Follow it up with a visit to Dave and Buster's down the road at Southdale. (That's how we got them to leave!)

This place is AWESOME! I decided to get my boys (9,5) out of the house and they had a blast! They…read morehave already been asking when we can go back! There is free parking. Walk in and pay the fee for the kiddos. As of Jan 2026 it was $10 a kid with unlimited time. Parents/guardians are free. There is a large park towards the end of the building! It kept my kiddos plenty busy! There is seating for the adults. There is also a gym space for kids to run, balls to play with, mini basketball hoops and items for the little kids to push ride on! There is also a pool to do laps and a gym with equipment, but I'm unsure if those cost extra. You can do birthday parties here! Check the website for additional information!! They do have 2 spots where you can get snacks and picnic tables to eat! Overall this was a very solid experience and we will happily be back!

Ample parking. Good lighting enough seating. Temp is good, it's always clean…read moreSurprised to see the Zamboni doors still kick pucks out on rink a

Looks like a great clean nice place. Friday night was packed for open skate. They ran out of skates…read morewhich is a testament to how popular this place is! They have nice bleachers for those who prefer to stay in unslippery ground like me.