This was a fun little outing in downtown Denver, right off the 16th street mall. The string lights…read moreand decorations (which aren't super visible in my photo) make this a very cute rink. A group of six of us went on a Sunday afternoon, and it was crowded, but we didn't have to wait long to get our skates. The way it works is that the ice skating rink is free, but you have to pay to rent skates. If you own your own skates, then, the experience is completely free! To rent skates, you wait outside in front of a little booth and get a wrist and then go to the window next to that one and say which size you'd like. Despite the rink being crowded, the wait for skates was very short. Service was friendly and efficient. The skates weren't the highest quality, and they use ski boot like buckles rather than laces, but I can't complain given the convenience and price. The ice rink gets smoothed over/cleaned using a Zamboni every so often, and when that happens, you can stand by fire pit stands (I'm not sure what they're called?) or sit on the benches right outside the rink. We stayed for about an hour and a half to two hours and had a good time. This is a great activity for families and friends alike!

Very small but quaint rink! brought my granddaughters one of which takes ice skating lessons and…read morethe other is a newbie, they both had a great time.....rink was not overrun by people, so they were able to enjoy themselves. I loved that it's outdoors and centrally located....Parking was the issue, but worth the walk.

Watching youth hockey here is so fun. They have a bar with good food and wine, plus great service…read morewith fun bartenders! The atmosphere is busy and light and friendly overall. The viewing area is comfortable, bleachers and all. Not too cold. Plenty of space to enjoy a game.

Amazing staff! I have been taking beginning adult ice…read moreskating lessons. The teachers are friendly and patient

My five year old recently declared that he wanted to be a hockey player. Being from Florida and…read morehaving literally more fingers on my hand than times on an ice rink I turned to Google to find someone that could teach him to ice skate first. And luckily I found the Learn to Skate program at DU. It is run by a really lovely woman named Bernadette and every instructor we've had to date has been kind and compassionate and seems to make falling on cold, hard ice fun somehow. Because my five-year-old fell a LOT and he wanted to go back for more every week, even talking me into ice skating during free skate with him. Thanks to that I've now ice skated more in the past 3 months than in the rest of my life combined, and you know what? I'm getting better. Classes start from the age of three and there's pretty much nothing more adorable than a three-year-old on tiny skates. Skaters are required to wear a helmet and gloves are suggested (definitely do this for your kids.) They have both figure skates (with the toe pick) and hockey skates to learn on. And the classes are broken up into really small blocks so the kids feel like they are successfully moving through challenges. Your session pass also gets you 8 free skate punches that you can use just to skate or for the drop-in hockey practice (you have to be 5+ to participate in this portion.) Sessions last eight weeks I believe and the cost is comparable to any kind of activity I've signed my children up for to date (music, gymnastics, etc.) And they do offer adult ice skating classes if you are looking for yourself. As a matter of fact, I may have to join one soon to keep us with my son...

Great staff! Fun place, open space. Tables, games room, bathroom, snack counter. Birthday party's…read more My girls loved it! They are 9

Wagon Wheel is unlike any other rink I've been to. There's something so unique about it that almost…read morefeels campy. Sure, many rinks do feel like a blast from the past, but something about Wagon Wheel is just special. First of all, it's the only wood rink in the Denver+ area... so, if you're an avid wood floor skater, this is the spot for you. What I really enjoy about Wagon Wheel is they accept song requests which is very unheard of at most rinks! So, everyone gets a chance to hear a song they absolutely groove with. I love that! There's a snack bar and vending machine available, cubbies for belongings, and a mini arcade! The only thing I'm not completely in love with is the bathroom. :) shower curtains, tile floors, and small spaces. Otherwise, I love this blast from the past and can't wait to go back to live in some more of that nostalgic goodness!

We were very efficiently helped by Blake who assisted our fam with a B day party. Everyone, kids…read moreand adults had a blast. Clean, good music & a joyous time.

We have a great time with the kids of all ages. We have had a couple birthday parties there and…read moreplan to have more. The music is fun , the workers are friendly and the managers have been great. Im 60 and haven been skating all my life. I love it.

Decent rink with a pro shop and a bar/lounge with views of the ice. You can't take alcohol to the…read morebleachers, and there isn't a ton of seating inside so plan ahead for that. It's cold in the entire viewing area as well so bring your warm outerwear.

We wanted to go to stick and puck and they did not have it so they messed up the schedule and they…read moredid not give our money back

As someone who skates 3-4 times a week, affordability matters. This rink makes it possible to keep…read moredoing what I love without spending a fortune. It's definitely could use some updates, especially the floor, but that's the trade-off for having some of the lowest entry prices you'll find anywhere. I've paid double at other rinks. One thing I really appreciate is that they only charge for rental skates if you actually need them. I've been to other rinks where the price is the same whether you bring your own skates or not. It's nice not paying for something I don't need or want. When you skate as often as I do, those savings add up fast. It's honestly getting harder to find affordable entertainment these days, so I really appreciate having a place where I don't have to give up my hobby just to make ends meet. It's also a great, healthy activity. I really value anything that gets me moving and away from a screen. The staff & management are friendly, they try to play music everyone will enjoy. The bathrooms are clean and there's a shelf with cubbies along the wall for your shoes and belongings, but lockers available if you prefer to secure your items. My only real criticism is that I wish the rink floor was cleaned more often. There's been quite a bit of gum on the floor recently. At the end of the day, this place keeps roller skating accessible and affordable, and that alone makes it worth it.

I had not been skating in years. My wife planned this out as a surprise. This place is a blast. The…read moreskating surface is well maintained and smooth. The lighting is fun and the sound system is incredible. I felt like I was back in middle school for two hours. Skate rental was simple and the skates were in good shape. The DJ was fun and upbeat. I forgot how much fun skating it. Parking was simple and the price was reasonable. It's a safe area of town as well.