I had such an amazing time with my daughter here. The open skate during weekdays is amazing because…read morethe rink isn't too full. You can practice those elaborate spins to mastery. Or someone like me that was a bit rusty can feel comfortable going around the rink at their own pace. I didn't go to snack bar- I was too focused on skating. I will tell you to size down one size if you rent skates as they do run big. My one complaint is they don't resurface the ice as frequently as the ice rink I've visited in NY. The staff was very kind and shared excitement with me that my daughter's birthday was approaching in a few weeks. This can definitely become a regular family adventure despite it being about 20 miles from home. And it's affordable!

I had a very unfortunate experience with Rink Manager Peter Montesano, during which he was rude and…read moreunhelpful in every way, and especially on the subject of a simple miscommunication which he helped escalate rather than resolve. The LearnToSkate program is from 9:15-11:15, which overlaps with Adult Skate from 10:00-11:15. Peter tried to make me to pay twice for the Adult Skate program even though I was already enrolled in a program that included that session. He loudly accused me in front of the entire rink multiple times for not registering, even though I had. Then, when I asked a clarification question about skating policy, he laughed at me and was extremely condescending. I felt like I was being targeted because I was a minority there. During my experience with him, instead of being patient and understanding, he was confrontational and extremely unprofessional, purposefully trying to publicly humiliate those unfamiliar with rink policies. I am very disappointed about my experience and hope I never have a run-in like that again. The rest of the staff is great, however, and helped resolve the issue right away.

Great spot for lessons or just to free skate to good music. Ice skating 101- make sure you have all…read moreyour winter gear on (hats,jacket, gloves, double socks) even though it's indoors.. This was my first time, I came so unprepared and my feet and hands were cramping of the cold by the end of it all. Nonetheless, we had a great time. Few hours every Sunday afternoon are scheduled for public skating (look up calendar)... was quite reasonably priced @ $10 (including skate rentals) for 1.5hrs. A good winter activity for kids to burn all that energy. They have milk crates to lean on for beginners which I relied on heavily else I'm quite certain I'd break a hip. Gladly it wasn't too crowded. What fun! we'll be back next week and I'll surely sign up for lessons next year.

Absolutely awesome experience!!! The pro shop is top notch for both knowledge and personality. Got…read morefitted,baked, and sharpened skates! Ian was instrumental in us completing our list of gear needed and I couldn't have imagined a better shopping venture! Inventory is vast and I can't wait to bring our lil man there when it's his turn to play hockey! Basically friendly, knowledgeable, and a lot to choose from! We'll be back for sure!

Boards & Facility are in decent shape. Ice condition is pretty beat up. Lots of people show up…read morefor stick time on wednesday nights. Sadly, I was the only goalie, at least they didn't charge me. If you run cold & come here to sit in the stands, be prepared to pay for your own heat, literally.

So The Palace was closed for a good month or so in July of 2013 to completely revamp the boards and…read morethe ice surface. In my humble opinion, the finished product has earned them... an EXTRA STAR! Let's just say corners were cut. Clearly, the new boards were not fresh out of the packaging - they definitely showed more than two weeks of use when I played last night. But there are improvements - the ice surface is no longer crowned (see previous review), the boards are actually vertical, and the doors open and close without issue. Still, I couldn't help but notice that the new ice was "bumpy," for lack of a better term. Skating across it almost felt like driving over a rumble strip on the shoulder of a major highway. Maybe that'll work itself out with time as the Zamboni passes over it a few hundred more times... Still, it's hard to give a rave review when a "new" rink really isn't that... well... new.

I have been wanting to go ice skating for ages and was so thrilled when a friend of mine told be…read moreabout the open skate hours at Champions Skating Center!! The facility is spacious and conveniently located--not too far off the main road and is very close to both 91 and 9. The rink itself is well-maintained and wasn't too crowded, even on a Saturday afternoon. I wasn't a huge fan of the buckle (?) skates they handed to me initially, but halfway through the open skate session, I traded them in for lace-up ones which were way better. An hour was plenty for our group, and at $10 for both admission and rental, was a great value! They do also have a longer open skate session at a slightly higher cost. I'd consult the website for the most up-to-date info regarding hours and pricing. Overall, I enjoyed my experience and will be sure to return for future group gatherings!

I'll estimate I've played at 75% of the public hockey facilities in the state of Connecticut. This…read moreone strikes me as certainly not the best, but certainly not the worst. Few facilities have a true Olympic-sized rink - this one does. But there's a problem... the boards aren't straight. They lean away from the ice. I think the Outback Steakhouse "Bloomin' Onion" is the most appropriate analogy here. Locker rooms are kinda gross, and a tad small. But they always have great skate sharpeners at the pro shop, and that counts for a lot. Hockey's a filthy game anyway, so I'll gladly take that trade any day of the week.

Very cute course on the Farmington River. Doesn't have a cutesy theme but rather a very serene…read moreatmosphere. There is a little challenge but not too much to make to make it frustrating. Nice ice cream treat at the end

Great ice cream and great mini golf make for a great time! The service was fast and friendly. The…read moreambiance is one of a kind because you have the beautiful river in the background and the weather was perfect today. They have the most adorable mini cone of ice cream for only .50 cents and I think is the cutest! Of course they have other sizes and plenty of flavors. We opted for Rainbow Sherbet, Cookie Monster Mash and Coconut Almond Bar I believe was called. All 3, very good choices!

Playground review only:…read more One of the best playgrounds I've been to; it's new, clean, and big. My toddler loved it and so did I. Yes, I went down the slide a few times with my infant and he loved it too. The view from the playground was also spectacular, the rolling hills of Simsbury. This playground is located near a golf course, rink, tennis/basketball courts, and trail. I have not used those yet, so no review on those. The playground had a bunch of picnic tables under a gazebo. There were playscapes for 2-5 year olds as well as 5-12 year olds. One of the playscapes has 3 levels if you count the ground. My favorites were the green tube and red swirly slides. There is a sign to take trash out with you since there are no trash cans. I noticed an older playground down the hill but it was muddy so I didn't go in it. I liked the rubber ground with mulch; smelled really fresh lol. Overall, great playground and will be using it often.

New playground is amazing!!! Great job town of Simsbury! We had not been up there in a while and…read morewas very pleased to be welcomed by a beautiful recreational area; tennis courts, pickle ball games, swings, basketball court and of course the huge playscape! Looking forward to get on the ice and the back on the playground some time soon

Decent municipal course. Currently working on a new driving range a year overdue. No ball…read morewashers....bring a wet cloth. No flag markers to tell front middle back of green....bring your own range finder. Drinking fountains only work some of the time.....bring water. Lots of outings...Get a tee time before you go.

this place is the best place. Matt the shop pro is the most cheerfull person ever. the holes are…read moregrate they are so much fun to play.

great spot! very clean and lots of seating for parents. my 8 year old loves it! Lots of things to…read morekeep their attention.

First timer and they just opened last week !…read more Very fun! Clean , many activities for the youngest of the crew and a bit older. I've got an almost 7 and 5 yr old and they loved all the nooks and crannies. Bumper cars are not included. 10 a ride , a bit steep. Must bring socks for the wee ones and yourselves !! There is a sale right now for buy one month get one month ... pretty nice ! Gives a bit of flexibility of not staying forever to get your monies worth. There was someone always cleaning, yayaya. No eating allowed inside, but you can go back to the car to grab a snack and come back . * ask for a bracelet There is this cool sand pit , large layout and ballpit with mazes and tunnels above and below. In the back there is a swing and a tiny space with trampoline jumping. There's a station to color your dino and then it comes to life. Lots of stuff going on... most of the age range was lower 2 to 5 I'd say, however we went on a week day. Well be back ! Nice job and excited There is one in west hartford.