Really happy with our experience here. Came for an open skate for our first visit and then booked a…read morebirthday party. Family oriented. Friendly staff. Food is good enough. Happy with how they handled our party - straightforward and fun. Daughter loved having a birthday shout out and her special song request. We'll be back!

I happened to go with a couple of friends there on a half day at school. We had fun, but the…read morequality wasn't bringing up the mood. The roller skates seemed dirty, and the place had a weird lingering stench like some smoker or alcoholic's house. My clothes stank of it on the way home and needed a couple of washes to remove the smell. Other than that, the staff was nice, and the vibes were still good. The food was also okay but it could've been better

My boyfriend and I have a tradition to ice skate at a new place each year once finals are over…read more This year we did some research on the Christkindl Market/Rosa Parks Circle and decided to make a GR day out of it. The rink was very fun and I will always love skating but there were a few things that made the experience not merit 5 stars. We wanted to make reservations beforehand since we have trauma from Detroit's ice skating lines being INSANE. But, you have to make a reservation over a few days in advance, and don't try to call their office because they won't answer. Thankfully it wasn't busy the day we went so there was no wait, but something to keep in mind when planning your visit. Parking is tragic and that's coming from an Ann Arbor local who is constantly fighting for a spot (and her life) on State street. What we thought to be an easy parking garage turned out to charge a nightmare price of $14 for only being there a little over an hour. Not to mention, the place was a bit of a walk on unsalted and very slippery sidewalks to the park. Compared to other outdoor skating rinks, this one was quite small. The path to the rink is downhill and dangerous to walk in regular shoes, let alone your skates when you've put them on! I counted so many people who almost ate it coming to and from the rink because of the icy path. I'm aware it's an ice attraction, but no one wants to be skating before they actually get to the rink... The ice rink itself has a wall of snow all around like it's carved out of snow, which is cool, but results in snow falling on the ice and it being pretty rough to skate on. There were also a bunch of kids digging at the snow and creating snowballs and throwing it at skaters passing by. PTL I wasn't one of the ones targeted but still, a safety hazard in itself! They were given several warnings by the employees but were never taken off the ice despite being told multiple times not to. I will say that for the cons, there are a few pros. The cost of skates and skating is a combined price of $6 per person so you don't have to worry about bringing your own skates. They have plenty of cubbies to hold your shoes/belongings that are within eyesight in case you're worried about things getting stolen. (Even if it was stolen, the thief would break his back trying to run away because of how slippery it is!) There is a nice area where parents/non-skaters can sit looking over the rink. For it only being $6, the ice skating does it's job, but doesn't stand out in comparison to other outdoor rinks I've been to.

Rosa Parks Circle is a community gathering place in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids. It features…read morea large open concrete area/amphitheater where people can gather for an outdoor lunch during the day, and it also acts as a stage for festivals, swing dancing, musicians, and more throughout the year. You can sometimes find food trucks parked here in the summer. In the winter months, it's transformed into a public ice skating rink. This park was designed by artist Maya Lin and is formally known as Ecliptic, which refers to the path the sun follows in the sky among the constellations over the course of a year. The park includes features that portray water in its three states: The central ice skating rink is water in its solid form, a mist fountain represents water in its vapor form, and finally, the table-like fountain represents water in its liquid form. Another unique feature of the park are the lights beneath the ice rink's surface. 166 tiny fiber-optic lights shine at night, depicting the millennial constellation of the sky over Grand Rapids on January 1, 2000, the start of the new millennium. Currently the park is under construction, with plans to refurbish the bandstand and restrooms, add a bus shelter and more shade trees, benches, drinking fountain, and additional trash receptacles. I'm excited to see the updated park and encourage anyone visiting to visit once it's completed.

This ice rink is truly exceptional. From the moment you step inside, you can feel the energy and…read moreexcitement that make it a favorite for skaters of all ages and skill levels. The ice is meticulously maintained--smooth, clean, and ideal for everything from casual laps to figure-skating practice or hockey drills.

"The official practice facility of the Grand Rapids Griffins"…read moreLocated on Coldbrook, near Leonard and Lafayette, this ice-skating facility is a favorite of our kids. There's convenient parking outside and helpful, friendly staff inside. The rates for admission and skate rental are very reasonable and they have open skate during lunchtime all year round with additional periods during weekends and holidays. There's a small concession stand and a few games for the non-skaters or those taking a break. The restrooms are clean and well-maintained in this family-friendly establishment.

Go all the time and the skate sharpening is good also the prices are very affordable! Love the…read moreservice

We had a very disappointing experience here. We called yesterday and described the type of skate…read morerepair we needed. They said if we came at opening time today, they could do it in 30 minutes. We arrived at opening and were told unapologetically that they didn't want to dedicate any staff time to sending someone to the back to work on it when they could have them out front selling new merchandise. If that was the case, they could have told us that yesterday before we made a special trip.

Howie's made custom pucks for my wedding in June and did an amazing job! I sent them a design and…read morethey sent me proofs and called me to personally discuss the order before going ahead with it. It was a little confusing because I live in Nashville and was having the pucks sent to Los Angeles, but they were able to accommodate that, no problem! They even called me a few weeks after the delivery to make sure I'd received them and to wish me a nice day! I couldn't believe how nice they were! The pucks were amazing and all our guests were talking about how unique and special they were! Howie's did an amazing job at a fair price and I would recommend them to anyone looking for custom pucks for an event!

When, not if, you are in need of the best hockey tape, stick wax, socks, accessories possible…read morethere's no other place to go. Howie's has all you need, and of the highest quality you can hope for. Aside from the top-notch products their customer service is so personable, and focused on your satisfaction, that you'll never want to look anyplace else. Thanks a million!