My first time taking all 4 of my kids. Two of them had never skated before. The place was packed…read more Everyone was polite and having a great time. Music was on point. They appeared to have a lot of regulars so that's means a lot. Where can you do anything for $10 on a Friday night? We will be back.

It's much better than skating outside. I suggest bringing your own skates. I used their skates but…read moreI'll use mine next time. The staff is really nice. Everyone seemed to be having fun. It is nice to have rink in Albany. There are so few rinks around here.

This is a great facility! The ice quality is excellent, and the newly freshly painted colors to…read morematch the Winterhawks give the arena a sharp look. The facility is well set up with great amenities, including large locker rooms, a nice beer garden, and a convenient snack shop. It's a true hub for ice sports, hosting adult and kids league hockey and figure skating, plus open skating sessions with both skate and skating helper rentals available. The vibe here is definitely improving, and I'm really looking forward to the upstairs bar and restaurant that is reportedly coming soon! A cool, reliable spot for everything ice-related.

I had fun but I would love to see some change at this rink…read more I grew up very spoiled by the ice rink that was in my small town in Wyoming. It was seasonal but it was free to skate there because of local donors. There were always multiple staff who skated around the rink to make sure everyone was safe and guided people around those who had fallen or were creating unsafe situations for all the skaters. The figure skaters only practiced in the middle of the rink that had cones around it to prevent any public members from confusion and entering that space. You were asked to follow the direction of the skating and not go against the flow. There was a mandatory break halfway to clear the ice. This rink is a far cry from that. Skating is honestly a hazard here! I had to check in mid skate to see if I was still in public skate because there were so many figure skaters on the rink doing whatever they wanted. Skating wrong ways, blocking the path, zig zagging between skaters, all the things figure skaters do.I had a few almost run ins myself. I don't understand why public skate can't be a fun time to skate around and around without worrying if you're going to have a head on collision with the figure skater. I felt really frustrated because this wasn't the first time that I've come here and had this happen. Can there be a designated time for the figure skaters to practice? I get it.. share the ice but when it's a literal free for all it's hard to predict where to skate and stay safe. I'm familiar with how to stop safely but for newbies this is really unsafe. I want to take my nephews here but is there a time when it's truly a public skate?

Fun place for the kids to ice skate. Free parking (for a…read morelimited time) and lots of places around to eat/drink.

Dust your ice skates off, because winter is here! Well, maybe you don't own a pair of skates, but…read moreat least you've got a local ice skating rink nearby. What am I talking about? Well, it's not a huge seasonal event like the Holiday Ice Rink Union Square in San Francisco and it's probably only one-fourth the size of The Rink at Rockefeller Center, but it's the Winter Village at Orenco Station Plaza! Yippeee!!!! OK, so first off, I'm new to the area but was told about this event happens every December. I didn't think much of it, until I started seeing them construct the ice rink. Then I knew something special was happening. But before I get into more details about skating and Winter Village, I just wanted to disclose that most of my information is primarily from their website versus what I've seen and experienced. Now onto the details: ~ When is it? Well, Winter Village opened last November 29th and will end January 5th, 2020. You basically get about five weeks of fun! And I'm actually somewhat surprised that no one has written up a review for this by now. ~ Main feature? Well it's the ICE RINK of course! A small one that's only about 115 feet long and 26 feet wide. It is outdoor, but covered by a huge white tent. With all the rain as of recent, it's actually good that the ice is covered and protected. The rink capacity can hold up to 70 skaters during a session. You do have to sign a waiver prior to skating, and sessions are about 90 minutes each. You can find their skating calendar and session pricing here: https://www.hillsboro-oregon.gov/home/showdocument?id=24060 ~ In general, prices with skate rentals are: Adults $13 Children (ages 4-11) $10 Children under 3 FREE! Want a discount? Bring your own skates and get $2 off. Or military and First Responders (and family members) get $1 off. ~ Features I've seen: Kids skating in special strollers. Cool winter decor and colorful lighting everywhere. I've seen the rink reserved, closed during some sessions for private events. So yes, you can rent the entire place all for yourself if you need to plan a private party. A great idea if you plan to have a season ending get together with coworkers. I've definitely seen it busier on weekends versus weekdays, so plan accordingly. ~ What I didn't expect from the village? The Winter Market on Sundays (10-3pm). Yes, a tiny farmers market with about 8 vendors selling things from home-made chocolates, specialty soaps, some flowers, a pie guy, a glass blowing vendor, I think I even saw a booth with veggies, a bakery booth with pastries, and a small band of local musicians playing Christmas songs. I thought it was just cool just seeing the community come together, regardless of how cold conditions have been lately. Well, there you have it! I would've given five-stars, but honestly I was sort of expecting more when you call something a "village". Maybe it hasn't snowed enough yet. Or maybe I was expecting it to be busier everyday around the area, but the good thing is, it's not. It is next to the MAX station, but really no heavy foot traffic. Support your locals folks, take your family out for some cheap skating fun, and happy holidays!

Having photographed close to a thousand weddings, I've encountered a wide range of DJ's (and…read morewedding who don't have one). IF you want an awesome party at your event, I'd encourage you to hire Jeff. He is kind, professional, fun and knows HOW to get folks on the dance floor to have fun. 5 stars for sure. Bruce Berg

Please beware before you book with Your Way Sound and Lights with Jeff Richey! He went to the wrong…read morevenue the day of mine and my husbands wedding because he stated he went "based off his memory" instead of our contract!! He would not have made it in time to our ceremony based off the location he was at and traffic. At this point, it's the principle that truly speaks to what kind of person and business this man runs. We have also had a very difficult time getting our money back. While he did state he would pay us back, it was one excuse after another as to why he couldn't. It lead us to the point where we had to file a small claims against him. Please be cautious! He is not someone my husband and I could ever trust and we DO NOT recommend this company to anyone! It would've saved us a lot of stress and headache if we never booked with him.

Share in the excitement with your partner, friends, family dropping into town or to change up your…read moreSaturday night. Great venue, wonderful fans that are eager to share what they know about the game and the point system, super welcoming staff & volunteers and spectacular teams. So much fun. You can grab a bite out back where a food truck is parked, wait in line for drinks or have them delivered. Buy your tickets online early because this event sold out. The energy of the crowd was awesome. The announcer keeps the spectators engaged with play by play in the fast moving arena. After the first period volunteers came out to race on tricycles keeping the energy hyped and engaged. Fantastic sporty and some very tough roller derby battles. Crushed it.

Pure fun! Some dear friends are huge derby fans and brought us to our first game. We had a blast!…read more As a newbie we thought we would be lost BUT nope...they have people who job it is to explain the game to you but they also project game rules and play on the screen before it starts. Its pretty easy to follow and wow does game play go by fast! Our friends try to get the VIP couch so we even got the full treatment which was neat. There are snacks at a pretty decent rate - hot dogs, nachos (which are crazy big and loaded!), sodas, candy and chips plus a beer/wine garden. Cash only so plan accordingly but their merch table can take cards and they have some pretty great merch. I loved the diversity seen here with age and this is a body positive zone with all different shapes and sizes - bravo!

Okay, 3.5 stars, not 3... I've skated at this rink quite a few times over the years, most recently…read morefor a hockey tournament. If you're here for the sport, the ice is always fantastic; consistently solid and well-maintained, which is clearly why the Winterhawks use it as their practice facility. However, the rest of the facility definitely shows its age. The stands are nice enough, though they are located on the far side from the entrance, making for a bit of a trek if you're carrying gear. The lobby isn't huge, and the locker rooms are a tight squeeze, especially if you have a full-roster adult hockey team trying to gear up at once. On the positive side, you can tell they are making an effort to modernize. The lobby, locker rooms, and bathrooms have been renovated, which is a huge improvement over how they used to be. The staff is also very friendly and helpful, whether you're there for a tournament or just a public skate. It's a classic, "old school" rink that has its quirks but remains a reliable staple for the local hockey community.

This morning i walked outside and it felt like fall. I knew the rink would be packed and I was spot…read moreon. The Zamboni was on the ice when we got there (about 10am), but despite the website saying open skate was 10:15-12:15, the throngs weren't allowed until 10:30. Hopefully they will extend until 12:30. Anyway my daughter is excited to start lessons even though they don't start until after the new year.

Fun times downtown for the holidays. This is an ice rink just for the season, and will end early…read moreJanuary. Tix are $22 for adults and $12 for kids. Tuesdays are $12 for everyone. Must sign waiver too. The rink is probably about the size of a basketball court. It can fill up fast and can be crowded. Skates are provided with the tix purchase. They also have some 'seal pushers' to help with beginners. A couple of food trucks on site, and some corn hole and connect 4 games. Super fun time. Special events like comedy night on Tuesday. The rink is located right under the Morrison Bridge off of Naito Pkwy. There is a parking lot nearby too.

The pandemic didn't offer many opportunities for fun events last year, but the Rose City Rollers…read morewere saviors with their ticketed outdoor skating events. During the summer you could skate outside the grounds of Oaks Amusement Park, and when the weather turned, they offered skating inside the covered (but side vented) Lloyd Center parking garage. Skating was broken up into 2 hr sessions with a 50 person max. They have speakers set up playing music (this works great at Oaks Park but the sound does not carry well in the parking garage so I usually bring my own headphones and music there.) They have two options: $20 a person with equipment rental (skates and pads) $10 a person if you bring your own equipment or you are just going to walk. If you are bringing your own equipment I highly recommend the softest outdoor wheels you have. The Lloyd center parking garage is surprisingly rough. I used my hybrid wheels the first time and made it work, but the experience was much more pleasant the second time on my gummy wheels.

Honestly this was a very cool place! Our family doesn't really do the traditional opening gifts,…read morexmas stuff, we go on adventures instead. This was a good happy-medium location to get all the family together for some fun. My 18 month old was even able to participate and they had the cutest teeny tiny ice skates for him. I'm unsure exactly of the pricing cause I was not who paid, but it never felt too overcrowded, and everyone was very patient and kind. Id say it may be a little better than the Lloyd Center.

Nice ice skating rink! A bit crowded but $20 for rentals and ice skating is great! Snacks are good…read moretoo so take your time family here!

Amazing time!!! One of the best days ever! Truly made my Summer!…read more Pay to park all day. We got the adult unlimited rides wristbands which we found worth it. We loved the Cosmic Crash bumper cars, the Ferris Wheel which had an amazing view of the park, the Go Karts of course, the fast Rock & Roll ride with great music, and the Carousel. Our favorites were the rollercoaster which we did twice, I did the Zero Gravity ride twice which was fun and surprisingly relaxing too, and we loved the adrenaline rush of the AtmosFear ride. We chose the 180 option. Definitely will try the 360 option next time. Great they have those two choices. We stayed for hours. Clean park. Bathrooms were clean. Plenty of food and beverage options available. Merch for sale. Kiddie rides, family rides, adult rides. Great for groups, family, kids, teens, adults, couples. Soooo fun! Such a relaxing time but a super fun day and a great date activity. Waits for rides were not long, people were respectful, and staff were efficient. Can't say anything about the food as we ate before coming to the park so we didn't try anything but next time I would love to give the classic elephant ears a try! My day spent here definitely felt like an escape. A place to leave your worries behind and just have a good time. Such a thrill! Highly recommend Oaks Amusement Park. I would love to come back, I had an amazing time!

It was not great. My best friend grew up in Portland and said she'd been here many times growing…read moreup, but had never taken her own kids even though they live less than an hour away. I guess that should have been a clue. You can buy a bracelet, or individual tickets for rides. If you're accompanying a child under a certain age, you are able to buy a bracelet for a lower price. There's a handful of kid rides that kids can go on if they meet the height requirement. There's also a game area, with carnival-like games. But they're freaking expensive; we played the pond one since it was a guaranteed win and the odds of a 3 year old playing any of the other games successfully are pretty low. But it was 6 bucks. There were 3-4 other games in that area. It wasn't a very extensive park. And when we went on a Friday in August, there only seemed to be one of the food trucks open--the boba truck. So that was disappointing. But luckily they had other food, and that food wasn't too bad. Parking isn't bad. There's lots of it and it's cheap, I think it was $2. Check out their website for their BOGO (or discounted?) bracelet days.