I played a tournament at this rink ice was horrible locker rooms were small food selection was…read moreminimal. Realize why almost no travel teams play her

everyone else and the environment was wonderful but this one employee i asked his name, Brendon,…read morewas really irritating to me and other customers he kept quickly stopping and swerving in front of people to show off and the whole time would be talking to his friends who were not employees from what i could tell. he did the swerving brake in front of this young kid multiple times to the point where the mom asked him if she was in the way irritatedly. the other employee was doing all of the skates and cleaning she helped me and my friend, had curly hair.

While the facility itself is excellent and the adult leagues are well-run, the Vipers youth…read morehouse/rec program at the Suburban Rochester location has significant structural issues that parents should consider before paying the high registration fees - and this review is specifically about the house program. It is worth noting that this appears to be a localized issue; we know coaches and parents at the other rinks associated with Suburban, and these problems do not seem to be present there. Based on our experience at the Suburban Rochester location, families should be aware of the following: Inconsistent Coaching Standards: There have been frequent issues with coaches arriving late to practices and games. More concerning is that official coaches have been absent from the bench during games, with non-certified parents filling in, which is against USA Hockey rules. Lack of Oversight: Concerns regarding coaching and player retention were shared with the Youth Hockey Director last season, specifically regarding coaches telling players they were not going to receive play time, which led to players quitting. In a house league. Despite this feedback, no changes were made and the same staff was retained. It appears there is very little accountability once the non-refundable fees are paid. Practice Quality: At the 14U level, the league rosters nearly 20 players and practices on a half-ice sheet. At this age and size, this leads to practices that are crowded and slow. Our experience was that practice sessions lacked structured drills and consisted mostly of half-ice scrimmaging, where players who were not involved just stood around. There was no focus on skill development, positional play, or other fundamentals. Disproportionate Instruction & Ice Time: The instruction and ice time are heavily weighted toward the top 4-5 players and the coaches' own children. Unless your child is one of the top players on the team, you will be paying the same amount as everyone else but receiving significantly less ice time and instruction than those few players, despite it being a house/rec league, it is treated more like travel. It would be beneficial to see the association prioritize the growth of every player on the team, rather than just a select few. Until then, parents should look at other locations or leagues where the high cost of registration is matched by equitable development for all players.

Not recommended for first-time skaters No help and no…read moreattention at all. The check in was good but after that no one seemed to be available to help or even give assistance.

No seating. No Live Barn. This place should not be allowed to host tournament games.read more

It's been a little over 24 hours since I've left Hazel Park Ice Arena, and my a$$ has not thawed…read moreout. My buns were frozen after a 45 minute game. The seating area is small and right behind the goalie. The glass is pretty beat up and hard to see the full game. The waiting area was large and it was easy to find the players after the game. The snack bar was half open and didn't have any products warming up. Even though it is not directly off the highway, the Ice Arena is pretty easy to locate. Just look for the building south of the race track parking lot. The best part about the game (since we lost) was the sound system during play. I haven't heard Thunderstruck or Fall Out Boy's Light em Up in a good long while.

The Detroit skating club is where we made a ton of memories, and I'm treasure chest full of good…read morevibes every time I think about it, thanks to my brother and his hockey teammates who totally rocked the ice for a whole season, practicing like pros and scoring big wins! This place is a total winner, with more rinks popping up like mushrooms, welcoming skaters of all levels to glide, spin, and show off their stuff. The snack bar crew is always super chill, serving up smiles with their snacks. Just a heads up for the ladies: steer clear of those hideous ice skating dresses they sell - my friend and I still LOL about how fashion-bomb they are...or not!

Synonymous to the Oak Park facility, DSC has a rustic, early American flavour. It's inviting, cozy…read moreatmosphere pulls you in and surrounds you like a big fluffy blanket. To boast three sheets of ice in modern day rinks is almost unheard of. These folks juggle that with no problem. All the ice here is expertly maintained. You'll always hear me bitch at the figure skaters for destroying the ice with toe picks and as such blowing-out the knees of unsuspecting hockey players. Not here. The magicians seem to anticipate this and react accordingly. Smooth sheets. Safe knees! There's a rather large parking area and you'll find quite the variety at the concession stand. Their main lobby also features plenty of bench seating and they have an ample meeting area. The bathrooms are decent but are at the rink ends, not off the main lobby. What few staff you deal with are fabulous and you can still visit Mrs. Jones and her top notch pro shop. While two of the arenas have more than enough bleacher space, the smaller rink needs more seating. That can't (or won't) be changed, sobeit. Costs obviously have increased due to Covid and its tentacles. They do have sophisticated aids and are still the goto for figure skating instruction. Competitive skaters/trainers from all over the world stop here to train. Did you know they have a physical therapy center on site? 06/21

The park has a lot to offer. There are two great play structures for kids of all ages. There are…read morealso sports offerings such as basketball, sand volleyball, tennis and horse shoes. There are plenty of picnic tables and grills. The bathroom is far from luxurious, I would stay away unless you really need it. Utica does a good job maintaining the park and keeping it clean and safe. Occasionally you will see police presence driving through or hanging out to keep everyone safe. They installed the blue light poles a few years back. Overall it is a great place to go for a run or walk or let the kids burn energy.

2019-09-18. Grant Park. Utica, MI…read more Nestled amid a residential area in Utica is Grant Park. While not the newest or fanciest of parks, its compact and bountiful. Just east of Van Dyke, Grant Park's footprint is bounded by Nancy Ave to the north, Hanh Ave to the south, Deshon St. to the west, and Grant Park to the east. There are two small parking lots, one off Nancy, and one off Hanh. Every time I bring my kids here there are plenty of people enjoying the public space, yet I never have a problem finding a parking spot. This tells me that many are locals, which is great to see that the city's money is well used. The park is not huge, but they make excellent use of their real estate. Amenities include 2 full size basketball courts, 3 tennis courts, two beach volleyball courts, and two playgrounds; one for the big kids, and one for the kiddies. There are also two large pavilions, one by each parking lot, and the green scape is dotted with mature trees, providing green canopies for those who prefer the shade. A walking path winds through the park, and there are a couple of swing benches by the larger playground. There is even a book house where you're welcome to take a book or leave one. The centerpiece of the playground is the large tubular slide. A rare three storey tube slide, which is the primary reason why we come; that and the rare playground roundabout. There is also a Wendy's within walking distance on Van Dyke for those hot days or when you're craving a frosty. All in all, don't let this mature park fool you. It packs plenty for all ages in a small footprint and would serve any community well. Whether you're looking to get active; improve your skills at Basketball, Volleyball, or Tennis; or simply looking for a relaxing day at the park, Grant Pack can accommodate. I'm definitely a fan, 4 stars. If you would like to experience more, come dine-with-me.yelp.com I'd love to have your company... See you on the swings!

Absolutely obsurd of the fact they have no working service on the vending machines in the sports…read morearena. Seriously pissin me off fr bruh. -zeb zeb zib zib

All in all, a great place to learn and/or play Pickleball. I appreciate the surface is different…read morethan a tradition tennis-court-like surface, and for some the lines are hard to make out at times, the value and service is exceptional.

Went to see the Thursday night concert series. The Custodians, The Beggers and Sponge. The park is…read morevery nice. I really enjoyed sitting on the hill. It's a nice family park. The water fountain was being in full use. The park is spacious with a lot of well groomed lawn. The show itself was very entertaining. The park has a parking structure right next to it. The first two hours were free. I'm thinking it was 75 cents an hour after that but I'm not sure.

Although this park stirred up some controversy, mostly due to the cost of it as well as the slight…read moremovement of the original Veterans memorial with many of us local residents. The park is in place and turned out nicely. We now have lots of seating areas, metal orange chairs, concrete seats by the Chess tables and table tennis, some plastic low and laid back chairs closer to Troy as well as integrated wood seats here and there. As far as the seating goes, many if not most of the seating areas aren't super comfortable. The most comfortable spot I could find was just laying on the grass on the hill. The seating areas we still need to be a work in progress. The Hill is in the middle of the park and there's a nice spot to lay back and watch the crowds go by. It's also a nice play area for the kids and to have a little picnic. It is nice to see the Starr fountain back up and running, although it's been very periodic at best this summer. It is a welcome scene with the amount of people starting to utilize the park more and more each week and month. The only thing missing with this new Centennial Commons Park is any IG potential scenery. The old park by the Starr fountain at least had a lineup of trees directly to the fountain that made for a really great picturesque photo opportunity during the winter time. Now it's wide open space and not a lot of ties from one corner to the other.

there vending machine suck as the pop in expired since 10-25-25, ther they don't give out change.read more

I first skated the arena in the early '70's. If memory serves, the west rink was outside. Windy…read moredays sucked. Now both sheets are indoors with wonderful resources to tend to their upkeep. They have a quaint little pro shop which has the basic necessities to potentially save the day. A bit pricey but, then again, you wouldn't do your equipment shopping here unless you were in a pinch. I know of a few instances where kids have needed an emergency skate sharpening. Critically important at the speed and level they play at. A basic little snack bar is available when you enter and restrooms just in case. Plenty of metal bleacher seating in both arenas and picnic tables in the lobby in case you get too cold. If your new to this world of ice sport spectating, bring a blanket and seat cushion. At least for the first visit. They have a fully functioning ice resurfacing machine and a small ever changing staff to maintain the building. Skate rental is available. Open skate and pickup hockey is offered. Check online for more details. 1/20