We are big fans of GR Skate & Event Center! They recently redid some of the interior spaces…read moreincluding carpet/lights/benches... the whole vibe is so fun and bright. Our most recent experience was on a Friday night for their family deal: $12 per person includes entry, skate rental, a slice of pizza, soda and a cookie! A banging deal! The pizza is fresh and who doesn't like a chocolate chip cookie. Our kids had a blast. Lots of tumbles but they got right back up and kept skating. Also, as it turns out, roller skating is tough! Event for adults. They also offer roller blades if that's your cup of tea. I know they also take party reservations - something we've done with neighbor friends in the past during December as sort of a fun family Christmas gathering indoors when it's cold outside. It was awesome!

We had the best time today - the kids and adults! Staff was super friendly and fun. Pizza was…read morereally good. I thought it was a great place for skaters of all levels. They have a bounce house in the middle of the rink, which my 4 year old was obsessed with. It was nice to be able to skate and keep an eye on the young ones.

Took my 13 year old grandsons for the ultimate adventure, they had the best time ever!…read more Staff is the best, informative and kind.

If you're looking for winter fun, the search is over. Come luge in Muskegon! What's that? Think…read moresledding on a frozen water slide. No idea how to luge? Don't worry: with a little lesson from the staff and a few runs on the track, you'll be a pro in no time. Don't have the need for speed? The park also has options for XC skiing, ice skating, snowshoeing, and hockey. The website updates patrons with what's open/closed daily, so make sure you know before you go. Muskegon Luge is a West Michigan gem, and I look forward to returning and bringing folx to experience the fun for themselves.

This is a really nice, well run and modern ice arena. There are plenty of good seats to watch the…read moregames, and the locker rooms are spacious and clean. I was really impressed with the size of the benches, how accessible the locker rooms were, and how comfortable the viewing areas were. This is a great ice rink for hockey tournaments, they have a huge lobby and nice proshop as well.

A very last minute change in venue due to weather for a graduation open house led us to Griff's…read more The GM was great to work with, the staff was super helpful, and it truly was the PERFECT venue for a graduation open house.

We recently celebrated my daughter's birthday at Southside Ice Arena, and it was an absolutely…read moreamazing experience from start to finish. A huge thank you to Monica, who was incredibly helpful, responsive, and kind throughout the entire planning process. She answered all of my questions thoroughly, made booking simple, and went above and beyond to ensure we had all the information we needed to feel prepared and excited for the party. The party itself was fantastic! Everything was organized and ready when we arrived, the party nook was set up beautifully, and the kids had an absolute blast skating. The pizza, drinks, and overall party package were a great value, and having Monica there to coordinate everything made the day so much easier and more enjoyable for us as parents. What stood out most was the exceptional customer service. Monica was genuinely invested in helping make my daughter's birthday special, and her communication, flexibility, and attention to detail made all the difference. It's rare to find someone who cares so much about creating a great experience for families. If you're looking for a fun, affordable, and stress-free birthday party venue, I highly recommend Southside Ice Arena. We made wonderful memories, and I wouldn't hesitate to book another party there in the future. Thank you, Southside Ice Arena and Monica, for helping make my daughter's birthday so special!

Nice barn for a tourney…read more 2 sheets here, both with ample seating and great acoustics, so that you can yell to your hearts delight and get the attention of your favorite player. Concession stand was fairly priced. Parking was great, but we were here during the January 2024 snow storm, so challenging to keep lanes straight. A few issues: Locker rooms are downstairs and only accessible via stairwell. This was challenging for the boys to get through. There's an elevator labeled for those with accessibility needs only. The entrance has no automatic doors, so challenging to work through traffic there as well. Don't know if it was the weather or just the preference, but the rinks were unusually cold. Many parents opted to stand in the back. (That was probably also for social reasons) Lastly, the lobby could use more seating. I did like the seats by the glass, which gave a nice view of the ice.

What a fun place! After 36 years I decided to try roller skating. I found jumping Jupiter had an…read moreadult night on Thursdays so I decided to give a try. I went alone, a little nervous as I did not know anyone. They have regular roller skates or inline skates to rent or you can bring your own. Everyone was so friendly, the rink was clean, lockers for your shoes at .50 cents . They had a practice area which I took advantage before hitting the big rink. The music was a blend of old school and new music which was awesome! The other skaters were so friendly! I would definitely recommend this roller rink but only if you want to have a good time!!

A great place to skate! I enjoy the theme nights they have. Their website is super helpful and very…read moreup to date all the time, with a calendar showing what the theme is for each day. They recently have gotten new carpet, so I would disregard the previous reviews stating the carpet smelled bad. There is always something fun happening at Jumpin' Jupiter. It is also really cool how they have hoverboard night, and people can bring their hoverboards on the rink! The staff are always friendly and I feel like the pricing is fair. There is also an arcade and food/snacks. A great place for a fun night out or even a birthday party!

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 is a really good place to ice skate or exercise. Even the event and Christmas. You get free…read moreice-skating. That's really cool. And when I got hurt, they were helping me so much when I was ice-skating, and they gave me a big Band-Aid.

Website says their store is open whenever the building is. Lady at front desk seemed extremely…read moreannoyed that I asked to do some Xmas shopping and then continued to be rude while I spent nearly $200. Only reason I gave more than 1 star is because the selection was good.