Our family is definitely fans of Union Sports Arena! My kids play for the travel hockey team (boys, and girls teams) here, and the program is truly top-notch. The coaches are dedicated, and there is such a positive, high-energy atmosphere every time we walk through the doors. One of the nicer parts about this rink is the Living Room Café upstairs. It is a total game-changer for hockey parents! It's fully heated with a perfect bird's-eye view of the ice, so you can stay warm while watching the game. The food is actually really good--much better than your typical rink snacks--and it's the perfect spot to grab a coffee and catch up with other parents. The location is also incredibly convenient. It's tucked right behind the Best Buy and Starbucks off Route 22, which makes it easy to grab a quick coffee on the way in or run a few errands during practice. If you're looking for a great hockey community and a parent-friendly facility in Union County, this is definitely the place to be! read more

Solid place to watch a junior hockey game. Good restaurant in rink! Have a good time!

Did learn to skate for my son. HORRIBLE experience! The ratio of students per teacher was appalling. And the teachers were just kids themselves who didn't even know how to teach skating. Even the desk person was rude. Don't waste your time. read more

This was on our bucket list to go ice skating. This was my friend's and I FIRST time to an ice skating rink. It was 8 of us in total. For a Saturday evening, it wasn't crowded. There was no line and we went onto the rink without any problems.The price was pretty good. It is $8.00 admission and $4.00 skate rental. The staff was very helpful and friendly. The music was good and the rink was a very nice size. The skates were a bit difficult to put on but manageable. They are located behind the Pizza Hut off Rt. 22. We definitely wouldn't have found it but they do have a parking lot.There is seating on the side perimeters to overlook the rink. It was fun and I would definitely recommend anyone to come and give it a try. Be sure to wear warm clothes, gloves and you will have fun. read more

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1/4 size of rink for learn to skate. instructors dont even know what to teach charged the hidden fees 2 out of 4 classes are cancelled for no reason and no dates for make up class. horrible and waste of time and money read more

Great arena. Matt Anderson and his assistants are the best. No matter what level of player you are, Mat. A, Matt B., Alex W. And the rest of his staff are devoted to helping you reach your full potential. I my only hope is that organizationS like this will continue to thrive. George Tillinghast read more

Great place to work at. I was with them, about 2017. I had to quit at the time because we were relocating and I had no way of transportation. I went in a few days to pick up a family from playing, they treated me with respect no issues were given. I relocated back in the area, makes me realize how much I missed working there. Keep up the good work guys! read more

Pretty nice rink, home of the Devils, Cranford, and Union Thunder. One ice rink, two miles off the Garden state parkway. Nice lounge overlooking rink ..The seating is above the rink but the sight line is perfect for observing game. read more

Great rink. Yes there are "nicer" rinks here and there. Union is older and only has one rink, but ice is ice and it's the staff that makes the difference. It's a casual and friendly atmosphere; but the coaches, lessons, pro shop, camps and teams are top-notch and there is something to be said for that. Pro shop has decent prices. Also worth a mention is that there is an indoor soccer field in the rear, so when hockey players do dry-land work the field can be utilized. Lounge upstairs is decent for parents and siblings (warm with a TV and snack bar), as is the seating for games. Very happy our son started his hockey "career" at USA. read more

Fun rink with good music and a helpful staff. Skates and ice time were super affordable, and the skates were in decent shape. Parking lot is a little creepy like you wouldn't want to be there alone, but the rink itself is well lit and fun. read more

Bring my kids here for the learn to skate program/hockey. It was great at first, and slowly it has become disorganized and chaotic. The class sizes are also to large and run by young teens. While I love how close it is or us and the staff is friendly. I don't think I'll be returning once my classes run out. read more

I bring my daughter here, she loves to skate so it's def near by and conviniente. I love how it's close to other store so while she's learning I can get my nails done at best nails, or food shop at shop rite. read more

Ice skating rink, for all ages, well lit, ice is very well maintained, children and adults having a great time. Staff very friendly and helpful. R.Wargaski read more

I threw my daughter's 13th birthday party at Union Sports Arena last Friday night, and I was so pleasantly surprised by the experience. I easily scheduled a party only two weeks before my desired date after I made contact with Janet who thoroughly and pleasantly answered all my planning questions. She told me that everything (pizza, drinks, color coordinated plates and birthday cake) would be provided and served by two party assistants. When I arrived to set up the room, Eli and JT, two local high school hockey dudes, introduced themselves to me and proceeded to make themselves available for every concern that arose! The room was ready when I arrived, and was private, comfortable, clean, with a lovely view of the rink. Eli and JT took turns dealing with my various problems; They fixed my WiFi connection, activated my bluetooth speaker, kept me constantly informed about the timing of the party, dealt with anxious skaters, helped them get their skates tied, and regularly checked in with them while they were on the ice. They also helped my husband pack up our car with the presents and leftover cake (very yummy for breakfast today). The pizza was not very tasty, but the kids were fine with it. The total cost for all of this was two hundred fifty dollars plus tips for the great service given to the girls by JT and Eli. A great time was had by all! read more

I went on a Friday for Boy Scout/Girl Scout night and found it chaotic and disorganized. Although we were 30 minutes early, my husband ended up at the end of the skate rental line because there was no warning before the doors were opened and the crowd stampeded inside. All attendees, including scouts, a birthday party and general admission, were required to wear needless identifying stickers which, predictably, fell of the kids' jackets and became a hazard on the ice. The ice was not properly smoothed out before the session and was so chopped up within an hour that I gave up. As if that were not all enough, the mostly teenaged staff were rude and unhelpful. I will not go back. read more

Have spent many nights and weekends over the last 2 years.Rink is always clean and well lit. They have a awesome Pro-Shop. The ice is always in good shape. The locker rooms can use some updating. The only thing that concerns me is that if your handicapped it is difficult to watch and enjoy a game. The ice is not floor level so sitting rink side makes it difficult to watch, especially if your in a wheelchair. If your able to make the stairs there is bleachers to sit on, which I have done, but because everyone stands along the rail, it makes it even more difficult to watch the game. I have looked at a lot of peoples backsides because they see you sitting there and they stand in front of you anyway. The rink management should make a "standing room only" upstairs, like towards the soccer fields in the back or if you want to stand, stay downstairs along the rink. Another idea is to build a small platform with a ramp for wheelchair access up to the ice level behind the goal and add benches or a small bleacher so handicapped persons can watch the game. Also they should remove the 1980's video games ( do people still even play them? ) and move the snack bar down stairs and have a few tables so guests can enjoy themselves. Again this is just my review and the opinions above are just some ideas that would make it enjoyable for all guests of the Union Sports Arena read more

Not good for lessons. If you want your kids to learn to skate don't go here. Classes are taught by high schoolers who read from a list of things to teach. Of the 25 minute class, at least 15 minutes was spent holding on the rail while the teens would go out and back with each student. We went to several classes and it was always the same. There is no actual teaching. The teens are distracted, start late, and forget students are even there. My five year old got scared and was crying and they didn't even see him. The front desk is made up of teens who don't know what the schedules are. The rental skates are dangerously dull. There is a café upstairs which is tolerable but not exactly nice. A little gross. You get the sense that no one is in charge in the whole place, no one cares. I bet they won't even see this review. We are off to Cody Arena now which is a world of difference and not more expensive. read more