Open skate was awesome. The ice arena was in great shape and kept very clean. The rink was well…read moremaintained and the ice was smooth/clean at the start of open skate. It was not overcrowded at all and everyone in attendance was respectful and friendly.

My son is back playing hockey after a 4 year hiatus. He is playing in a rec league. The parking lot…read moreis fine. The arena is old school with wooden oval roof and penalty boxes on opposite side of rink from player benches. The concession stand has some variety but looks like much is microwaved. I bought some Von Hansen's Cinnamon and Parmasean Pretzels in a plastic container for 2.75 each. The temperature wasn't bad for a hockey rink. But oh that smell...

Such perfect conditions for inline skating at the moment! The (Oval) has really stepped up its game…read morewith recent upgrades, transforming the whole place into a proper track. I decided to test out the latest Bont wheels and bearings yesterday, and I must say, the difference was truly remarkable. Connecting with familiar faces and forging new friendships at the (Oval) added an extra layer of enjoyment to the experience.

Great ice, organized. Fun for a pickup game in the center and casual lap skating around the…read moreperimeter.

There are eight sheets of ice here. I mean, nothing even compares to the Super Rink. Anywhere…read more If the world's largest ice arena - with ample parking, concessions, figure skating, youth, high school, college and adult hockey, clean locker rooms, youth and adult hockey tournaments, heated indoor viewing, the Herb Brooks Training Center and The US Women's National Team - if ALL THAT UNDER ONE ROOF doesn't impress, then nothing refrigerated will impress you. This is a premier facility. Solid and attentive staff. Great ice. Hotels, restaurants and shopping nearby (that wasn't always the case, but it's true now). Check out Twin Cities Gateway for lodging and info. There is a brewery blocks away and a nationally recognized curling rink just down the road if that's your thing. Also, there is a golf course, baseball and softball fields, and a zillion soccer fields here too. The Super Rink is one part (my favorite part) of the campus called the National Sports Center. A lot of places use the word super. This is indeed The Super Rink! If you like or love ice sports, this is your palace. If you read this far you deserve some trivia. DYK? The National Sports Center (NSC) was built at part of Gov Rudy Perpich goal to land the 1996 Summer Olympics.

Attended my nieces ice skating competition today. First time to the super rink and now I know why…read moreit's called the super rink! It's HUGE! The revenue has over 4+ rinks. A great snack and food area called the hat trick. I got a hotdog which was good. They even have real chick fil sandwiches available to buy! Mind blown. The place was very comfortable and it wasn't too cold. Lots of fun vendors selling stuff too.

Had a good time ice skating here. I rented skates and spent maybe an hour going around. The loop is…read morenot super long but seems to be well maintained and is in a cute area.

Great fun on a most unique loop of refrigerated ice. Free to skate. Rental skates cost, but not too…read moremuch. Parking lot and nearby street parking is also free.

We have been to this Sports Center for various events. The Open skate is our family favorite. They…read morehave 2 indoor rinks and an outdoor rink. It's quite busy with hockey events. They have concessions available. Rooms for parties. We'll maintained. All around a great feature to have in the community.

If you live in Woodbury and have kids...more than likely you spend some time here to do extra…read morecurricular sports...they have soccer fields, ice rinks (2 indoors and 1 outdoor). They have a great concession stand where every person in the family will be happy with their wide variety of choices. In the summer time, it's next to one of the best ...if not the best playgrounds/splash pads in Woodbury. (Madison's)

KIDS AT HEART Anyone…read morefrom 2 to 92 can have a blast at Mall of America's indoor theme park. Located in the center of the USA's largest mall is Nickelodeon Universe, a sprawling 7-acre amusement park covering 3 floors.  It's open year-round from 10am to 9pm with reduced hours on Sundays, and tickets can be bought online or in-person. I came here once in 1998 as a kid (back then it was called Knotts' Camp Snoopy) and in 2026 I returned with my wife and kids of my own.  Despite a colorful rebranding in 2008, this place seems frozen in time and looks virtually the same as when I visited 28 years ago.  Wow! We took advantage of specially priced "toddler Tuesdays", where kids admission is only $16.  A full day adult wristband is $52 but specially marked 'deal days' bring this down to $42.  Important note: if you have a kid under 48", you can go on rides with them as a designated chaperone and not have to pay!  This is HUGE and saved us $40 since my wife got to ride for free. There's enough attractions inside Nick Universe -- 26 in total -- to fill up an entire day.  I've delved into each of the major coasters plus the outstanding Log Chute (legitimately one of the best in the country) with separate reviews, but here's a brief summary. * Pepsi Orange Streak: a custom steel family coaster with a mesmerizingly long train, and one of the OG rides here * Fairly Odd Coaster: a chaotic spinning coaster with a decent amount of G-forces (beware the slow dispatch times) * Avatar Airbender: a brief U-shaped ride with a funky surfboard train and spinning seats * Spongebob Squarepants Rock Bottom Plunge: an intense roller coaster with 3 inversions that nearly scrapes the glass ceiling * El Circulo del Cielo: a large Ferris wheel delivers a relaxing ride and offers great views of the park * Shredder's Mutant Masher: an inverting 'Frisbee' ride with a Ninja Turtles theme, great for teens * Log Chute: a STELLAR log flume with a super long ride time and wonderful Paul Bunyan theme that doesn't soak you My 5yo son loved the Big Rigs, Crazy Cars, Diego's Rescue Rider, and Guppy Bubbler.  Our 2yo daughter enjoyed the Adventure Bay kids play area but kept her distance from most of the rides.  Swiper's Sweeper was a surprise hit, a 'whip' style ride where small cars on an oval track drift around tight curves. Staff were ~incredibly~ friendly and cut us plenty of slack when I brought my son with me on a couple rides that weren't part of the Toddler Tuesday discount wristband (oops!)  They waved us through and said, "don't worry about it, have fun!"  Big kudos to them for grace and understanding; this went a long way towards a 5* day. * TL;DR * It's always 72° and sunny inside Nickelodeon Universe, perfect conditions for fun. This amusement park is home to a plethora of rides including 5 roller coasters (1 kiddie, 3 moderate 'thrill' coasters, 1 'extreme' coaster), a Ferris wheel, bumper cars, a fantastic log flume, a drop tower, a swing ride, a dark ride shooter, and lots of smaller attractions. While I can't comment on the quality or cost of food within Nick Universe, I do feel that we got a great value for admission.  We felt safe and the ride operators we encountered were very kind.  The natural sunlight gives this park wonderful energy year-round. If you've got kids (or if you're an adult who really likes rides), I highly recommend spending a day at Nickelodeon Universe!

This was pretty cool! A theme park in the mall, what a…read moreconcept! It's Nickelodeon themed, so it definitely appealed to my inner child! They have plenty of rides for all ages. I didn't go on the roller coaster to kill some time. It was a blast! I could easily spend a whole day here!

Newer ice arenas don't often impress, you know, function over fashion. This is a really, really…read morenice new ice arena. One remarkable plus at the C.R.I.C. is the second sheet of ice, refrigerated ice OUTSIDE next to the main building. This outside ice allows for a unique playing experience. The main arena is huge, with some neat photos of the local hockey heros who went on to play in college or pros. The stands, are all on one side. This is a big arena with a large amount of seating. This would be a rocking place when full and loud for a rivalry game. There is a large heated lobby with concessions and a small yet useful skate shop. Wood beams inside make this place feel special. From this common area there is a glass view of one end of the ice. The building has rooms for meetings and birthday parties and other events. There is ample parking. Outside ice sheet next to arena is a major draw and pretty cool! Well done C.R. hockey people!

I took my son to Mouse Mountain inside the Mall of America to play some mini golf. If you are…read morejust wanting to play here, you should park in North Ramp Parking Structure. The course itself is nicely laid out. There are not many hole in one possibilities. We had an enjoyable time and the course was challenging. The entire round took about 60-90 minutes because there were a lot of people playing. We went in July and it was a bit hot. The air conditioning must not reach the top floors inside MOA. Tip: if you are also going to play the Rock of Ages mini golf inside MOA, they have a two course special.

Our 4 year old son loved it here! The course has some unique holes and was fairly challenging…read morebecause of the bump surrounding the hole. Make sure everyone pulls their ball once they make it in the hole... My ball hopped back out numerous times when someone's was in the hole. Also--- Under 5 was free to golf and our son won a free game on the last hole all 3 times that we played.