I visited the Common in winter when it was covered in snow, so I couldn't really 'see' the park…read more The ice skating rink wasn't open when I visited, so I didn't get to skate either. Still, from what I could see, this looks looks like a very nice city 'green space'. The Worcester Common Oval is where a skating rink is installed in the winter. Prices to skate are reasonable and if you don't have skates, you can rent a pair. In summer concerts and festivals are hosted in this space. The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In the late 17th century, the Common was 20 acres. The current site is just over four acres. At one point, the Common was used as the militia training ground. Later it was the burying ground and today there are still gravesites located in the park. There are three war memorials inside the park, one of which is a large water fountain, and we noticed two art installations during our visit. Behind the Oval is City Hall making for some really nice photos across the park. There are benches around the park and in winter the pathways were shoveled. I imagine in warmer weather the park is filled with locals enjoying the day. Having lived in a big city, I very much appreciate a public park where you can go and enjoy some open space and the city can host public events. For information on winter skating, check out the website: https://www.worcesterma.gov/worcester-common-oval/ice-skating

Was wondering 3 or 4 but my bias got in the way to give a 4 stars…read more Why not 5 you ask? There's no public restroom or atleast I haven't seen one even after living here for a year and visiting it so many many times. Yes there are issues during times and you want to be safe but ask yourself, "Is Central Park in nyc safe around all time of the year and in every nook and corner?" It's in downtown folks. Be wary of the time you visit however big big shout-out to the city for arranging excellent events from time to time. Let's make #wooval kid friendly family friendly gathering place again.

Roller Kingdom continues to impress! Love that they have…read morespecial daytime hours during school breaks (1-4). The DJ is on point! Keeps the crowd going with fun music to listen & skate to, along with fun races by age group. Laser tag $5 Ticket $16 Rental $3 Don't forget your frequent skater card to earn free skate after 5th stamp!

My 4 year old daughter had a great time and she did extremely well for her first take at skating…read more Everything went smoothly. I did overhear that there was a fight. I asked one of the cashiers when purchasing an Icee and she confirmed there was one and pointed to the area. At that time, I recalled seeing a group on the floor but I thought it was from them falling while skating. I've must've caught the very end of it. She stated the police were called and they left before their arrival. The next thing was while waiting to go back on the floor and watching the experienced skaters skate, a female very upset began swearing at another unknown group saying "she got me f**ked up". Another patron also watching stated "Friday night". Yes, it was a Friday night! With that said I would definitely return but during the morning and/or afternoon sessions.

2 hours of public skate. $5. It's in the middle of the day, so it's practically private ice.read more

The best skating community around! Supportive community that helps each skater excel!read more

Beautiful rink, okay parking - clean restrooms, NO food being sold…read more Wear extra warm clothes! Freakin cold!

Wonderful education and training program for kids. Patient and friendly instructors and are great…read morewith young skaters.

The ice was nice. My boys had a good time. I'm glad I brought cash since they didn't take a credit…read morecard. There's an ATM nearby so I could have used that. The skate rental is at the entrance and cash only. They have walkers for the young children. I should have asked if they had parent sizes.

Such a charming, throw-back sort of rink. Great family vibe for Friday public skates, and the ice…read moreis always sensational. Not only do they have a snack bar, but they have the best coffee I've ever had at a rink. Since moving to RI, I've adopted Thayer Arena as my home ice.

5 stars!! Love this rink. Plenty of public skating hours available and the ice is always beautiful…read more 2 rinks under 1 roof is such a W

This was not a one-time experience, but part of a recurring pattern I have encountered at New…read moreEngland Sports Center. During my most recent visit for figure skating, multiple front parking spaces were blocked by buses. One bus alone occupied approximately eight parking spots while the driver remained inside with the engine running. This significantly reduced access for paying skaters. When I reported this to the front office, the response was dismissive and unhelpful. I was explicitly told by staff that I "needed to park on the overhang on the hill," despite arriving with skating equipment and multiple bags. No attempt was made to assist, redirect the buses, or offer a reasonable alternative. The manner in which this was communicated was discourteous and left me feeling disregarded as a customer. Unfortunately, similar issues have occurred in the past. On a previous visit, the women's restroom was flooded, and the only accessible stall had ice-cold water. The facility frequently has an unpleasant odor, and overall cleanliness and maintenance appear to be ongoing concerns. Last year in the winter, I encountered a fall stepping out of my car in the parking lot because no maintenance was done to remove ice. Also, the ice is absolutely miserable and resurfacing not done on time, so we often don't get to skate the full 50 minutes that we pay 30 dollars for. As a figure skater - and especially being a woman that gets treated condescendingly and with absolutely zero respect, I have repeatedly felt unwelcome at this facility. Combined with poor parking management, inadequate maintenance, and consistently unprofessional interactions with staff, this creates an environment that does not meet the expectations of a major sports complex. I would expect far better organization, accessibility, and customer service. Until these issues are meaningfully addressed, I cannot recommend this facility.

Their tournaments are a joke. They all put B teams to in the C level & the A teams in the B levels.read more

I mean it's a hockey rink so my expectations are pretty low but this was a notch below…read moreexpectations. The men's room smell like hitting the toilet is optional and so is cleaning them. The coffee is only slightly better than coffee I had on military bases which I was convinced was filtered through a sock. My son complained the "ice was terrible". Overall, it achieved the goal of a hockey game but don't expect more than that.

Awful place for public skating. Management is nasty & careless. The manager Denise made it obvious…read moreshe doesn't like children, the place is not kept clean, & they say one thing on their website but will constantly change the rules up on you when you show up in person. If you want to go someplace where the staff is more concerned about money than kindness to others, this is the place to go. Better luck going literally anywhere else.

Convenient and cheap public skate! Cash only! Can get crowded quickly but is typically not very…read morebusy.

It was an awesome time skating here. Not overly crowded. Smooth ice surface. Very well kept…read morefacility.

Clean and well-maintained rink with good amenities and heated lobby. FYI no bleachers, only…read morefloor-level benches. We do skating lessons here through The Skating Club of Boston's Skating Academy.

I liked public skate at this place. Limited parking keeps the crowd to a manageable level…read more Note that it's cash only!