Hockey? Check. Figure skating? Check…read more Adult only session times? Check. Freestyle figure skating sessions? Check. Clean/spacious locker rooms? Check. Skate rental sharpening? Check. Convenient location for biking/commuting/busing? Check. Ample parking? Check. Bonus points for being managed by a group of some of the best people- the staff are really great, and there's a community of regular skaters that make this place a second home for many, not just a facility selling ice time. Helpful fyi: - apparently this rink is cold. I'm a bad judge of this, but I'm good at judging my non-skate friends who come to spectate or who don't usually ice skate. Bring layers to be safe. Comparing to other rinks I would say it's nowhere near as cold as RITs hockey rink at Polissini Arena or Paul Lewis rink, but it's not... warm? -no regular snack bar/cafe here. They have one, but it's only used during hockey games or other special times of high volume/staffing -you can spectate through some smaller panes in the lobby- there's a few chairs/couches and it is warm in there, but it's not set up as a true "viewing" space. During public sessions, the bleachers aren't out, but there are tables and chairs to sit at to put on skates, and a central place to keep your things. -they have scooters/pushers you can use for free for kids learning how to skate -season for this rink is typically only Sep-April, because in the summer this facility also serves as as the admin building for the parks and large newly renovated pool out front which is honestly how most people know about the rink! This rink is one of my favorites in the Roc for it's still somewhat lesser known existence and the casual vibe it maintains as a municipal rink funded by the city. Since it's part of the park, when the weather warmer you can bring a picnic and plan to spend time in nature before or after the ice. This rink is the indoor twin of the outdoor rink at MLK in downtown, but most people don't make that connection.

This was awesome ice rink...I am excited to go again. I thought the staff were accommodating to me…read moreand the family I work for. Clean area and very affordable. I am excited for roller rink in the area.

We absolutely love the wonderful winter market every year! Tons of options for food, shopping, and…read moreholiday festivities. The new playground is also a hit! Overall a great park located across from the very awesome Museum of Play!

I just LOVED getting to visit this beautiful & clean park (on Saturday, 02/10/2024) while exploring…read moredowntown Rochester! With the brightly colored inspirational murals, the super cool playground, plenty of bench seating, & the ice skating rink, I was a little jelly that my hometown doesn't have its own Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Park ;). Definitely a cool spot to visit & it's located directly across the street from the Strong Museum. Since we visited on a late afternoon, we had no issues finding a street parking spot nearby. Till next time, Rebecc

Excellent learn to skate and hockey 101 programs with good instructors. Eliza is the best! Have…read moretried other skate programs in the Rochester Area, but this one rocks!

This is now branded as Bill Gray's Skateplex. Worse than the previous place. I went skating on a…read moreSunday afternoon with a family member and child. It was the first time I had been to this rink since it had been rebranded. I was more than disappointed. I was appalled by the lack of security on the ice while we were skating. Some kids were bombing around at high speeds, skating in and around beginners like they were on an obstacle course. Some kids, probably 12 year olds, were using red skating helpers like toys, bashing into each other, or two boys giving a third boy a ride and skating at top speed. One dad was horsing around with his kids, adding to the mayhem.We had to keep looking out for reckless skaters and defending ourselves, stopping or turning quickly to avoid getting slammed into. The security guys stopped some boys once to keep them from using the skating helpers as bumper cars, but that's the only time i saw them do anything. The whole place was staffed with kids. I saw some little kids playing in an information booth, throwing papers around with no supervision. It's too bad parents don't keep an eye on their kids, but the facility should have more supervision and send the message that reckless behavior is not okay.

Ice rink in nice area of Scottsville. Parking spots aren't marked. It's just gravel lot. No…read moreassigned handicap spots. Regular doors without automated handicap assistance. Lobby is small. One rink inside. Extremely colder than average and horrible view. Plexiglass needs to be replaced. Way too many marks on it and can barely see through. Upstairs available but not ADA accessible. Needs updating.

Great ice, great service, and great prices. Locker rooms are large, and have nice hot showers…read more Snack bar is ok and will get you by. I can't wait for them to open back up.

Oh my goodness, what fun!…read more I went for my first curling experience this weekend, and I hope it was not my last. An opportunity came up where I could join some friends for their company's "Employee bonding" trip, and had an absolute blast learning some of the basics of curling. The first thing you should know - anyone can do this! I saw all walks of life attempting this sport: Old, young, big, small - after a brief tutorial, everyone could attempt all roles in a curling game from shooting to sweeping to....shoot, I've forgotten the technical names for all the roles. But hopefully you get the point. After about two hours on the ice, our two teams of 4 were having very lively and exciting games. We were getting pretty accurate and competitive! If you plan to come, allow at least 2 hours to really get a feel for how to play the game. The staff there are extremely patient and helpful, and will guide you through the entire process and stay with you the whole way. The only thing you need to bring with you is a winter jacket and comfortable clothing that you're not afraid to slide around in. Not that you'll be falling much, if at all (I didn't fall at all, but a few people fell as they learned how to shoot the stone). But, if you plan to shoot the stone they you will slide a bit on your knee as you push off along the ice. The ice is not slippery like an ice rink, and you'll be given some rubber soles to cover your shoes. I didn't need a hat or gloves while I was there, and if you sweep enough during the game, you might even find that you get a bit warm in your jacket. The complex even serves some draft beers. So grab some friends and head over. You have to check this out!!

As a member of the club and as someone who spends an inordinate amount of time curling and hanging…read moreout there, I can't recommend the club and the sport of curling enough. The RCC is a 4 sheet curling facility and is the only free standing curling club in WNY. Fully equipped with a warm room and a fully stocked bar for the members, it is a great place to spend time before and after games. The club offers both learn to curl classes through continuing education and hosts groups from around the area for team building and trying out the sport. I developed my love of the sport here after watching it on TV as a kid and now I play 3+ times a week for the whole season. Even as a volunteer organization, the facility is in great shape and makes regular improvements including the installation of a new chiller recently. The ice is usually in pretty good shape and all of the regular league nights are run well and are very welcoming to new people. As for the sport of curling, it is often referred to as chess on ice and offers a great balance of physical activity and strategy. Sweeping if done properly can be a great workout and while it is relatively easy to get started, learning the sport inside and out can take years and I'm still in the middle of that after 7 years of playing. There is always something to work on technically (similar to golf) and as a team sport it is a fun way to play with a group of friends or meet some new ones. Curling is a sport definitely worth trying out and the RCC is a great place to do so. If people have any questions or want to give it a shot, they should get in touch with me. Good curling everyone!