It's a fun place for indoor skating. They play good music and have fun lights to make it lively…read more There's nothing super special about it just good old school roller skating fun. They have a calendar with a variety of events or specials like a slice of pizza and a drink included with your skate pass. Check out the calendar before visiting so you know what to expect.

​I fully expect this review may be buried or deleted, but if I can save even one local family from…read moreexperiencing the embarrassment and hostility my guests and I faced today, it will be worth it. ​I brought a group of 14 children to celebrate a birthday on a Sunday. Because official party packages were booked out (and wildly overpriced for a mere 45-minute window), I took the initiative to call days in advance. I spoke directly with the General Manager, Casey, to give a heads-up that a large group of 25+ (including parents) would be paying general admission. I explicitly agreed to their rules: tables were first-come, first-served, and there was a strict no-outside-food policy. ​Unfortunately, compliance meant absolutely nothing to the staff or management. From the moment we arrived, we were treated less like paying patrons and more like inmates under surveillance. ​The Experience: ​Hostile Greeting: Before even being greeted at the counter, a staff member scolded me for holding balloons and a clear personal water cup. I was told balloons are only permitted for "official" paid parties. ​The "No Gift" Policy: When my guests arrived, they were stopped at the front desk and barred from bringing in birthday cards or gift bags. They were forced to walk back to their cars to leave presents for a child. When I asked GM Casey to show me where this "policy" was listed, he smirked, rolled his eyes, and dismissively said, "It's policy." ​Targeted & Inconsistent Enforcement: While my guests were turned away at the door with gift bags, I observed multiple other patrons walking freely around the facility with them. When pointed out, Casey condescendingly snapped, "Do you know if they are here for a party?" and continued to roll his eyes. ​Overbearing Surveillance: Throughout the afternoon, my guests were repeatedly scolded for simply holding water near (not on) the rink, and even reprimanded for taking quick photos of their kids near the floor. ​Unprofessional Behavior: To cap off the aggressive atmosphere, I witnessed GM Casey physically snatch a cupcake out of an adult patron's hand and throw it into the trash, rather than professionally asking the guest to discard or consume it outside. It was shocking and utterly uncalled for. ​The Bottom Line: ​A business reflects its leadership. Casey's arrogant, defensive, and power-tripping demeanor has clearly trickled down to his staff. When I asked for a partial refund since I never even skated myself, he tapped the counter and pointed to a "no refunds" sign. When asked for the owner's information, he aggressively rattled off a first name and a generic email address (Lynn@skatenfunzone.com). ​Collectively, my group spent over $400 today, only to be met with suspicion, hostility, and embarrassment. Being the only rink in the immediate area does not give management a license to treat local families like garbage. ​In today's economy, customer service matters. Do not spend a dime here until senior leadership undergoes serious re-training.

We came to skate and it was so much fun! We didn't try any of the food. The rental service was…read morehelpful and amazing. The ambiance was definitely very festive and fun! Highly recommend.

The service is amazing but I do have one concern. My nine year old had her birthday there and she…read morehad a total of 11 presents. But when we left the rink she had a lousy total of three. The people who came to the party were wondering where their presents were and we checked 3x. Some hobo stole the rest of the presents. I do recommend this rink but be careful where you put your stuff or you'll end up like me! :(

I can't put into words how amazing this place is. We had my daughter's seventh birthday here and it…read morewas nothing short of spectacular. It was so easy we did nothing we showed up and that's it. They make it so good and even other parents were already planning to have their party there now, literally while at ours, because they saw how outstanding it was how easy it was for the parents and how they make everything just really flow. I wish I could give 10 stars. Thank you all so much.

Friendly staff and cute music! It is rather small and there…read moreis no food court, but the place was well maintained and bathrooms were clean. We stayed there for about 1.5 hr and it was a great experience.

Edited in 2018: I just saw this again and decided to set at 5 stars even though I still miss having…read moreA/C. Adjusted that part below too. Highly recommended! Do be sure to being cash. If you bring your own skates, make sure they're not road-used; they're trying to protect their nice floor. Though I really love it here, be aware that they have heat but no A/C. Plan accordingly for the weather and dress lightly on warm days. Although I still miss the convenience of having a skating rink right there in Rockville on Gude Drive from years ago... Honestly, Starland is better in so many ways. Music is varied and they mix some classics in with newer, even on kids nights. The staff are always so nice and gave us great advice and service for my husband's skates, giving them their first ever wheel change in 25 years. (And believe me, he quad skates a lot!)

The place is wonderful, it's great when some things stay the same and skatng here is like going…read moreback in time. Friendly staff, plenty of parking, convenient location and an inexpensive night out. Get ready to do the limbo, and listen to some of your favorite tunes. Great for the whole family or for just the kids to have a fun place to spend their weekend nights. My parents met in a roller rink, I have roller skated my entire life and we are blessed to still have roller skating venues like this to carry on the tradition.

Color me impressed!…read more My four-year old recently finished a beginner course with Fairfax Ice Arena and now has the confidence to try to run away from me on the rink during a busy public skate session Honestly, I had no idea what to expect because my daughter is so small but our instructor Melinda was absolutely awesome with keeping our little ones safe, engaged, and learning on the ice! She knew everyone's name and was able to keep track of a bunch of toddler/early elementary old crazies which she deserves a gold medal for in itself. We would definitely join in on another session with her in the future. The prices of the lessons were really affordable and they also included several public skate admission/rentals so the kiddos could practice their skills which made the package a great value. My only suggestion is more formal information via email on what to expect before the first class so we as parents can prepare better.

I know it's an older ice arena but it's got everything an ice arena needs. It's got a decent size…read morerink, it offers a generous 3.75 hour session on the weekends for $10, the ice gets cleaned every 1.25 hours, and we switch skate directions every 20ish minutes. There's also often a Groupon for 2 for the price of 1. I also really enjoy the music they play - it's got me moving to the music as I skate. I know it's not as new as some places but I like the convenient location and I like that I almost always see a friend there since lots of people go to this arena.

Updating to 5* after a change in ownership!…read more Parents are no longer charged to just enter the building to supervise underage kids Newer skates, nice people, clear schedule. Easy and affordable family fun!

First off kudos to the management here. Positive and good people, that actually care about the…read moremostly young people who rollerskate here. What a nostalgic joy this is, as my son and his friends are skating to good music and lights. I can't say I'm going to rollerskate today or ever, but am older and the back hurts enough. Yet am grinning from ear to ear. The prices are family friendly, and the staff are friendly and professional. I feel my son and other young people are safe here. That alone is a relief, as teenagers can be interesting. I watched managements rapport with young people, and they are really nice to them. They keep this a safe and family friendly place. Also I learned this is family owned. Kudos to everyone here, as this is a must visit place if in the area. This could be the biggest rollerskate place in the region, and I encourage people from NOVA and the DMV to come here. They sell food, such as pizzas and other good items. The seating area is quite comfortable. A gem of Culpeper, and definitely give this place five stars, as it is a special place!

We visited the Prince William Ice Center for a New Year's Eve family skate and had a wonderful…read moretime! We live close to the Fairfax Ice Rink so were not expecting too much of a difference, but we were impressed as soon as we pulled up into the parking lot. The lobby is expansive with lots of space to walk around, sit down, and put on your skates. The girls at the front desk were SO friendly and helpful -- even volunteering to help us lug in our snow penguins from the rental area to the ice rink when they realized we were outnumbered by little kiddos There is a dedicated hockey rink as well as an Olympic sized rink that we utilized for public skate. My sister did not partake in skating, but was able to watch on the stands. Everything was well maintained and I saw tons of staff cleaning, supervising, and just overall doing an amazing job the whole time I was there. Seriously, color me impressed.

Horrible ice, don't care about paying customers, stick and shoot on weekends or evenings is often…read moremonopolized by lessons and junior players, between the two of them you get about 10 square feet of ice and no net to shoot on. Sick of it and after years of gently suggesting some possible alternatives, like use your many hours of dead ice for just lessons, and allow mid level and beginner players to have the entire ice and you might actually get more of us to come out. Segregate small kids on one side and adults on the other with no lessons if you want to mix ages.

This place has a lot of potential but unfortunately with only teenagers running the place you can…read moretell there's no real supervision. Teens making out in the skate rental room, teens piled up on the pool tables, had to wait an obnoxious about of time to be checked in bc the employees were too busy talking with friends to pay attention to real customers. My kids and I have had some fun times here for birthday parties but open skate just seems to be a parent free teen make up party.

In town on vacation and was pleasantly surprised to find this gem of a rink. The wood floor is…read morenice, the rental skates aren't all beat up, the crowd is here for fun, the owners are a young couple who take pride in their business...I highly recommend this place for some good old family fun.

Two rinks, and very busy there for the competition weekend. Clean and easy facilities. Upstairs for…read moreseating and viewing, both sides have seating inside the rinks, too. Vendors popped in for the Potomac Memorial NQS competition. They also have a Slice Theory pizza shop attached that opens up a bit later in the day. Inside, there's a dedicated space as a Memorial to the lost AA5342 flight skating team members from the rink, including skaters, parents and coaches. May they rest in peace.

The people and the service are very helpful and nice! The ice rink was very smooth. I love the…read moresetup!

scenic farm that has free ranging chickens some of which share a space with goats, turkeys, and a…read moredonkey. Fun to watch them run around and am glad to see that they have a lot of space outdoors. Farm sells vegetables, meat, eggs etc. They have lots of plants for sale.

The Farm at Broad Run is a working farm that has a number of services available. You can buy plants…read morefrom the nursery, chickens and eggs (and other market items) from the market, they have landscaping services as well as a venue set up for weddings and other special events. I have been here a few times and it's always a lot of fun to visit. The quality of plants is excellent, they are also perfectly acclimated for the region. They're also a lot cheaper than if you were to go to a garden center. The staff is really friendly and always helpful.