I love this place. We have a house in upstate New York that is about 20 minutes away from Skate…read moreTime and I take my kids at least once a month. My son loves the arcade and my daughter loves to skate and she has gotten so much better since we started going. 5 stars would 100% recommend coming!

Skate time was a staple years ago when my kids were younger, now my grandkids are going. We did tot…read moretime on Sunday with my 3yr old, which is for little ones under 5 to enjoy the rink. Last year when I took them it seemed more geared towards the tots. This year it seems like their siblings, if they are older, can join, the rink was packed with people. Good for skate time, I'm glad the new owners are doing well. I would personally prefer less people for my grandson to enjoy it more, but that's just the grandma in me talking I guess. Reasonably priced, the adults go in free & pay for skates if they so choose. Planning an adult night with friends.

We finally made it here. Heard great things about it. And…read morethey were true Very friendly staff Love, the fact that you can bring your dog Lots of activities on the ground And delicious beer Met some new people, friendly people Look forward to going back. I highly recommend stopping by.

2-22-25. I've been here a few times in the past. A fun…read moreplace to take your family for a little snow tubing, ice skating or mountain biking. For tubing, you purchase a ticket for a 2 hour block. They offer a lodge area with picnic bench style seating and have live music. They also have a full service bar area serving up adult beverages in addition to some hot chocolate and coffee. There's an outdoor seating area with adirondack chairs and fire pits if you're into taking a break or just kicking back and relaxing. Staff is helpful and friendly. On a Saturday, snow tubing tickets were $33, which is about on par with other tubing places in the area.

I absolutely love this rink! The owners and staff are extremely friendly. My favorite place to go…read moreto practice my skills and meet great people from the skating community.

Love it here. Good times. The feel, energy, and vibes are there and it makes you feel like a kid…read moreagain. Everytime i go, they have great music playing and at night they even have the music videos on a projector playing on the wall, a nice touch. I always remember the song and video of bruno mars' song "just the way you are" playing and it was awesome. Everyone seems to go there to have a good time and thats it and thats what it feels like. Recommended

i saw some bad reviews but we had a great experience. price is reasonable…read more Its big so the public skates in a seperate ring all together

Went on a Thursday during the holiday week between Christmas and New Year's. It wasn't that busy…read morewhich was great and we picked a 4-5:30pm slot hoping to catch sun down being nestled in the mountains. Thankfully it was warmish for this time of year as I was afraid being in the mountains we would be freezing. It is $5 to get in to park your car which is totally fine. Not only do you have access to the ice-skating rink area but you can also hike locally and explore the surroundings. You were literally inside of a mountain range so if you like walking and exploring it is all there for you. Gorgeous area! It is $5 to enter the ice skating area and $10 to rent the skates. I feel that is reasonable getting an hour and a half worth of time and not feeling over powered by a crowd... I was definitely digging it. I have not been ice-skating for at least 10 years. The last time was at Chelsea Piers in New York City which was a totally different vibe. I enjoyed myself I can see returning throughout the winter. Everyone we dealt with from when we initially entered the park to helping us with the purchase of tickets and assisting with the rentals were pleasant. I'm guessing local college students. There were several employees on the ice as well and I saw them helping out when kids and adults were falling. They weren't extra but they weren't unpleasant so happy to have them there to help us. Glad I tried out this place and looking forward to future memories here.

Such a great rink. Classic! One of best rinks I've been to. We are so lucky to live near here.read more

One of the nicest rinks that I've been lucky enough to visit. I had a game here last night and I…read morewas impressed. Plenty of parking outside. When walking in, it's spacious, has a snack bar and lots of vending machines. You had me at snack bar. OK...you also had me at lots of parking. But, I'm a fan of snack bars that have grilled cheese and other delightful, unhealthy snacks that counterbalance a heavy workout on the ice. Anyway, there are a bunch of locker rooms. They're actually clean. There are paper towels, toilet paper in the bathroom stalls...and....wait for it....hot running water! Oh...and the "piece de la resistance"??? SOAP. It was like heaven. Now...the ice? It was awesome. So smooth, cold and dry almost immediately after the zamboni cleaned and prepped it for our game. I hope to play here again sometime soon.

Excellent roller skating rink in the Catskills! You can rent quad skates or bring your own (quads…read moreor inlines). Why aren't there more places like this? +'s: Large wood skating area with music/lights, GREAT place for kids parties (skating games and horse races), Snack bar, Friendly staff, History (family owned and operated since 1940!!) -'s: My sore hip the next day. Falling sucks.

If I could give this place less than a star I would. It's dirty and disgusting and in need of a…read moreserious makeover. I honestly have a hard time imagining this place is possibly up to code. To start.... they are cash only. Kinda inconvenient to the customer. I left and found and ATM only because the kids were dying to skate. I asked about if there's any plans for merchant services in the future so I can return without having to pay an ATM fee. They acted insulted and told me absolutely not there is no need for it. I was a little confused cause of how inconvenient it was for me. The customer. The one who pays. But ok. Then we rent the skates and walk in. To say this place is falling apart is an understatement. The ceilings are falling down and appear to have black mold in ten corner. There were two buckets hanging from the ceiling to collect water from rainfall. Under the bucket the floor was a wet puddle and warped from it happening over time. All the paint is chipping. It smelled horrendous. Maybe some credit card scanners wouldn't kill you to allow more customers through the door to fix this place up. To say the least. We will NEVER return. I made that clear to the kiddos. Never.

Ice skating and hockey are one thing, which isn't an issue except for the conditions that follow:…read more It's not the cleanest place to be, with most dirt to be found on the walls and also the lockers including the inside of it. The hallway isn't that big and wide enough for people to pass, especially while having skates on, not to mention the bleachers. Even waiting to get in and out with a big crowd can be no fun, something that needs to be improved on. Despite the conditions, it can be a fun place to come to, but bear them in mind. 1.4/5

Dirty shit hole from the locker rooms to the bathrooms..... Extremely small locker rooms too…read more Terrible ice conditions. Poor lighting on the ice surface. Unpleasant staff who hate their customers. You are required to be buzzed into the facility, since it is downtown Poughkeepsie and they want to keep the vagrants (other than hockey players) out. Yet over half the time no one is in the office to buzz you in.

Been here plenty of times for hockey games and while I really cannot stand sports, hockey keeps me…read moreentertained-- probably the fact that they can get a little more rough hah! Parking is kinda annoying but there are always spots. The real issue comes to making the trek back to your vehicle bc you legit have to climb a small mountain of stairs to get back. Watch out for ice too in winter. The rink itself isn't overly cold and I end up being comfortable in just a sweatshirt, sans jacket. Popcorn and drinks and other food available are decent prices, nothing over the top. No alc tho so um.. better figure that one out for yourself.. Security to get into West Point is great, and fairly quick, and hey, it makes you feel safer so I'm cool with that. After the games the gang and I like to go grab a drink at the Thayer after.

Still 5 stars and still awesome. This time around my son did not have a clinic but rather a team…read more My son's dream is to play a game at Tate, so this became a mission of love. Since most of my son's team was not able to play this game, I had to put a ragtime of players together for this game. Despite losing it was an amazing experience for all the kids. The locker rooms were beautiful, and the experience of playing at this arena was just as sweet. We also saw the Army Hockey boarding the bus for one of their road games.

In my google reviews I rated this a 1 star for ignoring covid guidelines when covid first hit…read more There were two birthday parties at once and there were so many kids and adults. That was in 2021. I returned another time and parents were just throwing their kids in the rink to tire them out because they didn't want to deal with them. The rink is old and dated and has been for years. Don't expect it to change. Like all other dates rinks, the food is overpriced chuck e cheese slop. It feels like when I was in middle and high schooI. I suggest eating before coming here. I also recommend buying your own skates as rentals are not only gross but not safe. Put that $5 back in your pocket. The music is like top 40 stuff and some old school music for the old and experienced folks. I skated on and off from middle school to summer camps and church groups. Pushing 40 and out of shape but I regained confidence. Sometimes it's not the rink itself, it's the people. It was a very chill Sunday that wasn't too crowded. if you're nostalgic or you just want a good workout, it's good. But if you're expecting a modern 2025 skating rink with today's music and gen z'ers and alphas, it's not gonna happen.

I went with my wife and 2 year old. It costs $47.50 even though I didn't even skate. I can't…read morebelieve what they charge just to go inside and I have no idea how you charge for a 2 year old. This place is truly a rip off and they don't even invest their money well because it looks like a war zone location from the outside. It has probably never been updated from whenever they first opened decades ago. Miserable place.

If you were to choose between Rocking Horse Ranch and Great Wolf Lodge, it's an easy choice. Yes,…read moreRocking Horse Ranch is more expensive but there is an endless amount of activities for the kids to do. We came on the coldest weekend of the year but my kids had a blast skiing, snow tubing, horseback riding, pony rides, arcade, game room, playing laser tag, swimming in the pool, the outdoor hot tub, and the nightly shows. Food is included in the price and it is buffet style for breakfast and lunch. Dinner is not but you are more than welcome to order more and take things to go. There's snacks available between lunch and dinner but there's also hot chocolate/coffee available all day long with some pastries. The only downside were the rooms. They are connected so if you have loud neighbors, you won't be getting good sleep. Overall, my kids loved the place and want to go back soon. I guess we'll have to wait for another Black Friday deal.

We stayed at Rocking Horse Ranch Tuesday through Thursday on a midweek deal and had a really…read moreenjoyable experience. I went with my wife and our two adult children (18 and 24). While they are a bit older than the resort's main target audience, it ended up being a great fit, especially since they had never been horseback riding and hadn't skied before. Everyone had a great time. We stayed in the main building in a room with two queen beds and bunk beds. The room was very clean, and the beds were comfortable with soft mattresses and pillows. Temperature-wise, it was funny, my son and I were warm, while my wife and daughter were cold, so I guess that means the room temperature was just right. One thing to note: the walls are thin. You can definitely hear noise from nearby rooms and above. Since this is a family-focused resort, that's kind of expected. It didn't bother us, but if you're looking for total quiet, this may not be the place. Since it was midweek, there were discounts, and they even offered us on our last night an extra night for and even more discounted rate. We were ready to head home, but I would absolutely consider staying longer next time. The resort is all-inclusive, and the food was solid overall. * Breakfast was your typical buffet--scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, French toast, etc. They will cook eggs to order if you ask. * Lunch was buffet-style as well and changed daily. Not amazing, but it got the job done. * Dinner was my favorite meal and felt a bit higher quality, with multiple courses and limited menu options (which I actually liked). * Dessert was fun, especially the ice cream machine. One thing I noticed is that the food is served at a kid-friendly temperature, which took a little getting used to. I'm guessing they do this so kids don't get burned. The activities were the highlight. Skiing was fantastic because it was almost empty, there were only a few other people on the hill. Since I hadn't skied since the early 90s, it was great to have the space to fall a few times without worrying about others. The staff was extremely helpful and encouraging. The hill is more like a bunny slope, but honestly, it's perfect for beginners. If you spent a few days learning here, you'd feel confident going to a bigger mountain. Horseback riding was also great, and since it was midweek, we could have gone multiple times a day. The indoor/outdoor heated pool was really nice, and there's even a waterslide. A lot of the resort seems better suited for summer, and some things were closed for winter, but we came mainly for skiing, so that didn't bother us. The staff deserves a lot of credit. Everyone was friendly and accommodating, and we never felt rushed. There's a saloon downstairs where they run games at night and offer a free drink of the night. Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate are always available. One small downside: when the dining areas close at night, soda machines aren't accessible, so you'd need to use vending machines (machines were coin only, so I couldn't use my Apple Pay), which felt a little odd for an all-inclusive resort. But, you can grab drinks to go while the dining room is open. On our last day, they let us do a late checkout since no one was checking into our room. We were able to grab lunch and head out without rushing, which was really appreciated. Definitely a lot more things I can talk about, but these were just the stand out things I remember. Overall: Rocking Horse Ranch is a great choice for families, beginners learning to ski, or anyone looking for a relaxed, all-inclusive getaway--especially midweek when it's quieter. It's not luxury, and it's definitely kid-focused, but it's fun, comfortable, and well-run. I'd absolutely go back.