I first skated the arena in the early '70's. If memory serves, the west rink was outside. Windy…read moredays sucked. Now both sheets are indoors with wonderful resources to tend to their upkeep. They have a quaint little pro shop which has the basic necessities to potentially save the day. A bit pricey but, then again, you wouldn't do your equipment shopping here unless you were in a pinch. I know of a few instances where kids have needed an emergency skate sharpening. Critically important at the speed and level they play at. A basic little snack bar is available when you enter and restrooms just in case. Plenty of metal bleacher seating in both arenas and picnic tables in the lobby in case you get too cold. If your new to this world of ice sport spectating, bring a blanket and seat cushion. At least for the first visit. They have a fully functioning ice resurfacing machine and a small ever changing staff to maintain the building. Skate rental is available. Open skate and pickup hockey is offered. Check online for more details. 1/20

there vending machine suck as the pop in expired since 10-25-25, ther they don't give out change.read more

The Detroit skating club is where we made a ton of memories, and I'm treasure chest full of good…read morevibes every time I think about it, thanks to my brother and his hockey teammates who totally rocked the ice for a whole season, practicing like pros and scoring big wins! This place is a total winner, with more rinks popping up like mushrooms, welcoming skaters of all levels to glide, spin, and show off their stuff. The snack bar crew is always super chill, serving up smiles with their snacks. Just a heads up for the ladies: steer clear of those hideous ice skating dresses they sell - my friend and I still LOL about how fashion-bomb they are...or not!

Synonymous to the Oak Park facility, DSC has a rustic, early American flavour. It's inviting, cozy…read moreatmosphere pulls you in and surrounds you like a big fluffy blanket. To boast three sheets of ice in modern day rinks is almost unheard of. These folks juggle that with no problem. All the ice here is expertly maintained. You'll always hear me bitch at the figure skaters for destroying the ice with toe picks and as such blowing-out the knees of unsuspecting hockey players. Not here. The magicians seem to anticipate this and react accordingly. Smooth sheets. Safe knees! There's a rather large parking area and you'll find quite the variety at the concession stand. Their main lobby also features plenty of bench seating and they have an ample meeting area. The bathrooms are decent but are at the rink ends, not off the main lobby. What few staff you deal with are fabulous and you can still visit Mrs. Jones and her top notch pro shop. While two of the arenas have more than enough bleacher space, the smaller rink needs more seating. That can't (or won't) be changed, sobeit. Costs obviously have increased due to Covid and its tentacles. They do have sophisticated aids and are still the goto for figure skating instruction. Competitive skaters/trainers from all over the world stop here to train. Did you know they have a physical therapy center on site? 06/21

The Troy Sports Center is a large facility with 4 sheets of ice, a dance studio and a sports rehab…read moreplace upstairs. There are many reasons to like this facility, namely the large locker rooms, quality ice surfaces, and the pro-shop located in the lobby. The pro-shop is a separate business, but they have all of your equipment needs and can do a good job on your skate sharpening and repairs. There is a snack shop and plenty of vending machines, but there is no bar or alcohol sales. This rink has the full compliment of learn-to-skate, open-skate, youth hockey at all levels and mens' league. I didn't rate this 5 stars because the building is outdated and is missing a few of the modern touches of a true multi-plex. It's still a great place to play, practice or watch hockey.

Has no suitable changing area for female hockey players attending coed events/rentals. Earlier…read moretoday I attended a private drop in with a group of mostly men and a few other women. The other women in the group don't mind changing with the men but I prefer not to, so I requested a separate room (women's changing room, referee room, etc). The woman at the counter, who was less than pleasant, said she "couldn't let" me use a ref room or any other locker room in any of their FOUR rinks. She offered me a place to change with no skate mats, in the furthest rink (1) from the one we were playing on (4). This is totally unacceptable in 2025! I play in many different arenas around Detroit and Toledo, several in much less affluent cities than Troy, and they all provide me with some place to change that can accommodate my skates and is not a public restroom.

2019-10-13. Suburban Ice, Macomb…read more Located just north of the Macomb Recreation Center on Broughton Rd. at 25 Mi., Suburban Ice is an Ice Rink facility offering the use of two NHL regulation size rinks. Visible from 25 Mile road, it's easy to find and their private parking lot hosts over a hundred spaces to accommodate those filling the stands. A single story building, the footprint is simple and well laid out. The mezzanine is spacious to handle both crowds and players with their gear. There is a pro shop, a rental booth, a concierge for check ins, and vending machines to purchase sundries. In addition to renting ice time, they also offer a variety of programs from skating lessons to pick up hockey, to leagues of all skill levels. You're never too young nor too old at suburban ice. They have programs for pre-schoolers, Drop-ins 45+, and everything in between. There is also free skate hours and evening sk8 Jamz in the evenings where the rink is lit with neon lights and music. These are open to the public and public skate tickets are $5 (weekdays), $6 (weekends), and $7 (holidays). Rentals, if required are an additional $2 (weekdays) and $3 (weekends and holidays). Sk8 Jamz are $10 for admission and $3 for rentals. We were here today for a birthday party. This location no longer has party rooms, but they did turn an alcove area into a party area. This party area is essentially a space enclosed on three sides and is located at the north end of the building near the rest rooms and skate rentals. It can accommodate 32 comfortably and squeeze 40 in the area. If you have larger groups than this they can still accommodate, but your party will encroach into the mezzanine area. Party packages vary in price depending on the ice time you wish. The more cost efficient package includes ice time during public skate hours and is essentially $15 per head with a 10 head minimum. A $50 non-refundable deposit is required at time of booking. The fee covers ice time, rentals, pizza (1 slice pp catered by Jets), soda pop, and the use of the party area. Keep in mind, the place does not have a kitchen, so food options are very limited. They serve hot cacao, coffee, fountain drinks, and popcorn. All else will come from vending machines. If you want additional pizza, let them know in advance and they can help you place the order with Jets. Tables, chairs, and place settings are all provided for. A party host greets you and explains everything to you. They will also check on you from time to time to ensure your needs are covered. Due to the limited food options, Suburban Ice also allows you to bring in other dietary foods if necessary. We inquired about bringing in our own veggie tray, fruit tray, sandwich platter, non carbonated juices, water, birthday cake, and received the green light to do so. The entire ground surface is covered with a rubber flooring so you don't have to worry about movement between the party area and the rink. If your balance is good, your skates need not come off the entire time you're there! Overall, I was pleasantly surprised with the experience. I was worried about not having an enclosed space for the party, but found the openness to be a non-issue. The price of $15/head is competitive (a tad higher than roller skating parties) but not way out of line. Would I recommend having a party here, absolutely! The staff is friendly and attentive, the proximity of rink to the party area is as good as it gets, and the fact that rentals and the restroom are nearby is the "ice"-ing on the cake! 5 stars. Tip: the rink area has to be kept cold. If you're not an avid skater, you will get cold from lack of movement. Be sure dress appropriately (layering is best. and don't forget mittens/gloves!) and always ensure safety first, so be sure to bring and wear a helmet, It's required for kids under 10! If You would like to experience more, come dine-with-me.yelp.com I'd love to have your company... See you on the ice!

I played a tournament at this rink ice was horrible locker rooms were small food selection was…read moreminimal. Realize why almost no travel teams play her

Every time I come to Detroit to visit family I'm at this skating rink great old school music on…read moreSunday night. Great Security procedures at the door that makes you feel safe. Carpet an the skating floor is always clean an beautiful, friendly an polite staff to very professional I really appreciate it .

its the music best skaters great prices just 10 dollers to get in…read more my mom gos wayyyy back here love the helpers love it

Very cool (ha) facility and good instruction. I came with a group who needed some filler people,…read morethey rented out all 5 lanes. I believe there is a $50 security deposit, then around $30 per head. Probably more information on their site or by calling but long story short that got us two hours total. Let me tell you, I'm a larger unfit man, and sweeping was physically exhausting. My heart was pounding out of my chest 30 minutes in, and I ended up having to switch out with someone else for more sweeps. This is something I caution you to take seriously if you are not in shape / well conditioned. Curling is physically exerting! I had a hard time learning to get down and slide the stone. That's part of the fun. That said they do have a pusher stick you can use. Being 6' 7" myself and having a lower back problem I used the pusher stick when it was my turn to slide the stone. Don't be shy about using it! Instead of putting one foot on a slider pad (you have gripper covers over your tennis shoes so you can walk the ice), getting down low and pushing off the stick attaches to the stone's handle. Then you just walk up to speed and give it a little shove. Word of working, most wont have this issue but I wear a 14 or 15 mens 4E (extra wide) shoe depending on the make. My default tennis shoes were too big for the grippers to fit over, I had to switch to my backup pair which are thankfully 14's and I was able to just barely able to stretch them over.

I took my guy here for his birthday. We had a lesson and then played with another group of people…read morefor about an hour and a half. The cost was $30 each and well worth it! The instructors were great- thorough and patient. This is such a unique place and curling is such a fascinating sport! Can't wait to go back!

The coaches are very encouraging and super helpful they helped me from just starting out to being…read moreon the team I would recommend them

I'm on the gymnastics team and it's so fun and it's now become my home. The coaches are so nice and…read moreencouraging. I wouldn't go anywhere else because I can't emagine not having gymnastics.

While the facility itself is excellent and the adult leagues are well-run, the Vipers youth…read morehouse/rec program at the Suburban Rochester location has significant structural issues that parents should consider before paying the high registration fees - and this review is specifically about the house program. It is worth noting that this appears to be a localized issue; we know coaches and parents at the other rinks associated with Suburban, and these problems do not seem to be present there. Based on our experience at the Suburban Rochester location, families should be aware of the following: Inconsistent Coaching Standards: There have been frequent issues with coaches arriving late to practices and games. More concerning is that official coaches have been absent from the bench during games, with non-certified parents filling in, which is against USA Hockey rules. Lack of Oversight: Concerns regarding coaching and player retention were shared with the Youth Hockey Director last season, specifically regarding coaches telling players they were not going to receive play time, which led to players quitting. In a house league. Despite this feedback, no changes were made and the same staff was retained. It appears there is very little accountability once the non-refundable fees are paid. Practice Quality: At the 14U level, the league rosters nearly 20 players and practices on a half-ice sheet. At this age and size, this leads to practices that are crowded and slow. Our experience was that practice sessions lacked structured drills and consisted mostly of half-ice scrimmaging, where players who were not involved just stood around. There was no focus on skill development, positional play, or other fundamentals. Disproportionate Instruction & Ice Time: The instruction and ice time are heavily weighted toward the top 4-5 players and the coaches' own children. Unless your child is one of the top players on the team, you will be paying the same amount as everyone else but receiving significantly less ice time and instruction than those few players, despite it being a house/rec league, it is treated more like travel. It would be beneficial to see the association prioritize the growth of every player on the team, rather than just a select few. Until then, parents should look at other locations or leagues where the high cost of registration is matched by equitable development for all players.

Not recommended for first-time skaters No help and no…read moreattention at all. The check in was good but after that no one seemed to be available to help or even give assistance.