You have a beautiful facility but those of us with mobility issues there is no elevator to get to…read morethe higher seats. In this day and age I was surprised at that.

Wow, what a facility. This ice arena is beautiful and super modern. There are two sheets of ice…read moreand plenty of other amenities. I love that the seating areas are elevated above the ice, there are really no bad seats for watching a youth hockey game. The locker rooms were clean and spacious, there is plenty of parking as well as nearby hotels and other tourist places if you are visiting for a tournament. This rink has a skate sharpener, small pro shop and a really nice concession stand. Mystic Casino is really close by, so if you are here for a tournament have a look around.

Open skate was awesome. The ice arena was in great shape and kept very clean. The rink was well…read moremaintained and the ice was smooth/clean at the start of open skate. It was not overcrowded at all and everyone in attendance was respectful and friendly.

My son is back playing hockey after a 4 year hiatus. He is playing in a rec league. The parking lot…read moreis fine. The arena is old school with wooden oval roof and penalty boxes on opposite side of rink from player benches. The concession stand has some variety but looks like much is microwaved. I bought some Von Hansen's Cinnamon and Parmasean Pretzels in a plastic container for 2.75 each. The temperature wasn't bad for a hockey rink. But oh that smell...

Very satisfied with the work event that we held here! From what I understand, this is much more…read morethan just a nice place for a fun one-off activity; this is a training facility for the USA Curling team, and is known throughout the curling community for the exceptional quality of the ice. But if you're just a MinneapolisStPaulitan looking for a hangout with a curling twist, or if you're like me & you are in the market for a workplace team building event, they definitely have you covered! The building is part of the Chaska Parks & Recreation department, and yet there is a bar and grill here where you can hang out comfortably against the backdrop of a world class curling establishment. They catered for my group and provided very tasty hamburgers along with some unique jumbo tater tot things. They were all good! I got seconds of everything. The curling was so fun! My first time. They have highly skilled people to teach the group & coach us as we went along. Most of us weren't that good but it was still fun. There is definitely a learning curve to proper delivery of a rock. We were very pleased with the price for everything we got; you can also take advantage of renting a sheet for a period of time during their open ice hours, but you're required to go through some training with their staff so that you use everything properly. If you haven't curled before and are interested, you won't find that to be an inappropriate burden. They will also encourage you to join their club as a member, which changes your options. This was really fun. I'm a million times more interested in curling now.

Of the Curling centers in the Twin Cities, this is the nicest. 6 sheets, good training, great…read morestaff, good food and beverages from Crooked Pint. We did a work event here, and it was really affordable for 2.5 hours. Off ice overview, on ice training, and then the real thing (or a poor version of the real thing). This is a great spot to learn, join a league or hold an event. They have a private room that we used to hold a meeting before the Curling, and food from the restaurant is available in this meeting space. This is a really cool place.

The University of Minnesota Recreation Center offers everything students and faculty could possibly…read moreneed. This was my first visit for the purpose of volunteering at USA Swimming Junior National Championship. Parking can be a challenge for visitors. There is a nearby parking garage and very limited surface spaces. The area around the pool was clean. The building although dated to possibly the 70's is in great condition. The majority of the facility is the competition pool used by the University of Minnesota Swim team. The facility is nicely maintained. However, faculty and students can use the pool. The Olympic size competition pool is 50 meters with movable bulkhead, platform diving and well. The aquatic complex consist of approximately 145,000 gallons of swimming capability. The Long Course pool has eight lanes for competition.. The spectator area is expansive and spans the entire length of both sides of the pool and well. The public locker room area is large and pretty clean. There were two malfunctioning items. Great facility and hope to return for another event in the near future.

Honestly as good as it gets. Literally the best recreational…read morecenter I've seen in my life, I wouldn't even call it a gym because that would be history's biggest understatement. I would go as far to say that their services are better than Sydney's Olympic Park Aquatic Center. The Rec has honestly changed my life for the better. In my experience, the machines have always been clean and plenty to go around for everyone to work on any muscle or work on cardio. It can get a bit crowded at peak times; there's always space for everyone, even if you gotta wait a bit for a specific machine.

I went to the TC River Rats show during the Aquatennial this week, and loved the show! I try to…read moremake it each summer to see the new storyline - this year being Peter Pan. Plan on arriving early to grab free street parking + shoes you feel comfortable walking in. Seating is somewhat informal, so bring a blanket to sit on a grass hill or a chair for sitting at the top of the hill. I also always bring my dog! This is a free event to attend, but there is a collection for donations mid show + intermission for snacks and grilled items. Bring some cash to keep this local group funded and keep the magic coming back to Minneapolis each summer.

Perhaps a bit campy but this water ski team / local theatre troop puts on a family friendly show…read morethat's great fun. Punctuated by a rocking sound track this up beat show follows (loosely) the story of Peter Pan interspersed with some very talented skiing. Show starts at 7 on summer Thursdays right on the Mississippi River with plenty of space on the river bank to spread out a blanket or set up a couple of camp chairs. Free street parking is available but you may walk a bit to the main site. Tip: best viewing is near the sound booth. Cost? Zero!! But they do take up an offering at halftime to defray some expenses so bring some cash along. There's a small concession stand selling hot dogs drinks chips and candy. Highly recommended outing on a summer night in Minneapolis.

The University of Minnesota Recreation Center offers everything students and faculty could possibly…read moreneed. This was my first visit for the purpose of volunteering at USA Swimming Junior National Championship. Parking can be a challenge for visitors. There is a nearby parking garage and very limited surface spaces. The area around the pool was clean. The building although dated to possibly the 70's is in great condition. The majority of the facility is the competition pool used by the University of Minnesota Swim team. The facility is nicely maintained. However, faculty and students can use the pool. The Olympic size competition pool is 50 meters with movable bulkhead, platform diving and well. The aquatic complex consist of approximately 145,000 gallons of swimming capability. The Long Course pool has eight lanes for competition.. The spectator area is expansive and spans the entire length of both sides of the pool and well. The public locker room area is large and pretty clean. There were two malfunctioning items. Great facility and hope to return for another event in the near future.

All I wanted to do was get some help, instead, I was being condescended to, given really foul…read moreattitude, and made to feel a burden, all by the building manager who is supposed to address issues patrons has. This is a great center, until it's not. I go almost every single day. I've only ever had an issue twice. The problem is that they have almost no one to address issues. it could be as simple as asking patrons to follow the policy. member services apparently isn't allowed to do this. So, by the time a manager comes, the patrons violating the policy have caught on that you're complaining, and they run away. Then you're told, well they're gone now so....and if you don't accept their answer to basically deal with policy violations and move then why have the policy in the first place. You're even told to ignore those who were giving you a hard time and not following the rules and told "you could just go to another machine" I guess that's true if that wasn't my last one. I was then told, "well there's one other one on the third floor." Suddenly, it became a discussion of buts and should haves and not addressing my concern at all. It's so exhausting as a patron to be put down when I literally just wanted to use a machine when they were basically not using it and reserving it as a group. Only after it was escalated to higher up individuals (beyond - to reiterate - beyond the basic building manager - was my issue at least somewhat addressed. Again, almost always there is no issue, but when there is you won't get much help. I was berated, had eyes rolled at me, and other odd responses. What did they want me to do, escalate the situation with the patrons not allowing me to use an open machine? The reason I'm giving it one star is that this lack of basic support could be a safety issue at some point and demonstrates a weak infrastructure to enforce their own rules.

We took our kids for one of their bdays (10) and the experience was enjoyed by all who attended,…read more10, 12, 13, 36 and 45. We ran around for an hour of open play and played with some strangers. The employees made it easy for us to all play together without awkwardness of not knowing one another. By the end of our hour session we were all beat. It's a great little workout and a fun experience. Highly recommend trying it out!

Had a great time today with my co-workers. We didn't know what to expect but they were able to…read moretailor the time and the way that we played to fit our group. It was great and I would highly recommend it to blow off some steam.

My kid loves it & so do I! Variety of activities is great. Keeping kids busy and active and allows…read morethem to try new things. The staff is great, my child never complains about anything. Also flexible when I had to switch some dates and use them at a liter time when my son broke his arm so that was a super bonus!