Gave up looking for a parking space. Why have a stadium if you can't supply the parking. Paid for…read more2 tickets and made paper airplanes out of them. Thanks for nothing.

Really nice venue for minor league baseball. Reasonable prices and polite staff. Can't wait to come…read moreback with some friends sometime.

Excellent venue for a basketball game. When we first walked into the arena, I was actually…read moresurprised by its size--it's a cozy 6.500 seat facility for hoops. For some reason I had assumed that a storied program like Villanova, with three national championships, would have a much larger home court. But, once that surprise wore off, I was really impressed with the basketball environment. Our 3rd row seats gave us access to a supposedly exclusive club at halftime, so I was expecting some quality eats--unfortunately, the chicken po boy that came highly recommended was probably the worst arena food I've ever had. Nonetheless, I didn't go for food, I went for the game, and the high energy collegiate basketball atmosphere of this place would surely be tough to beat anywhere. If you have a chance to see a game here, make sure to take it!

Let me first start off by apologizing for the previous reviewer, dan h, and his baby knees for…read morehaving such a tough and sober time at the Pav. There are two types of Dans in this world-- those who rise above and those who squander, and it's unfortunate to hear that Villanova let this kind of beta-Dan into such a fine establishment. As I first walked into the Pav, I immediately felt the love and warmth that has traditionally bonded the Villanova community together for centuries. The Pavilion, which needed a big upgrade, looked like a totally different animal once inside. At 6 5" and 240 lbs I found that I had ample legroom. Once comfortably seated in our section, my beautiful wife, 3 beautiful children and myself were lucky enough to catch a thrilling contest between Nova and Temple. Wow. What a showdown. My 3 little ones were on the edge of their seats, and my wife and I formed yet another glorious memory together. All-in-all, we stayed the whole game because, as true Wildcats, we finish what we start. PS - I am in full support of the serving of alcohol for those of age. College is a wonderful learning experience, and there is no better place to learn responsible drinking habits than under the direct supervision of the greatest University in The United States of America. Go Cats baby.

This ballpark reminds me of a Jr. Legion park, not a college baseball stadium. I cant imagine that…read moreVillanova couldn't find a better location.

A good old fashioned skating rink that's great for large group events. There's so many areas to…read morebook a party for. We booked a roller blading session for a largeish group and skated for three house. Pros- -everything was clean. Bathrooms were tidy and stocked. -the other groups that group were all well separated No one got in each others way Cons- -the playlists was bad and music was very VERY quiet and we could barely hear it as we skated -place hasn't been updated.

Recently visited Marple Sports Arena for the first time. As soon as I got there, I realized it was…read morea family friendly establishment. There were many children and their parents participating in open skating. It cost $13 for rental skates and go skate, which is pretty reasonable. The young ladies we encountered at the rental skate section were memorable, I forget their names but it was a set of twins young ladies who were very friendly and accommodating. There were also lockers for those , like myself who needed them. I believe they were free to occupy. There was an area which served concessions style food for a pretty reasonable. I didn't partake but I will when I return . In this area there is also a huge maze for children to roam in. They also have some arcade games and vending machines. The skating experience was fun overall, i cannot skate lol but it was still fun! The floors free of debris and smooth. I noticed they only had the skate buddy devices for children only, though i have seen them for adults in other establishments. I did inquire abut skate lessons of which the staff noted they did offer once per week, but was not being offered in the present. Overall, this was a fun time, my friend and I stayed for about 2 hrs and I was well worth it. Will be returning.

Your experience here varies minute-to-minute. Parking is either a breeze or a nightmare depending…read moreon the temp staff controlling things. Once inside things are no less volatile... smmoth as silk on a Saturday but mayhem on a Tuesday. Steely Dan was worth the hassle, the elderly remnants of. Chicago were certainly not. Pro-tip, arrive early or risk getting caught in a vehicular and human bottleneck 20 minutes before showtime. Barely three stars.

I have fun but it's not the best place to see anything you actually wanna hear…read more I'm pretty sure I've been here throughout the years. I think my first concert was here but we got so high on the way down I only remember two songs from the opener and none of the trip. This most recent visit was Friday. They wouldn't let my wife bring in her purse. However they let someone bring in a larger one right before her. So she drew attention to this. They didn't care. She had to go buy a $10 clear bag. This really wouldn't have been an issue if it wasn't so inconsistent. Also like I know you can charge whatever you want for food and drink cuz it's your venue and all but should you?! Anyway lawn tickets aren't really worth it. It's like hey you sit outside and watch other people attend a concert.

After running Penn Relays here in college it felt so good to be back at New Balance Championships…read moreto see our hometown track team compete! The TNT track club had 2 qualifiers running and it was a well ran meet. Thursday through Sunday watching the best track and field athletes compete was wonderful. Franklin field will always be one of my favorite tracks ! Facilities are top notch they just need to work on attitudes with some of their staff members as they like tend to forget the athletes, coaches and spectators are how they are getting paid. Kindness goes along way .

Attended the Penn Relays there…read more Good: views from most seats are excellent. Bad: concessions are very limited and low quality.

A great local venue for family gatherings and events. A good value for the community.read more

If you're looking for a nice Family Night or Date Night or maybe even a YOU Night, this is it…read more Catch a ball game, eat some good (most bacon-themed) concessions, and enjoy the camaraderie of fellow attendees. The place is small enough to feel home town friendly and the food is diverse enough for almost every palate. And the prices for the food and parking are INSANELY reasonable!

We went to ser Phil Wickham here. The place, like any other arenas during a concert or any sporting…read moreevent is loud but the flow of traffic is good. There are enough security people and ushers to assist you so you shouldn't have any issues. There are food and drinks throughout the arena though you'll need a credit or debit card to make a purchase. It is definitely a good place to see an event.

Visited the Santander Arena this past weekend for an old school hip hop concert. I didn't even know…read morethe arena existed prior to my friend suggested this concert. After this show, I doubt I'd see another show here. The area is conveniently located across from a hotel, which is great if you're traveling to Reading, PA like we were from another city or state. Unfortunately I cannot review the parking situation, because with took a Lyft there. But it seemed like everyone parked away from the arena. All of the staff was extremely friendly. From the attendant that helped us find our seats to the nice lady who sold us the $15 deuce-deuce can I'd Trulys. It's really sad how ridiculous these arena prices arena! The seats at the Santander were horrible. Of course because it's a concert, everybody was dancing and having a great time, but the seats were wobbling and moving more than we were. I felt like I was going to end up in the floor! The sound system wasn't the best either. Most times, the music was completely overpowering the artist. For these two reasons, I doubt I'll be back. But the concert was great!

I had my first visit to the Trenton Thunder and I loved it! I went to a fundraiser in the club box…read moresuite. I was very affordable. There was a buffet and bar. The suite was large with lots of seating and tvs to watch other games. There were elevators that lead to the suite. No stairs and wheel chair accessible, The stadium was so well run. Best seats with a view outdoors or in suite. It's very clean and parking is only $5. The mascots were fantastic. Because the stadium is small the interacted with everyone who wanted to meet them. Camera crews were all over the park put kids on the big screen. Lots of on field games and fun for kids. I have only one suggestion on what to avoid, the funnel cake. I had two friends get it. They drop it into a fryer frozen. It is not a normal Funnel cake. It was so hard you couldn't eat it Thank you the suite crew for the hospitality. It really was a wonderful experience.

The Trenton Thunder ballpark is proof that smaller is often better. The park is compact, which…read moremeans every seat feels close to the action. You never need binoculars. You can hear the crack of the bat and the chatter from the dugout without straining. Baseball as it should be seen. The Delaware River runs right behind the outfield. On hot nights the breeze rolls in off the water. It cools the air, turns the place into something comfortable when the rest of New Jersey is sweating. That is not something you can engineer. That is geography being kind. Parking is easy. Five dollars. Cash only. Plentiful and close. In a world where stadium parking often feels like extortion, this is practically charity. The food is not just food. It is a catalog of local pride. Case's Pork Roll. Killarney's. Rita's Italian Water Ice. Raccoon Saloon. Alongside these sit Colbie's Southern Fried Chicken and Boomer's BBQ. If none of that calls to you there are still the old standards. Hot dogs. Pretzels. Popcorn. Nachos. The ballpark classics are covered. There is even a picnic area down the left field line for groups who want baseball and burgers in equal measure. The ballpark is easy to get to. Right on Route 29 by the riverfront. Quick access to 29, 129, I-195, and I-295. No mazes. No confusion. A night here is affordable, easy, and close to the event in every sense. Five stars.