Had a good time ice skating here. I rented skates and spent maybe an hour going around. The loop is…read morenot super long but seems to be well maintained and is in a cute area.

Great fun on a most unique loop of refrigerated ice. Free to skate. Rental skates cost, but not too…read moremuch. Parking lot and nearby street parking is also free.

This arena has the best speaker system in the state of MN. Arena is pretty good and has good…read moreheaters in the bleachers. Just wish the scoreboard has shots for hockey games.

Attended my nieces ice skating competition today. First time to the super rink and now I know why…read moreit's called the super rink! It's HUGE! The revenue has over 4+ rinks. A great snack and food area called the hat trick. I got a hotdog which was good. They even have real chick fil sandwiches available to buy! Mind blown. The place was very comfortable and it wasn't too cold. Lots of fun vendors selling stuff too.

Before the pandemic I was playing men's league hockey every Sunday night. We played for over 10…read moreyears before they locked up the building and everything stopped. We had a great run coming up here to skate. This past weekend was my first time back at the rink in over 3 years. For hockey again however this time to watch my nephew who was in town with his team for a Showcase. It was good to get back to the rink and watch some hockey. We can now also say that generations of is have skated on these rinks. A total of 8 rinks. This is quite the complex. I know they have soccer fields and other events however we were always here for hockey and in the State of Hockey, this will always be a popular place.

We choose the Skatin place for a birthday party for my daughter and though the place shows it's age…read moreand the decor is very 90s they do birthday parties well. A host helps you the entire night and the person who helped us was very kind and helpful. Popcorn and pop refills the entire time plus admission, skate rentals, pizza, tokens and laser tag... all in all everyone had a great time.

It's been ages since I went roller skating or roller blading and this is definitely a fun activity…read moreto do especially adult night on Thursday from 8pm to 10pm. Great variety of music brings you back to the 80s, 90s and early 2000s. Decent prices and the staff were really friendly and helpful. There are lockers to rent, arcade games, food and drinks. Bring some friends over for a fun night out!

Newer ice arenas don't often impress, you know, function over fashion. This is a really, really…read morenice new ice arena. One remarkable plus at the C.R.I.C. is the second sheet of ice, refrigerated ice OUTSIDE next to the main building. This outside ice allows for a unique playing experience. The main arena is huge, with some neat photos of the local hockey heros who went on to play in college or pros. The stands, are all on one side. This is a big arena with a large amount of seating. This would be a rocking place when full and loud for a rivalry game. There is a large heated lobby with concessions and a small yet useful skate shop. Wood beams inside make this place feel special. From this common area there is a glass view of one end of the ice. The building has rooms for meetings and birthday parties and other events. There is ample parking. Outside ice sheet next to arena is a major draw and pretty cool! Well done C.R. hockey people!

Things to know:…read more 1)There's a a fee to enter and another to rent skates. Because I was accompanying kids and didn't plan to skate, there was no entry fee. 2) There's an online schedule showing the different event times, and when applicable target ages. We brought my partners kids on a Thursday during the 5p-7:30p slot because 8-10p was 21+ (that day). The 5p slot didnt list ages, but tuns out it was mostly little kids. Additional teens and older people started showing up later, but still seemed younger age focused (with group games like hula hoop). 3) There's a decent number of arcade games for the space. If you don't have quarters, you can use the change machine. While the assortment of games was good, my gripe is that we counted 84 tickets won playing. However their ticket counting machine only accounted for 66. While the experience was okay, I think it's a nice option with a good selection of music, decent sized rink, fair pricing (cant speak for concessions) and a nostalgic feel. Check it out for yourself.

All the fun in one place - skating, bouncy houses, arcade, and food! We went during a weekday 1-4pm…read morefor a "School's Out" time during winter break. Cheap Skate does have certain hours so be sure to call ahead or check online. I believe there are hours for family/kids and some evening for just adults. So fun for everyone. I was able to purchase tickets online but you do need to check-in when you get there despite the check-in on the online scannable ticket. I took my kiddos for some skating fun and oh how it brought back memories! Cheap Skate has a 90s feel to it but with all the hip music of nowadays. A great workout and all around fun. The cost to skate isn't bad but like anything now-a-days you for pay for everything. In addition to the fee to get in and skate, there is a rental skate fee, locker fee, and obviously arcade, bouncy houses, and food. Speaking of food we got some icees, soda, pizza, and ice cream. Pretty pricey for what it was but for an easy access to food without leaving - exactly what you'd expect. The screens telling you what you can order either weren't working or not turned on properly when I went to order (about an hour in) so I had to ask what food items were available. My kids weren't interested in the bouncy house or the arcade although as a typical arcade there are tickets where you can exchange for prizes. We had so much fun and we were so exhausted by the end. Overall, I would highly recommend if you're looking indoor fun.

Laurie LaMotte Memorial Park features a pavilion, soccer fields, 3 softball fields, a basketball…read morecourt inside the hockey rink, a pleasure ice skating rink in winter, a playground, and a skate park. It has a huge parking lot and is across the street from Hidden Springs Park (where the music is held during the summer months). There are lots of paved walking trails and you can hike/bike into the Anoka County Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park from this park.

The park looks nice but if you're coming to use the skate park with a scooter, don't waist your…read moretime. Scooters are somehow prohibited. Not sure why but they are.

WinterSkate is the Cutest. Date. Ever…read more Outdoor activities are one of those things that make Twin Cities winters slightly more bearable. Rice Park is another one of those things, with its pretty twinkling lights... and the majestic Landmark Center backdrop doesn't hurt either. Together, WinterSkate comes to life as an outdoor rink right in the middle of St. Paul. This year, it's open from Nov. 26 to Feb. 5. They have a warming house for changing your skates and staying cozy. The rink itself isn't huge, but I basically just need room to lurch around like a Frankenstein and then fall... so I'm good. Best part aside from the fact that you have an instant date-night? Skate rentals are only $2 and the rink itself is FREE. So what are you waiting for? Oh yeah, winter has to come first. Thanks, Wells Fargo, for making winter a little more fun!

The opening of the WinterSkate rink in Rice Park is a kickoff to the holiday season for many of us…read morein St Paul. It's a free city event where you have the opportunity to see local figure skaters cut loose on fresh ice. After that, you can wander across the street for live musical entertainment. You can get a first glimpse of the upcoming year's winter carnival button -- and watch the official lighting of the Holiday tree (and all the other trees) in Rice Park, accompanied by fireworks. A perfect holiday night. Rice park is the perfect strolling park when you're on a date at the Ordway, Riverwalk Center, Xcel Center, or anywhere else in downtown St Paul. The skating rink also makes it a great stand-alone family destination in the winter from November (when the rink opens) to the new year when Rice Park hosts the annual Ice Castle.

This is now called the Bauer Hockey Experience, but whatever it's called, this place is awesome…read more Top notch service, great selection, and a fun place to shop with your favorite hockey player. I brought my son here to be fitted for new skates. It was really a nice experience and we liked that you can try them before you buy them. The staff is super helpful and really knowledgeable about any product. If you are a goalie, forward, defenseman, coach or referee, you will find what you need here. Plan on spending at least an hour here if you bring kids - it's a big store with a lot to see and do. I can't wait to come here again.

If I understand correctly, the experience part is about trying on gear. We went to purchase some…read moreBauer M5 goalie pads and waited until we were in town so we could "experience" the feel of the pads on ice. Not only was the ice closed, we weren't even allowed to try the pads on! Sales person said they didn't want to clean everything just because we were trying things on. Guess who's son just decided to go with Brian's leg pads?

Two sheets of ice, decent concessions, on site hockey equipment retail store, ample seating in both…read morerinks and a rich history of hockey in this community earn this arena 4 stars. There is main entrance indoor common area w framed photos of local champion teams and access to Rink One and Rink Two. Neither rink is breathtaking, but both are unique enough, and have a lot of seating, including a heated upper level windowed viewing area in Rink Two. My only negative is parking is limited. History of Anoka Ice Arena, from http://www.anokaicearena.com "Prior to 1981 most local area ice activities were outside or at distant arenas, Columbia being the closest. A number of Ice Hockey enthusiasts tried on 3 separate occasions to get a voter referendum passed to build a municipal Ice Arena, all three efforts failed. In 1980 another group formed to try and build an arena privately. This group was made up of an all-volunteer group of ice hockey parents and supporters. A group of 70+ parents were charged with raising the necessary funds through donations and pledges from ice hockey parents, fans and local businesses. After a successful campaign and a donation from Anoka County, who was getting significant pressure to build another county rink, the project was given an o.k. Most of the money was raised from local area residents who were clearly willing to commit financially due to a total lack of available indoor ice. Another group was charged with building the arena. Volunteers worked every weekday night until 10:00 pm or later and on Saturday from 6:00 am till 10-11 pm. The entire arena except for the steel structure was built with outstanding dedicated volunteers (painters, plumbers, electricians, block layers, and general labor for the unskilled). The project received very favorable press from both Minneapolis and St. Paul papers and local T.V. This type of volunteer project was unique in Minnesota. Most arena's are municipal sponsored (thus taxpayer supported) but the Anoka arena is one of a very few that is Ice Arena Association member owned and operated. Ground was broken in July 1981 with a grand opening in November 1981(A truly exceptional performance). It became only the 3rd arena in Anoka County, Columbia and Coon Rapids being the others. Financing was always a day to day problem because the funds only came from donations thus were limited. Needless to say every dollar had to be spent wisely. Many very hard decisions had to be made such as natural ice vs. artificial ice (big cost difference). On a number of occasions the entire group was called together to decide on a continuation or stop. Material was scrounged from many sources. Initial rubber came from a Taconite plant in Northern MN, bleachers from a school in Iowa. Outside fire escape was on a truck to a dump. The local sheriff stopped the truck and asked where the steps were going, after being advised the dump, he commented follow me (thus the rink's fire escape). There are many stories like these. To those who were there in the early 80's this was a palace, a gem and theirs to use. Would an upscale arena be preferable, yes but without taxpayer source of funding, there were no options or flexibility. Every dollar got maximum use. It is important that the history of the initial ice arena not be forgotten. It is a great story and the arena has served our local youth for now over 20 years. Without the value and equity of the initial arena, there would not be a second rink. That original group should always be thanked for their efforts and wise use of the very limited funds they had to work with."