I've only been to two places that fulfill this role. This one is highly superior it is a splendid…read morespace to have a soccer game and has what I have found to be a safe parking lot. The facility is clean and has an upper level for people to sit to watch the games. You also consider along the side and there are bleachers. There are also some practice areas that teams can use. I'm not necessarily an expert on these kinds of facilities but in my limited experience fulfills travel soccer needs better than others I have seen.

I came here to watch my friend play soccer. It is a decent place to watch soccer. Though the…read moreseating is not the best.

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.

Real, strong, athletic all women's flat track roller derby in Ann Arbor! Family friendly fun for…read morereals, but if you don't have kidlets, sit trackside for the best view of the action. Buhr Park is a great place to hang during the summer and The A2D2 Mint is a perfect place to watch the Dimes get made over the winter ;)

Like most Ann Arborites, I thought Lilith Fair on Ice was as good as it gets. No, my friend, it is…read morenot. What do you get when you combine really coordinated group of women in close quarters with a worthy rival faction (who are certainly strong enough for a man but made for a woman) and a sense of electricity in the air that only comes about when two foes square off? If shivs are involved, you get Fox's Greatest Lady Prison Yard Fights V.3 - 'This time it's purse-onal'. If skates are involved, you get the family-friendly good time that is an Ann Arbor Derby Dimes bout. Whether you are going to A2D2 with your kids to discourage traditional misogynistic gender roles or you are going there with some friends to put some pep in your step before heading out on the town for the evening. It's always a good call. When playing in Buhr Park they usually have a cart vendor (frequently one of Mark's Carts) that offers at least one veggie item, so you can nosh on a tempeh burger while you take in the battle royal. Sides of lady musk and bruised gluteus maximus are always complimentary. What would make it better? Beer. Once they figure out how to sell beer tickets and trade those tickets for beer, I'll be in the arms of the angels.

I love coming here with the kids during open skate which is usually Saturday's and Sundays during…read moredesignated times. You may rent skates or bring your own. It's $7 total for skates and skating. They offer a half off discount if you show an MJR ticket stub. They have a cute snack shop with yummy snacks. The kids like the slurpies and fries. It's good exercise, and people here are of different skating levels. If you need help they have walkers for the ice to assist your skating!

They so racist and unprofessional! There employees call me Chinese and say no Chinese aloud! Not…read moreeven Chinese they just assume because I was Asian and they called my son Japanese and told him go back to Korea or they will bomb us! The worst place ever! I'll make sure to tell all my non Asian friends to avoid this place!

Much thanks to all the staff at the Rink!! My three Florida girls went from clinging to the wall…read moreto actually skating. The staff gave them a few tips, helped them up at times, and taught them how to get themselves back up. By the end of 2 hours they were getting themselves around pretty well without falling. Every staff member on the ice took time to help them. Highlight of our President's Day weekend trip and they're begging to go back.

What a great winter centerpiece to downtown Detroit! We came to skate on a Sunday morning in…read moreJanuary, and were the first ones at the entrance to the office. I brought my own skates, and my husband rented his. The staff was very friendly! There wasn't much space to sit to put your skates on, so I could see this being an issue if it's very busy. We were quickly on the ice, and the rink was very well kept, and perfectly smoothed over! There were several staff members skating around, and one was more than happy to stop and take my picture when asked. We didn't have long to stay, but we really enjoyed our time! I could see it being very uncomfortable though with a lot of skaters, and we were just lucky that it wasn't too crowded. I will say that you should plan ahead for what to do with your belongings, because when you rent skates you get to put your shoes where the skates came from, but if you don't rent them, you have to pay for a cubby. I had a small drawstring backpack that I carried my skates in, so I used that, which worked fine! The little bar wasn't open yet, but we certainly would have purchased a hot drink had it been!

This place is amazing!! State of the Art Golf Simulator with many features for practice at driving…read morerange or playing many different courses. They walk you through setup and everything to get you going. Very nice to stop in and hit the clubs while the kids are at practice or the family is shopping. Very helpful service and a great place for a date night as well. I will definitely come back!

Such a great addition to the area. I had almost given up on X-Golf after doing a league at another…read morelocation and having an awful experience, but I'm so happy I gave it a shot at this new Brighton location. The winter league here was a lot of fun, run extremely well and all the workers were awesome. On top of that, our 20 person group moved our winter sim golf classic here from On The Dunes and had a great time. Carolyn was totally accommodating, set everything up for us and went above and beyond. The majority of our group wanted the move to become permanent. I can't say enough great things about this X-Golf location!

I have been getting my figure skates sharpened by Louis since April of 1996; he was the first…read moreperson to fit me and sell me my first pair of "real" figure skates, and I have followed him fastidiously for years. I have had my skates sharpened by other people before, and they have nearly ruined my blades-which would be catastrophic for me, as I don't have an extra $600+ lying around for a new set of blades. Louis has been in this for so long that he is impeccable at his craft, and has trained Randy to be equally wonderful. Neither of them have ever made even a slight error with my skates, and I would happily spend whatever is needed to ensure my skates are cared for by them-and I recommend that you do, too!

Perfect sharpening. Hours seem odd and inconsistent, but I could be confusing summer and the rest…read moreof the year's hours.

This is a pretty nice fountain. The place around it is peaceful and very nice. The fountain have an…read moreamazing structure to it. This is a perfect place to hangout when there is a perfect weather.

It's such a majestic fountain in a picturesque setting on the near-bottom tip of Belle Isle, but…read moreit's really the back story about its namesake that makes it intriguing. James Scott was not a founding father of Detroit but a gambler who frequently made politically incorrect comments and bequeathed $200K to have the fountain built in his honor with a life-size statue of him mounted on top. As it turned out, his likeness didn't make it in the fountain but rather inconspicuously on the perimeter probably to his eternal chagrin (photo: http://bit.ly/2G5vIYF). According to Wikipedia, he was described as a "vindictive, scurrilous misanthrope" who attempted to intimidate those he felt were out to get him and stooped to the lowest level to satisfy his need for power. Hmmm, I wonder why he sounds so familiar. I know it'll come to me. Anyway, it's a thing of beauty regardless of its notorious past with eight small pools flanking the broad lower basin, a quartet of lions and an army of turtles standing guard, and a central spray that shoots up 125 foot (photo: http://bit.ly/2G5vIYF). Donald...I mean James would be so proud. RELATED - Exploring Michigan? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2Jt7MiE