Nice sized barn, but only one sheet. The bleachers provide more seats than most of the rinks in the area. Ice quality is decent here, based on my son's experience. The temp is right and the Zamboni doesn't leave puddles. It's a great place for a game, but unsure about the programs out of this arena. read more

West Meadows Ice Arena - A look at the ice. - Skating Rinks Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

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I'd like to start off by saying I've grown up playing out of this rink and its sister location down the road. I've spent countless hours at both skating, playing and watching hockey games. While the other rink has a bit more nostalgia, I still have fond memories here too. It's not what it once was, but it still gets the job done for the basics of an ice rink. There is plenty of space all around, whether its the lobby, stands or locker rooms. It is sad that the Jerry's Pro Shop is no longer (thanks COVID), as well as the arcade that once existed in the first room to the left when you enter. I cannot speak on any of the specific programs (i.e. Renegades) since its been over a decade since I last played, though I've been few times here and there for public skates. Pricing for that seems reasonable, though I've had my own blades to use. The only negatives I could mention is that the Men's restroom is in a bit of disrepair, and that's why this review is down a star. Otherwise, it's still the same I as I remember. It's also a shame that they don't seem to have tournaments a lot, since they certainly have the space. Happy skating! read more

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This place pisses me off. I live literally 1 mile down the road but cannot skate here because they don't hold stick and puck. What they tell you to do is go to their sister rink Rolling Meadows Arena, which is just horrible. At Rolling Meadows Arena you can't use goals during stick and puck, can you believe this? Who the hell is going to go to a stick and puck and just shoot against the boards? Amateur hour, it's pathetic. I will not go play stick and puck without goals, wtf? If West Meadows would just suck it up and figure out how to get some stick and puck and actually have goals, people might actually come. I highly doubt they're making any money on stick and puck at Rolling Meadows Arena. Nobody would go to that who actually play hockey if there are no goals. So I'm stuck, I have to go to other arenas when I could just jot down here. Pathetic. The guy who runs this is a moron. Deciding not to allow goals during stick and puck. Fire this guy. He's not bringing you any money and he's not doing the community any good. read more

Really awesome ice arena.... The only recommendation I have is to have more accesible concession hours and to spell the signs for their bathroom correctly. read more

West Meadows Ice Arena - Skating Rinks Near Me - Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Skating here makes me feel very nostalgic. Love the lunch time skate here, the ice is great and very well maintained. $8 for lunch time skate. read more

I like the rink. Fairly new, brightly lit. Lots of parking and it's 2 min off the highway. How can u not like that? Bathrooms are clean. My son didn't complain about the locker rooms so they must be ok. He says they oversized but dont have doors on the stalls when you go #2. As a guy thats not too big a deal but, those doors should be there.They have a good concession stand and usually seem open. Stands have good viewing lines. Im not a big fan of the white draped mesh screen hanging over the rink to protect spectators but at least there are no pillars or columns blocking view. Gotta say for a park district, they have done real good. Wish there was two rinks here, but you cant have everything. read more

Great Ice Arena for kids hockey leagues. There is plenty of parking. Upon entering the building there is a waiting / seating are to the right and an information / registration area on the left. The rink keeps cold, along with the benches, bring a blanket or cushion to sit on if your like most women who easily get cold. There is a pro shop that sells hockey gifts, sticks, jerseys, socks, etc. The shop also sharpens skates. The lobby area also has a snack shop along with arcade games. Great way to keep your other kids or adults attention at bay. read more

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I'm going to come clean with this. I had very low expectations when I agreed to bring my niece here to see her girlfriend perform. This was a show featuring the Chicago Jazz Synchronized Skating teams. But was I wrong! I was pleasantly surprised to find that this was an incredible production. There was professional lighting and effects, music and enormously talented skaters. At one point, I almost felt like I was at a "Disney on Ice" performance! The only downside was the painfully uncomfortable bleachers. But nothing that a nice pillow couldn't fix. Next time I will come prepared ; ) read more

What a nice facility this place is! West Meadows is part of the Rolling Meadows Park District and it doesn't matter if you are covered in sequins or whether you need to be padded up like the Michelin tire man, it's got great ice. This weekend (or over the last 3 days) was their semiannual ice show. And even though the cement bleachers numb your rear end and your clothes would be adequate for the Iditarod, they really put on a great show. From those who cannot walk on ice to those who have spent hours training on ice it's a lot of fun. Even the guy who runs the Zamboni is cute! My niece is part of one of the synchronized skating teams, the Jazz, and it has to be said these girls have to be in synch or they are all going down like dominoes. Flowers are available for sale if you want to shower your favorite skater afterward. My advice, bring your own as it will be cheaper. They do have a nice area for munchies, hot pretzels, pizza, and drinks. The rest rooms available to the public don't accommodate a giant crowd so have extra Kleenex on hand, just in case. They also do hockey and you can do private parties there as well. I can say that my niece, who is a great kid anyway, has learned a lot about team work and discipline just doing this for fun. A great place all around. read more

This is a great ice arena to watch ice skating or hockey. Definitely better than the old East rink that is freezing and like playing in an out house. There is a nice pro shop, a good selection of snacks at the snack shop, and there is lots of room to relax or move around. Beautiful arena. read more

We love West Meadows (and the Sports Complex rink). We like to practice hockey skill at open skate time and they have a nice big rink and the ice is taken care of well. Their management people are awesome too! read more

My wife and I took our daughter for her 1st time ice skating! What a blast! Great experience and have many pictures for lifetime memories. Great selection of snacks too! read more