A gymnastics and ice rink in one facility, who would have thought?!?! I never knew this place…read moreexisted as you can't really drive by this place. Its tucked into the woods about a mile inside homes and forest. The facility is pretty big for both an ice rink and a gymnastics facility. The ice rink also has a smaller rink designated for lessons. We came today for the Winter Fest and the staff was amazing and helpful. With children who did not know how to skate the ladies on the ice came immediately over to help get them on the ice and even skate around with them a little. The gymnastics area also has a window and sitting area for parents. The teachers in there as well were helpful with the kids. What a great unknown facility in Highland Park.

I haven't had the chance to skate (or more likely fall) here at Centennial Ice Arena quite yet, but…read moremy daughter is enjoying a class here in their gymnastics studio. When it comes to kid classes I don't like to drive more than 10 minutes and Centennial Gymnastics is exactly 17 minutes away from my house (on a no traffic Sat morning), but I was looking for a gymnastics program that my daughter and I could do together. I've heard incredible things about Wilmette Gymnastics,* but their 3 year old class is without the parents. Typically I'm a fan of sending her to activities on her own, but was a bit nervous about sending her off to the balance beams, bars, etc without my supervision. I also used to teach gymnastics back in high school so selfishly wanted to revisit those days vicariously thru my daughter. Overall, I like the setup of this class. The gym is small so there's only one class at a time (at least on Saturday mornings). While small, they have it all: balance beam, bars, trampoline, etc. Since it's parent-tot it's setup as a series of obstacle courses so ti's a bit of a free-for-all for the kids, but I think that's perfect for this age. And while there's not a ton of instruction going on my daughter has learned how to do a forward roll and backward roll in just the few weeks we've been there. Perhaps cartwheels are next week? This is definitely worth the 7 extra minutes I spend in the car; especially based on the smile on my daughter's face during and after class! * http://www.yelp.com/biz/wilmette-gymnastics-wilmette

Location is bank owned and lacking in cleanliness often. Also, freezing despite this, my boys love…read moreto skate here. Wish it was taken a little more better care of and someone could purchase it and make it into an awesome location.

I personally play hockey for the falcons, so I know this place like the back of my hand. There is a…read moregreat ice space and great price. (Sodas in vending machines are expired).

Just an update to say that they are attempting a serious rehab over here…read more There's a bar overlooking the home side ice with a great view. They've also added a gym where there was a hockey shop. The studio rink is still there, so it's a great place for small practice groups. My son has had goalie coaching there. The only sad part of this rink is there's only one sheet. It's a shame because the remodel is looking good!

This is a nice ice rink with a full rink and a smaller studio for practice. There is a small Home…read moreIce shop if you need some equipment. Seems to have larger sizes because once or twice I have popped in to get socks or something small and they were very nice and friendly but didn't have a small size for a 7 year old. The snack bar has a big menu. I have stuck with cups of coffee but they seem to do a pretty good business.

This was about a 45 minute drive from home, down some side streets at the end of a run-down strip…read moremall. I guess roller rinks are really dying. Plenty of parking though at this place. We attended a party, 12 long tables and a lot of sparkly deco. For kids it's great. Soft drinks, DJ, some food.

Just For Fun Roller Rink is for sure a fun time!…read more I really enjoyed coming here to roller skate (or attempt to), the rink for skating is a pretty decent size. Some Wednesdays they have discount pricing - it was $6 to skate, and $4 for rental of skates. All of the employees I encountered were very friendly, there is some quick service food/candy items and a mini arcade inside as well. The whole place looks like it's straight out of the 80's (which is a good and bad thing I guess), it could definitely use some remodeling inside. But other than that, it's a really fun time if you're into roller skating.

My 5 year old has been skating here for 4 months and loves it. The coaches are patient and great…read morewith her.

The employees, the cleanliness, the heat, this place is absolutely grim. I almost stepped in throw…read moreup that had been sitting there for god knows how long. It is an absolutely nasty establishment. It's cold, gross, uncleaned, and it's truly awful.

Patti Stryker Park is a tiny "blink and you'll miss it" park at the corners of Willow, Hackberry,…read moreand Pine. It's more-or-less connected to Keller Park, the McLean Rohn Playground, and Shepard Park - all of which are minutes walk from each other. There's a small paved trail that cuts through the park, connecting Willow and Pine, that also leads to a few benches and a small picnic area. In the center of the park is a grassy clearing that's excellent for play during most of the year. During the winter - weather permitting - the Deerfield Park District will sometimes set up a small ice skating area for everyone to use. There isn't any dedicated parking, so I recommend either parking along the curb of westbound Hackberry (just try not to park across one of the neighbors driveways), or parking at the Shepard Park lot and crossing the bridge over.

Huge sports center run by the Northbrook Park District. This facility has 2 NHL sized ice rinks,a…read morepro shop,swimming pool,meeting rooms and a snack shop. We came on a Saturday afternoon to see our grandson play on the Glenbrook North hockey team. Plenty of parking is available.

This is a well kept facility even though it is older. We watched GBN vs GBS compete for JV Hockey…read more The JV games between GBS and GBN are considered major, high-stakes matchups, often viewed as second only to the state championship in importance for players.

I am writing this review after multiple deeply disturbing experiences at Glacier Ice Arena…read moreinvolving staff conduct, serious safety concerns, and a complete lack of accessibility. What happened here affected my children emotionally and physically, and I do not believe this facility is safe for kids. On my very first visit, I was alone with my four children (ages 8, 6, 4, and 4 months). I thanked one of the coaches for helping me and mentioned it had been a hectic morning. Her response, said directly in front of my children, was: "It's your fault you had so many kids." My children later asked why an adult would say that. I was heartbroken. This comment was cruel, unprofessional, and emotionally harmful. On another day, my 4-year-old daughter attended Tot 1--only her second skating class ever. She was fully dressed and nervous about getting on the ice. I calmly told that same coach that my daughter was nervous about getting on the ice, who replied coldly in front of my child, "That's your problem," and walked past us. No one who works with young children should ever speak that way. During that same class, when my daughter finally got on the ice, she fell and could not stand back up. She was left sitting on the ice for over 8 minutes without assistance, repeatedly trying to stand and failing. No instructor helped her. At the time, I was nursing my 4-month-old baby with a broken arm in a cast and felt helpless. My daughter came to me in tears, saying that no one would help her. That broke my heart. My daughter thrives with her ballet and tennis coaches and is normally confident and happy. I deeply regret placing her in an environment where she was treated so poorly--both verbally and physically. Another incident involved the front desk staff. I was sternly told to move my stroller even though it was not blocking the doorway. I was helping my three children put on skates while my baby cried in the stroller, and I had a broken dominant arm. There was zero compassion or understanding. Glacier Ice Arena is also not stroller- or disability-friendly. There are no ramps, no elevators, and only one handicap push-button on a front door. Navigating the facility with young children, a stroller, or mobility limitations is difficult and unsafe. Another concerning experience involved food quality and staff behavior at the concession stand. I purchased popcorn for my children, and they immediately said it tasted old and stale. When I brought this up, the lady working at the popcorn concession stand was extremely rude and condescending toward me. I am attaching a photo of her below. Whether you're reading this review on Yelp, Google, TripAdvisor, or elsewhere, I encourage you to click on my name and review my history. I do not write negative reviews lightly. Over several years, my reviews have all been five-star reviews. However, I have never been treated as poorly as I was here. There appears to be a troubling culture of disrespect from multiple staff members. I echo what many other reviewers have said: the staff is shockingly rude. Beyond rudeness, the behavior I witnessed was emotionally damaging, physically unsafe, and unacceptable. If you have other options, I strongly encourage you to look elsewhere, such as Twin Rinks Ice Pavilion (Buffalo Grove), Northbrook Sports Center Ice Arena (Northbrook), North Shore Ice Arena (Northbrook), Centennial Ice Arena (Highland Park), Hot Shot Ice Arena (Lake Bluff), Top Shelf Ice Arena (Gurnee), Glenview Ice Center (Glenview), and others. I hope Glacier Ice Arena reflects seriously on these issues. Until significant changes are made, I do not believe this facility is safe in any sense for children.

Two sheets, decent arena, no lobby seating…read more From what my son says, the ice is decent, as are the locker rooms. His team has played the home team twice and they've been really competitive, though we've won both. All this to say that the hockey program here seems to be thriving. There are concessions, but they weren't open at the time we were there (weeknight evening). We'll be back as visitors, but if you live in the area and are considering a place for your kids to skate... this is an excellent option.

I truly must say that the evolution of this rink is quit impressive. I am old enough to remember…read morewhen this place was called Rinkside Sports. I can fully believe that the renovations were done with the future of the the greatest sport ever in mind. My dad played in the inaugural mens league season at this place, and i've been a couple times for stick - n - puck sessions. Most recently, I was there with my friend earlier this year for a public skate. Loved the vibes from the start. I expected it to be a light turn out (cause lets face it ice skating is not a top 10 spring activity), but I was certainly surprised to see a good crowd, especially for a week night. The Ice was pretty good and smooth, and there were no true issues with the overall experience. The Bar and Grill is also a nice touch as well. I was able to experience the food not too long ago, as someone I knew had a birthday skating party there. The pizza was cooked nicely and had great flavor and crisp overall. This business is a standout in this mall for sure, and I love how they repurposed the old Olympia as a promotional prop. I absolutely cannot say enough about Top Shelf!

This is a fun and safe place for kiddos. I'd been here once before a long time ago and think it was…read moreunder different management. The outside of the building looks sharp and you can tell there's been a facelift. The inside was nice too. Bathrooms were clean and general areas nicely kept. The main "beef" I have with this business (similar to many other businesses these days) is the lack of help. We were fortunate to get in and paid/rented as soon as we arrived. However we needed to changes to our skate sizes and the line quickly grew (to pay) and there was no help for those waiting to get different skates. The guy working the counter was great, but he needed another hand. Beyond that it was a great experience.