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Reviews
Great ice and maybe the biggest locker rooms in Edmonton.
The game was fun! For the actual building though, there wasn't enough washrooms, the doors were so close together upon entry people were elbowing others because of close proximity.
The seats are comfy and staff are friendly. This is a no cash building
The seats are comfy and staff are friendly. This is a no cash building
This place is great for hockey and stampede alike. I think $14 for a canned cooler seems a bit excessive though. The dill Caesars were phenomenal. I did not like the buns they used for the pocket dogs so just ate the hot dog. Was too big, crusty, and not enjoyable to attempt to eat at all to me. The bacon cheddar dog was good though. Popcorn was ok. Was super busy for a Thursday but it was a good time, even though the Flames lost.
Great facility has everything you need.
Always well maintained. Good ice, good location. Parking lot is too small
The Saddle Dome seats do not show which section you are in. Section 4,5& 6 are indistinguishable causing numerous seat changes well into the 1st Period.
The Saddle Dome should be repurposed as. Minor Hockey rink in the lower bowl and a professional sports training facility replacing the second & nose bleed level.
The architecture is the most unique view along the skyline and should be preserved, especially following it's recent upgrades following the flood.
The Saddle Dome should be repurposed as. Minor Hockey rink in the lower bowl and a professional sports training facility replacing the second & nose bleed level.
The architecture is the most unique view along the skyline and should be preserved, especially following it's recent upgrades following the flood.
great
It's been 25 years since I went to a Flames game at the Saddledome, so it was definitely a fun and nostalgic experience. I'm not really sure anything has been updated since then. It all seems pretty original. We had seats 3 and 4 in row 1 of section PL14. I remember it being much higher up, but it was actually a great place to watch the game. The seats are a little tight with no cup holders, I'm not sure if that's normal or not, as I'm not really into hockey. The big screens up there are a little dim. They need new projectors or bulbs. It was nice to have both washrooms and beer available at that level without having to walk all the way down. It was also only $40 CAD per ticket (resale), making it a perfect activity to treat my employee to a night out on a business trip.
A lot of things to like about playing here.
Big locker rooms
Medium sized benches with working gates
Boards are an easy height to jump over
Path to the ice is rubber and clean
Ice is usually in great shape
Only downside is finding a parking spot
Big locker rooms
Medium sized benches with working gates
Boards are an easy height to jump over
Path to the ice is rubber and clean
Ice is usually in great shape
Only downside is finding a parking spot
Decent community rink. The attendant did us a solid by coming in early when our practice time was booked for the wrong time. Top notch!
The kids loved the bounce house. I liked that they have options for jumping duration. Nice clean facility and quite the size. Loved the arcarde and icee slushies. Will be visiting again.
The place needs a renovation. Otherwise, it's your typical hockey rink.
I really enjoy the ice skating show and the lights was set up really nicely beware the parking is $40
We was there for Christmas winter Fair, and that was not bad, we enjoyed of Ice hockey and also and lights show, but unfortunately price of parking was to much.
Nice arena.
Plenty of parking.
Plenty of parking.
Nice clean facility, was great dropping in for free skating
Hockey rink, great parking, good showers
As the stadium has been around a while, the only thing that could improve is facilities for disabled patrons, especially those who require walking canes or wheelchair access.
The stairways are really steep and the seating is not so comfortable. Bring a cushion if you are fussy.
Other than that the atmosphere at a professional hockey game was electric. I do wish people would stay in their seats, it detracts from viewing an event. Get your drinks and popcorn etc on the way in.
The stairways are really steep and the seating is not so comfortable. Bring a cushion if you are fussy.
Other than that the atmosphere at a professional hockey game was electric. I do wish people would stay in their seats, it detracts from viewing an event. Get your drinks and popcorn etc on the way in.
I had the opportunity of bringing my granddaughter to her swimming lesson today and I was very impressed with the facility but even more so with the helpful, friendly staff. Well done….👍
Best part was the lasers, worst part were the washroom lineups. The layout of the space made for an easy entrance. Enjoyed having the option to use bleachers.
1 RTD was 9.75. Parking was available.
1 RTD was 9.75. Parking was available.
Used the hall to feed vets and cadets on November 11. Great building.
Loved seeing the Wranglers hockey game here. The seats were very comfortable. One side was nicer with extra padding on the seats and cup holders and the other side was more plain. Good prices for the food and drinks. If your okay to pay a bit more you can have it all delivered to your seat. There is a scan code on each seat. Great idea! Parking on-site was good. Not sure if the prices fluctuate. I would definitely go see another event here.
Well, this time our kids b-days, thanks for making a special for them. Really appreciate. Thanks!
Cozy arena and warm..clean and nice. I liked it!
Model train expo was fantastic!
Well organized and plenty to see.
Took the grandkids and had a fun afternoon.
Well organized and plenty to see.
Took the grandkids and had a fun afternoon.
We watched ice hockey game for the first time here. Nice ice hockey field and atmosphere. Lower seats give great view. From the top seats almost couldn’t see the puck at all and the view might be blocked by railings and stairs.
Facilities are great here. Each male toilet have around 10 urinals. And there’re water fountains. Lots of restaurants for food and beer. There was free beer for trial at the game.
Facilities are great here. Each male toilet have around 10 urinals. And there’re water fountains. Lots of restaurants for food and beer. There was free beer for trial at the game.
It was a long awaited moment on my Dad's and my Bucket List to visit the Saddledome someday for a game before it gets demolished. We may have been rooting for the Rangers, but I want to Thank the Flames Staff for being very friendly! I celebrated my Dad's Birthday that night and the Saddledome staff made sure to wish my Dad a Happy Birthday!
We have been using Walter Baker facilities for over 30 years! Our children used it and now our grandchildren are using it!! Well organized and in great shape! Nice staff.
I saw my friends hockey game here and he won so its 5 stars. Also my brother works here at the front desk he’s a little annoying but he’s also chill. If you go right now (oct 18) they have a jar to guess the amount of candies to win them
Small benches but nice arena
Been wanting to write this review for a while.
Amazing swimming instructors at this facility. My preschooler did two levels here after doing one at a different City of Ottawa facility.
I can say the swimming instructors at the WBSC are AMAZING and really take the lessons seriously and do their best to make sure the little ones are comfortable and learning as well as having fun! We’ve had Kate, Sara and Autumn and all three of them were Wonderful! Keep up the good work :)
Amazing swimming instructors at this facility. My preschooler did two levels here after doing one at a different City of Ottawa facility.
I can say the swimming instructors at the WBSC are AMAZING and really take the lessons seriously and do their best to make sure the little ones are comfortable and learning as well as having fun! We’ve had Kate, Sara and Autumn and all three of them were Wonderful! Keep up the good work :)
First time in the building so I had trouble finding my way around. It's a very busy place and there's lots of Happy families coming and going. I was there to volunteer at a health fair upstairs in the food court. Very clean and well kept location. Very large parking lots seem to be always full so you may need to park far from the door.
Good ice. Small seating area behind the benches and a couple small areas to sit in two of the corners. The heaters in the corners work but not so much for the seating behind the benches. Facilty is well kept. Change rooms are tiny but we made it work.
Pool great. Staff are great
I always come to PNE every year. I find every year is different Concerts, food, music and some games. It's always FUN, that's PNE is all about... The most exciting fun I like most is The dog 🐕 show and the dance 💃 music 🎶 is always my favorite...
One of the best Recreational Centres in Ottawa. Their swimming pool timings for public is more convenient for working people. Clean and well maintained hot-tube and sauna are added bonus at this centre when compared to other centres.
A great plan to end the summer vacation with kids. Lots to see, lots to eat and lots of steps burning off the calories. Super Dog show is a must go!
Really enjoyed Beyond Monet, I would encourage visitors to read of Monet's history before attending, it "paints a better picture" and gives a more in depth understanding of his art!! Recommend a visit!!
Fun for the family. Lots to see and do and buy. No cash. Bring credit cards or use cash to buy gift cards. Recommend fast-pass for rides if you go on weekends.
Great facility with big pool facility, ideal for people of all ages. Lifeguards are friendly and willing to help. Only thing is that pool change rooms need a bit of an upgrade.
Amazing renovated resort like outside pool. Who wants to go to Florida in the summer anyways. Just come here for a lazy afternoon and a good swim .....
I always love coming here. It's not too busy. The staff is friendly and the pool is awesome!
Went to watch Native Provincials . 😎 Awesome , players on the teams , that I watched my great nephew played , wow , are these young players have heart for the game ! 👍the arena was nice .
Nice rink with elevator access to rink B viewing area. Big concession. Could use shade in the parking lot. Lots of parking.
Practice here weekly and rink is too cold on ice. The team always leaves the rink not able to feel our toes
Public skating is very enjoyable. There are adult only times too if you prefer.
No air conditioning and the worst smell. We took my kid to the Bubble for a birthday and the place stinked! Feet and body odor without ventilation. My kid git sick afterwards. It was not this bad a few months ago but this time really awful.
Two businesses run their skating lessons from this rink. Mayfield and Crestwood.
Crestwood seems quite good and patient with the kids learning to skate.
I've seen progress every week with my kids.
Also skate sharpening is available on site for a reasonable price.
Crestwood seems quite good and patient with the kids learning to skate.
I've seen progress every week with my kids.
Also skate sharpening is available on site for a reasonable price.
I like it and definitely will go again. Family friendly environment and nice polite staff. I have really good time there.
Nice twin arena on West end of Edmonton. Could use an update however is still in decent condition
Candy Cane Lane was nice but honestly there was a lot that looked literally thrown into the yards and trees, was not what I expected from pictures online. There were a lot of very beautiful places that were worthy of such a reputation as CCL has but their value is honestly lowered by the ‘put there simply bc they had to’ ones. Family came from southern Alberta to go with us and we’re quite disappointed and we did not finish the entire thing. My 5 year old grandson was game to leave then too.
Ice quality is decent but not the best. Availability is good too. Change rooms are what you would expect of a highly used hockey facility, but less than you would hope.
The folks running beginner hockey programs at Rinx are fantastic though, that would be 5 star
The folks running beginner hockey programs at Rinx are fantastic though, that would be 5 star
Older arena, but has heat. Big seating area with hard benches.
Limited seating, standup only warm area. Small nuetral zone for hockey, ice is average quality.
A very nice place to receive a COVID vaccination. Spacious, airy, well-staffed with competent helpful people and a minimal wait. We went on transit and found it easy to get to.
As my buddy Tony The Tiger (Frosted Flakes cereal) once said, "This place is GRRRRRREAT!".
And so do I.
And so do I.
Finally went to an arena that stole the "Worst Arena in Edmonton" trophy . This place is brutal, tiny dressing rooms 2*6 for benches. No heat holds maybe 50 spectators.
A great place to play hockey. A well maintained facility. All staff a very nice and knowledgeable.
Great little rinks for smaller groups!
This locations is presently set up as a mass COVID testing facility. It is conveniently located but parking can be chaotic. The line up area is partially covered from the elements, but moved pretty quickly while we were there. Overall it was well organized.
The process of getting and submitting self administered covid tests here (Nov 2021) was efficient. We tested our kids right in the car and dropped the kits right back in 15 minutes. If possible, two adults is advised, there's a lot of steps to complete online in addition to a paper slip in the test bag. It went much easier with two adults to handle the younger kids.
Great training rink and ice is in excellent condition! Would highly recommend this place for some small group or private training.
This is a Covid 19 Test review. Booked an appointment this am (woke with scratchy throat and runny nose). In and out and 20 minutes. Seeing my tax dollars work like this pleases me. Efficient friendly and fast!
It's very clean quiet and the best thing about it is it's clean nice little park with a bench benches has a very medium parking in front of the park which is pretty cool cuz you can watch a ride and your kid at the same time yeah
Pretty good facility. Easy to navigate, decent sized change rooms. Ice quality was very poor though. We played on rink 4 and calling it pond ice would be disrespectful to nature's beauty.
I went to get a Covid-19 test. A noisy place, primarily dealing with tests for children. Very efficiently organized, though the wait for old adult me was closer to 40 minutes than to the ten minutes suggested on the on-line booking site. Everyone was pleasant and professional. And my test came back negative. So of course I think the place is great!
Hidden gem training facility.
Always a pleasure at Londonderry recreational center. My favorite gym here in Edmonton Alberta Canada, great for all ages
Went there for Covid 19 testing. As it was my first experience in a testing center, I felt very assured by the measures taken. The staff are super nice. The doctors and nurses take their time to help you and guide you throughout the procedure. My appointment was at the end of the day and the staff were maintaining their energy and high spirits. Also, we got the result very fast because we were traveling.
Appreciated workteam!
Appreciated workteam!
Super organized Covid testing centre. Appointment was for 12 noon, got there 11:50 am and was out by 12:17 pm. Very pleasant staff and clear signage everywhere. Thanks to everyone involved in making this place work so well!
I came here for the public swimming pool, they allow up to 40 people at once into the outside swimming pool. They also host classes here for swimming, baseball, hockey, and more in pretty sure. They also have a summer camp that surprisingly good!
The owner installed strict measures in these times of Covid 19. He personally was in the building controlling traffic and making sure everyone was following protocol.
Thanks for caring.
Thanks for caring.
Like other 60's community arenas in Edmonton, small change rooms, but the ice is good. They need a filtered water bottle station here to get another star from me.
Two good small ice surfaces.
Great arena for kids to learn how to skate. Plenty of viewing areas for parents. Change rooms are warm with ample space. Staff run the facilities well and kids enjoy skating there.
Been there over 100 times, great rink, good ice
It's an older sports complex but still one of the best arena facilities for our grand sons hockey.
Public pool, open from 12:00 pm to 7:50pm during summer. Friendly staffs. However, there is no separate shower boot. Everyone get change, shower in one big room and water slash everywhere.
Great place to host a party for kids and adults. Our first experience was great, my son was invited to a birthday and had an amazing time. He loved the laser tag, bowling and the games room. He loved it so much that we have booked his birthday party there. The prices are reasonable and the location is central so convenient for everyone. We would definitely recommend Rinx!
Love it...played lazertag and dodgem lacrosse♡ great value
Great rink with well maintained ice that was so smooth and easy to skate on. Dressing rooms are aplenty with ample parking space as well. We will definitely be back again!
I came here with my girlfriend for open public skate and we both enjoyed it very much! When we arrived, the ice was smooth and was perfect to skate on. Its a shame that we only had an hour to skate here, because we would have liked to stay for longer. The building looked a bit old, but had adequate signage for us to find our way to the rink and changing rooms. I would definately come again!
Dressing rooms were clean, ice was decent, there was no water fountain thou, no staff were watching skaters going all directions on the ice got a little bit hairy with the young kids going the wrong direction, definitely a safety concern.
Zamboni was not present and by 8 clock we were skating through snow. (Small outdoor rink.)
Ice is small, dressing rooms even smaller. The city should seriously consider putting in stick racks, sticks are constantly falling. They also keep this rink cold, and the radiant heaters over the spectators are rarely in. If it wasn't nice and bright, I'd give it 1 star.
When busy parking is bad. Don't expect to get a spot in the parking lot. Look out on the street. The change rooms are small. It still is an enclosed arena and all the amenities are there. No skate sharpening though. This is an example of an older city arena which is acceptable
Nice rink with a central "warm room" that gets a bit crowded. The pro shop is like step back in time with some vintage wooden sticks and older gear. Kinda cool.
One of many old rinks in the city this one has a lot of the same issues as the others...small dressing room, minimal parking and cramped seating. It's a great practice arena for the younger ones. The man who works there is always very friendly though and they are willing to turn on the heat if you ask!
Nice little arena. A little date. Rooms are small. Not a lot for seating area. They have done well with what they have. It's a great indoor space to skate and play hockey at. Keeps you out of the -40 windchills!
It's a big facility and during the evenings, there seems to be very little staff that goes around. I get it. Rinks ice condition is decent but lockers are usually full of things on the floor. What amazes me the most however is that rink 2 (for ex.) only has URINALS in the change rooms. As if female players didn't exist! Yes there are other common bathrooms but you have to get out of the rink space. My teammate always feels like the water pressure in the showers 🚿 is terrible. If anyone is listening. 🏒
The dressing rooms are too small. Usually one or more players end up dressing in the hallway. Spectator viewing is cramped and only consists of two long benches squeezed between the players bench glass and a concrete wall.
It is good for full ice practices where you can split the kids over a couple dressing rooms.
It is good for full ice practices where you can split the kids over a couple dressing rooms.
Excellent tap dancing classes. Professional teacher. Excellent for beginners and experienced dancers. Free parking.
Great facility. The person that manages/zamboni this place is nice. Great ice to practice on.
Great place to do business! My clients love coming here. The ice is always top notch and the facilities are clean and kept extremely well! Great friendly staff, second to none in the GTA!
It was a great experience. My kids birthday party was a blast. He had a lot of fun. Even my corporate party went really well. The coordinator did a great job with assisting us. It would be a great place for anyone to go and have a great time. There have many activities.
Crestwood is one of the older arenas in Edmonton, and it's showing it's age. Still it serves its purpose.
Nothing much more to say. There is a reasonable amount of seating, but parking is confusing. You can either park on the street west of the building, then walk all the way around to the entrance on the east, or find a spot in the unsigned lot near the door.
Nothing much more to say. There is a reasonable amount of seating, but parking is confusing. You can either park on the street west of the building, then walk all the way around to the entrance on the east, or find a spot in the unsigned lot near the door.