since i am working at a summer camp, i am attending a lot of field trips this time of year. we go to this place every other week for the entire summer so i have become pretty familiar with kate's.
we go in the late morning until the early afternoon and they have skating and free hot dogs and pizza for $6/person. it's actually a pretty good deal.
the rink itself is pretty standard with a small corner for kids to practice (has a wall to cling to). other rinks i have been to have a wall that lines the entire skating area but this one is only walled in one portion so its not the best for novice skaters.
its all teenagers who work here and service is sub-par. i guess i can't blame them since there don't seem to ever be ANY adults working (who is supervising/ managing?). the pizza is sometimes pretty decent and sometimes horrible (dry/ burnt to a crisp) but, let's face it, you aren't coming to a skating rink for its fine cuisine.
music is upbeat modern pop- perfect for a skating rink.
arcade is horrible with very outdated games.
fine place to bring the kids but i would wonder about any adults who choose this place to hang out.