RINK INFO:
- Name: Rodman Arena
- Address: 2130 Providence Highway, Walpole MA
- Rink Website: http://www.rodmanarena.com
- GPS Info: 2130 Providence Highway is Route 1 (This is Route 1 going North). Plenty of opportunities to do a u turn if you pass the rink. Easy rink to get to
- Homerink Info: Shamrocks, Walpole Express,
- Parking: Plenty
- Sheets: 2 sheets. 1 NHL size and 1 Olympic size
- Locker Rooms: Small / clean
- Rink Conditions: Clean, organized, well care for.
- Overall: Lots of tournaments at this rink. Originally built to train the Woman’s Olympic Team. Lots of camps run here too. On the Cold Scale we give it a 6…not too cold. Plus you can warm up in the middle viewing area. Snack bar is solid, but cash only (ATM in lobby). Don’t forget to say hello to Jake the Dog (but don’t feed him!)!!
AMENITIES:
- Pro Shop: Yes
- Snack Bar: Yes. Variety of choices. Debit cards not accepted at Snack bar (ATM in lobby).
- Adult Bar: No
- Vending Machine(s): Yes in main lobby. Drinks
- ATM: Yes
- Arcade: Couple of video games, but no arcade per se
- WiFi: Yes
- Bathrooms (non Locker room bathrooms): Cold….
- Private Rooms: Yes
- Miscellaneous: LiveBarn is available
PRO SHOP:
- Skate sharpening: Yes
- Quality and quantity: Good / Good
- Selection: Very decent selection
- Knowledge: On target
OTHER:
- Tailgating: Done it before. Right side of rink is large parking lot that abuts a small field (good for kid wiffle ball & football!).
- Local attractions: 2 miles to Gillette / Patriots Place
- Things to do to kill time: Patriots Place
- Photography at rink: Good, stands allow good vantage for pics
- Other stuff for kids: Patriots Place. Lots of nearby restaurants (within a mile or less…..fast food to high end…all choices)
