Coppermine Du Burns Arena
4.3(35)4.3 out of 5 stars, 35 reviews Baltimore, MD
About Coppermine Du Burns Arena
Coppermine Du Burns Arena stands out for its exceptionally well-regarded summer programs, praised for caring and highly communicative coaches like Edwina and Janet, who create memorable experiences for children. It also features a nice indoor facility with a dedicated track/field house for running and hosts popular boxing matches.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Parents seeking high-quality, caring, and communicative summer programs for their children.Individuals or families needing a good indoor track for running.Attendees or participants of boxing matches.Anyone prioritizing good parking at a sports complex.Ideal for school-aged children participating in summer programs (e.g., 'daughter' mentioned in Review 2).
Why families love it
- Exceptional summer program staff, specifically Coach Edwina and Coach Janet, are noted for their deep care for children and parents, and outstanding communication.
- Summer programs are highly successful in creating wonderful memories for participating children.
- The facility includes a 'nice' track/field house well-suited for running.
- Positive feedback on the overall 'nice indoor facility' and 'good parking'.
- Hosts enjoyable boxing matches.
- Outstanding coaching and program quality for summer camps (e.g., Coach Edwina's communication and care).
Insider tips
- If considering a summer program, prioritize those with highly-praised coaches like Edwina or Janet.
- Exercise extreme caution or avoid visiting the parking lot after dark due to reported lack of lighting; verify conditions upon arrival for evening events.
- Do not expect immediate awareness or resolution from front desk staff regarding facility safety concerns.
- Be prepared for a strong 'sweaty feet' odor in certain areas of the facility.
- Manage expectations for facility modernity, as parts are described as 'dated'.
Good to know before you go
- Evening visits if parking lot safety due to darkness is a critical concern.
- If you require highly responsive and proactive front desk staff for immediate facility or safety issues.
- If you are particularly sensitive to strong, pervasive odors like 'sweaty feet'.
- If your expectation is for a completely modern and up-to-date sports facility throughout.
- Reported complete lack of parking lot lighting at night, posing a significant safety hazard for patrons.
- Value
- No specific pricing information for programs, admission, or activities was mentioned in these reviews, therefore a direct assessment of value cannot be made.
- Safety
- A critical safety concern was raised due to the reported absence of parking lot lights at night, potentially jeopardizing patron safety.
What parents say
"This evening I noticed no parking lights on in parking lot at Du Burns Arena. I called the front desk and no one answered. I went in and the person at the front desk didn't say why she didn't answer the phone. She had no clue that the patrons safety was in jeopardy with no lights on around the facility. She said she'd ask her supervisor tomorrow. Really. The photos show the adjoining street lights."
3 years ago
"There are not enough words to express how much we loved the summer program at Du Burns. Coach Edwina is on a whole different level. She cares so much about the children and the parents. Her communication is second to none and I only wish we had taken our daughter here last year, instead of another place that will remain nameless but rhythms with Poddard. Thank you Coach Janet and all the Coachs. You really gave our daughter some wonderful memories. Keep up the great work and we'll see you next year."
2 years ago
"Local sports complex serving East Baltimore. Staff was somewhat unhelpful with directions and questions, as if they had better things to do. Strong odor of sweaty feet permeated the location. Track/field house is nice for running. Otherwise, much of the facility seems dated."
a year ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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