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7 years ago

What lot venue should I use for roller/ice rinks?

I really wanna build some community lots with roller rinks and ice rinks (and, unrelatedly, some bowling alleys!) but I'm not sure what lot venue I should set them to? I saw a few people saying in different places to either use lounges or bars, are they better than setting a lot to generic?

For my ice rink, I wanted to set it as a restaurant, but I'm afraid that Sims won't actually use the rink and will instead focus on eating. I'd love some thoughts on these things, before I build something no Sims will show up to :neutral:
  • if you set it to generic people won't go to your skating rink unless you bring them there. like, townies won't even generate on the lot to fill it up.

    I would suggest either a park (if outdoors), the bar, or a lounge.

    if you want eating to be a main focus of the venue (aside from the rink, obviously), I would not recommend setting it as a restaurant since the functions of the restaurant will take precedence over that of the skating rink. a bar or lounge would do just fine.
  • I think park, but I also added one to a Gym lot, because the place seems quite busy when I visit.
  • Thanks for your answers guys! I didn't realize townies wouldn't generate on generic lots (I never use them lol) so I think I'll just do a park and stick some food stalls in there or something and make a separate restaurant nearby.
  • "PolluxSims;d-945031" wrote:
    I really wanna build some community lots with roller rinks and ice rinks (and, unrelatedly, some bowling alleys!) but I'm not sure what lot venue I should set them to? I saw a few people saying in different places to either use lounges or bars, are they better than setting a lot to generic?

    For my ice rink, I wanted to set it as a restaurant, but I'm afraid that Sims won't actually use the rink and will instead focus on eating. I'd love some thoughts on these things, before I build something no Sims will show up to :neutral:


    Sims don't seem to use skating rinks no matter what you classify it as. Their just not attacted to the skating rink. Same with swings.
  • Apparently townies will not use the rinks in parks and cafè, haven't tested other venues.