A fee of $25 includes skate rental for a 2-hour time slot during the day, with free community skate…read moredays on select Tuesdays in Nov/Dec. Though it's purportedly the largest ice skating rink in the bay area, I wasn't impressed. The crowds on black friday somehow made it feel miniature. Even though pre-purchasing tickets is a requirement (according to the website), there was a long line at entry in the beginning of the afternoon session, with just two staff members scanning tickets and placing bracelets on people's wrists, not the most efficient system. Service was strangely slow at the concessions stand too, even with a just a couple of customers waiting to order hot chocolate, candy, and other snacks and goodies on their very limited menu. The seating area had no shortage of lockers (locks available for puchase at the concessions stand) and shoe cubbies along one side, and was covered by a large tent sheltering skaters as they put on their skates. There were also a few porta potties hidden behind the tent but no restroom signs anywhere (I had to ask someone to find out). They don't offer half sizes so the worker recommended sizing down, and that was good advice as these skates happened to run large, especially at the forefoot. The skates were also seemingly in brand new condition and a bit uncomfortable, hard inside and not quite broken into. I didn't mind the classic christmas music playing in the background, a great way to get into the holiday spirit. String lights were hung above the rink, and I noticed a single christmas tree standing just outside the ice rink. But otherwise there was not much holiday decor on display the day after thanksgiving. Puddles formed on the sunny side of the rink during daylight, and the surface was rough along the edges, so much that I almost fell when I first tried out the ice. It reminded me of why I enjoy rollerblading on smooth ground more than gliding on ice in dire need of a zamboni. It also took a bit of time to get used to dodging the kids and inexperienced adult skaters, especially with a multitude of skate aids in use (giant plastic walkers which they really should limit, cuz how can people get around on the ice with so many of these taking up space on the floor at the same time?!?). To make matters worse, the staff does not enforce the rules here, so you'll find kids going in the wrong direction, people chain skating, and 4 or more teens holding hands while barely moving (cuz they don't know how to skate) interrupting the flow of traffic. My experience here was less enjoyable than I imagined it would be, but I still made the best out my time on the ice. I was glad to find easy parking too (street parking was free for the holiday weekend, but there's a parking garage on site as well).

This was honestly a pretty nice place to skate depending on how many people there are. My friends…read moreand I came here on a Sunday for their 5-7pm session. We were able to buy tickets on-site using a QR code at 5:30pm and there was no hassle on getting our wristbands. There was a longish line to grab skates and the ice was really crowded. As more people got on the ice, it was a little hard to skate if you arnt supper confident in your abilities but as the session went on, more people left the ice so it became a little easier. The ice seemed pretty well maintained aside from the normal wear and tear of having people on the ice. At 7pm they made an announcement that the session had ended and had everyone exit. Overall a pretty good Christmas skate experience.

Skate Escape is located inside the mall, right next to a small video game arcade. I was informed by…read morestaff that a "skating with love" community event was happening. There was no charge to skate, though the skating pass price of $12 posted online is not bad, especially without the $3 skate rental cost (since I have my own rollerblades). This place is quite simple. A small shoe cubbies storage unit against the wall, a few seats and tables outside the rink, a restroom in the back, socks and snacks (water, chips, gatorade) sold behind the counter, and friendly staff making everyone feel welcome. The rink had a smooth and sturdy surface, creating an ideal skating experience. It was surrounded by plexiglass, able to withstand the barrage of kids crashing into the walls. Tiny disco balls hung from the ceiling, along with colorful decorative string lights. Mainly hip hop and rnb music played through the speakers, a song list including Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder, I Want To Be Your Man by Zapp, and Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by the king of pop. The skating rink was small but never felt crowded. There was plenty of space to glide freely, and it was easy to dodge the kids. Even the skate aids didn't take up a lot of space or get in the way. It was a pleasant experience, a carefree atmosphere with everyone just having a good time. Skate Escape was a great option for a rainy day activity to enjoy while in the area.

Such a gem of a place! My kids and their cousins have recently gotten into roller skating and we…read morewere lucky to have found a place that was kid and family friendly! The staff is very very friendly and the space is huge! Very fun and unique place to throw a kids birthday party, which we did! The little room in the back where you throw parties was able to comfortably accommodate our party of 16 although most of the time the kids were busy skating in the main area. It was affordable to rent the room and they are lenient on the type of food you could bring in etc. place was high energy and the music selection is the bomb! We will be throwing many more parties in the future!

This place is great for skating! $5 for rentals (no protective gear though), so recommend bringing…read moreyour own. They do have lockers for $3 in case you don't want to leave your stuff laying around while you skate. Every week they have different events. Music can be very loud, so I highly recommend having a pair of ear plugs with you. Super fun with friends, family and dates!

This is my second time rollerblading. The first time was two years ago in the East Bay. Hours are…read morefrom 7:00 pm to 11:00 pm--$20 cash, and $5 cash to rent house skates. There was a live DJ, neon lights, and good music. ​The floor, it does kind of need some repairs. It's not the smoothest. And there was food or drinks offered for purchase, the only thing that you could buy over there was a bottle of water for $2. ​It was a bit disappointing. I think there's potential for a great place, but in my opinion, it definitely could use some sprucing up.

Rating the experience signing up for kids' classes. We've…read moretried for many seasons to register our child, but we inevitably get shut out, because classes fill up within the first 2 minutes of registration. I'm sure plenty of others have experienced the same frustration. Management: PLEASE PLEASE change this to a lottery system. Ie registration is open for one day, and then names are randomly chosen from that pool.

Came here for a toddler playdate. We bought tickets the day before for their 3-5 pm open session…read more Not cheap. You buy general admission tickets and also can do shoe rentals. They don't really check. Session is 2 hours but we only really skated for about 45minutes - 1 hour. The young kid area can be hectic. There are plenty of little penguins to go around which is nice. It was a nice first experience for my kiddo. Plenty of parking but can be hectic as well. Please watch as many areas are one direction lanes.

This place is special. In the cuts but amazing. We went here for my daughter's 8th birthday and we…read moreloved it. First timers! But for sure not our last. The owner is very friendly and nice. Customer service is great. Everyone is so friendly and nice. The food is great as well.

I haven't been here in years! Brings me back to the few memories I had…read more I signed my daughter up for their "super skate lessons" it's 4 Saturdays (you pick) for $50 skate rentals included. It starts at 11am, but I got here at 1045 so you can get checked in and skates ready. The instructor was nice, I didn't catch her name, but she was helping my daughter for a little bit. The class size was definitely bigger than I thought? Maybe like 20 people? Including grown ups to 5 year olds? There was another young girl helping her since there was so many participants. I spoke to Bob and he was helpful. Answered all my questions with honesty. I appreciated that. The bathrooms were clean. They had tables and seating areas. You can order food, cotton candy, dipping dots, icees, and more. There were arcade games with prizes. The place def gave 90's vibes! I ended up renting roller blades after her lesson, which was $22 (kinda pricey imo) and only skated for about 20 minutes with my daughter. But it was fun. Can't wait to come back for the rest of her lessons!

Highly recommend this rollerblading class for young kids! My 4-year-old loved it. Over just three…read moredays, the instructors helped her master the basics of balance and gain the confidence to skate without help. It's a fun, stress-free way for little ones to get started.

My Daughter is learning skating with skatebetternow for more than 3 yrs. Let me put this way, she…read moreis in skating only because of teacher Nas. Not sure how many know that she competed in world championship but her teaching go beyond her credentials. Her connection with kids is perfect. She have so much patience with beginners and advanced skaters . I am impressed with her passion for skating even after teaching skating for so many years.If you or your kid want to learn basics or want to be pro and ready to put efforts there can't be a better teacher than her.

The Best skate roll ever. Every Friday night 9pm SHARP leaving Ferry building 3 hours 12 miles.read more

I can't wait for Friday Nights to Roll in The City! This is a great way to hit all the hot spots…read morewith a great group of people. Everybody has a good time. And while others are getting bombed, you're getting fit & lean. I just can't get enough!

Great roller rink for open skate. Well-maintained, smooth wood surface, clear, safe, and easily…read moreaccessible entry/exit points, and a spacious floor to skate. Rented quad & inline skates that were in good shape, no damaged eyelets nor frazzled laces. Clean facilities and well-managed music/atmosphere. DJ was great with the music and games. Fun way to spend a Saturday!

Great place to take the kids, not bad price even if you have to rent skates…read more The staff is friendly and safety is at the top of the list when they are doing games on the roller rink floor. I am glad this place is still around and I can take my kids here as I did when I was a kid