This was my first time with wheels underneath my feet, so I do not have much knowledge of roller…read moreskating rinks. However I can tell you this. They are overly safety cautious. It reminded me of Freddie's mother off of iCarly. It's somewhat dark. The rink itself is large in comparison to the room, so you don't have much room to walk around. Also, the rink has as many posted policies as there are reminders of living in a war zone. I paid the entry fee at the door (different price because it was a homeschool organization party (Ironically, I wasn't homeschooled. I just know a bunch of them from church, so I get invited to their stuff from time to time.)) and went to rent the skates. The lady that helped me with the rental did not know what quad skates were. I had to literally say "the $1 ones" just to get them. Then she calls them "regular skates." What is regular about them? From what I've seen before, blades are probably more common. Anywho, I went to put them on, and they then announce the rules. One of them is "Don't lean on the rail because it's old and might break." Uh, beginners need the rail to start off. If you are concerned about it breaking, get a new rail. Then, right as I get done putting on my skates, I hear that the first skate is a backwards skate. The announcer says, "If you are not skating backwards, please exit the rink." How is that conductive for beginners? When normal skating begins, I get on the rink. Being a beginner, I fall before I get to turn 1. So, after the turn, I start holding onto the wall. Then, I see a faint sign that says "Please do not touch the wall." Again, not conductive to beginners. Also a reminder that it's dark. How was I supposed to see a white sign from anywhere but 18 inches away? After that, I decided to exit at turn 3 and turn in the skates, deciding not to die. So I untie them and tuck the laces into my shoes, like I have done several times at bowling alleys. I then go to turn them in and get my shoes back. Well, as I am doing that, I notice that some late arrivals are getting their skates. They are turning in tickets to the renters. I knew about the tickets. I just thought there was a raffle. So, when I get up there, I ask if they were supposed to collect them. He looks at me puzzled, and says "Yes." All in all, 2 stars may be a little generous. But again, that was my first time on skates, and it did not seem beginner friendly.

We visited this skating rink hoping for a fun family experience, but unfortunately, it turned out…read moreto be disappointing for beginners. The rink is suitable only for experienced skaters as they do not provide skating aids of any kind. We brought our kids, who are still learning. It wasn't worth anything. Another issue was that the rink surface had about 2 inches of water(on Dec 29th 2024),this made skating even more challenging and unsafe for novices. On a positive note, their staff were very helpful and attentive.

This is really fun to do during the holiday season or just on a cold winter night. It's $12 per…read moreperson. The last time I went, they have skates up to a size 13, which I wear a 15 shoe, and the 13 fit me. You get to skate with a variety of levels from beginner to expert. I even saw some experts fall. They play fun holiday music and take in the holiday lights. Afterward, you can dine at any one of many downtown Dublin restaurants or grab some cocoa at a local cafe. If this review helped you at all, please mark as helpful and follow me for more reviews around the world.

Had called a month before to book a party they only had couple time slots open one being 9am…read more Called the day before the party to confirm the time and to find out what time we could show up to set up for the party but when I showed up for my daughter 6th birthday party they said the reservation was for 9pm( reminder this is a party for 6 year olds) not for 9am even though I confirmed it the day before on the time and when to show up to set up. But this wasn't my main issue of course it play a big part but the issue was the lady working was probably one of the rudest people I have ever met just because of her alone I will never recommend anyone to go to this place or to ever spend another dime there again. There was zero reason for her to be so rude and disrespectful when all we was trying to figure out was what happen and why her party wasn't when it was confirmed to be at.

nice little quaint place went to a birthday party there. it was nice that the had little tube racks…read morefor the inexperienced and younger skaters to use so they didn't fall.

Have so many fond memories of this place, all nighters the 80-90s were the best thank you for so…read moremany great memories.

This is not a fancy roller rink by any stretch. It's in a building down by the river in the area of…read morethe fairgrounds. The building is old and you have to climb steps to get to the top, walk down a little corridor to the ticket booth. They have a nice size rink. You've got to pay for your skate rental (unless you bring your own) and of course the cost to skate. It's very inexpensive! They have some disco lights and generally the music is a mix of pop and country. I've hosted at least one birthday here and attended a couple of others. It's not expensive at all to buy a birthday package. They allow you to bring in your own food and drink and they also have a concession for snacks. They have at least one or two pool tables and some arcades. A great place to bring the kids for some old school fun.

This is a older skate rink. That's what makes it awesome. It's like stepping in to your child hood…read morein 1992. Nothing special going on here but 10 year Olds skating and a couple middle aged men trying to show off to there wife's. Pizza is ok for a place like this. Lots of staff to help your kids when they fall.

Went to Skate America in Grove City and don't ever plan on going back. Their parking lot is small,…read moregravel, and has many holes. This is a very small facility; I've never seen a smaller roller rink. There should have been a cap of how many people allowed in, because it made skating and just moving around inside so difficult. Everything looks at least 30-40 years old here, our booth was wobbly and unstable. The carpet was old and stained. It was very challenging to move around on the carpeted areas, but also the rink, due to the extreme number of people in the building. I felt like I was in a packed bar or club. I can't overstate that there were way too many people and children. The rink itself is painted concrete, which I've never seen before. It is somewhat uneven, you can feel the small rises and falls in the concrete, but it's not too severe. There were A LOT of children with the little PVC skate-aid things, but skating as an adult was made extremely challenging & nearly impossible because of this. The music they played was fun, and there was some interactions from the DJ, like a backwards skate only, and "all girls only skate," and then "all boys only skate," for a song each. I did like that there are ceiling fans over the rink, to cool you down. The ceiling felt really low, which I think made the whole place feel even smaller. The bathrooms were pretty clean and well stocked, but I didn't like that there were no hooks on the bathroom stall doors. They did let me bring my water bottle in, which I appreciated. There were lockers, but we didn't rent one. Overall, this place is probably fine if you're a kid, but terrible if your an adult skater looking to skate. Go to United Skates or America on Refugee instead!!

I had my daughters 6th birthday party at Skate Zone 71 and Miya was my attendant/server. She was…read moresuper accommodating to us. She provided a smile and was attentive. The party included a kids table set up with plates napkins and a table cloth some soda and pizza. The pepporoni pizza was pretty good for a skating rink. Miya did real well hosting especially since it seemed she was responsible for multiple party's on her own. We waited maybe an hour for pizza, allowing guests to skate a nice amount before eating. Miya also helped light the candles and hand out pieces of the cake. I would book another party here for sure.

Only not giving 5 stars because it's super pricey for a skating rink and is way more than I've ever…read morepaid at a rink. $13 admission and another $5 for a locker. More if you need skates (I didn't). Overall though this is definitely one of the coolest rinks I've ever skated at. Super sick layout and the music was good for the Sunday adult night. I'd love to come here again someday. Glad they don't let anyone under 18 come for the adult skate. Chill vibe.

What a great place for families or a date night or just a place to have fun!! Lancaster desperately…read moreneeded a place for skating. Super clean, fun, helpful staff, great prices! Looking for some childhood fun again or a place to take the kiddos? Get to Skates!!

From the owner: Skates is Lancaster, Ohio's best new roller-skating rink, event venue, and video arcade. Skates is…read morea classic roller rink made awesome with a host of modern twists. This roller rink is the host to weekly events, like 80's night and teens night, and it's the perfect place to host a birthday party or corporate gathering. Let loose and let the good times roll, literally. Come to skates and spend some quality time with friends, celebrate a special occasion with family, or have an out-of-the-box teambuilding event. Skating not your thing? No problem. Skates' state-of-the-art arcade will be sure to leave kids and adults alike happy as they redeem their tickets for super cool prizes. Swing by Skates today and experience everything it has to offer.