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Aurora Roller Skate Center
Category: Active Life Skating Rinks Skating Rinks [Edit]
34W113 Montgomery RdAurora, IL 60504
(630) 898-5830
- Hours:
Mon 7 pm - 8 pm
Mon 8 pm - 11 pm
Wed 10 am - 1 pm
Thu 10 am - 2 pm
Thu 5 pm - 8 pm
Fri-Sat 7:30 pm - 11 pm
Sat 12 pm - 1 pm
Sat-Sun 1 pm - 4 pm
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
5 reviews for Aurora Roller Skate Center
5 reviews in English
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Review from Robyn W.
Naperville, IL
9/11/2010
This place brings me back to my teenage years!
We took the kids roller skating for the first time today and had a blast. The kid's skate lessons were very reasonably priced, and the teachers were patient and helpful. We stayed for skating afterwards (included in the price of the lesson), and I was amazed at how much my boys improved in just a few hours.
The snack bar is reasonably priced ($1 for a small soda, $2.50 for nachos or a slice of pizza), and it's clean and family-friendly.
You can bet we'll be back! -
Review from Rachel J.
6/12/2010
Upon entering the building, we were informed of the new policy. They don't give change. This "policy" was canceled about 1 minute into our conversation when I was handed fresh crispy dollar bills.
The staff has personality! What the?? Really?
The owner is a great man with a real love for his business and skating. He takes very good care of his customers, both new and old. The rink is extremely nice to skate on, and the rest of the place is very "standard issue skating rink."
EXCEPT
They have an impressive Hammond organ, that is played live on Monday nights. Oh, and the gentleman that plays for the skate center also plays the organ for the blackhawks.
Take the ride out. Do's it!!!!! -
Review from Ericka A.
6/13/2010
This is a fun little place. It is very family oriented, so there are a lot of small children running a little wild, but they manage to stay out from underfoot for the most part. They are just having fun and not purposefully trying to get in the way, unlike some skating rinks I've been too.
The man who runs it is such a sweetheart. He jokes around and is so friendly. He talked with us for a good twenty minutes about skates. His prices aren't jacked up to the roof. I like an honest man.
The rink itself is quite nice. It is in better shape than some older places. I wouldn't say it is the smoothest, but that could have been because the rental skates were definitely on the lower end. I come to expect that from rentals. They do the job, but if you are at all serious about skating (even just for fun), you are better off to invest that money in a pair of your own.Listed in: Ms. New Booty, Keep Rollin' Rollin' Rollin'…
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Review from Rick G.
Aurora, IL
6/22/2010
This place is really great. My daughter recently started taking lessons on Saturdays. The price is very reasonable. Plus, once she takes the lesson, she can skate for the rest of the day for no additional fees. She now heads over there about 4 times a week. The staff is friendly and the instructors are very good with all of the kids. The floor looks like it is in very good condition and the rest of the place appears neat and tidy.
They have a nice little snack bar and they can host birthday parties and other events as well.
For a day of good exercise and inexpensive entertainment, this is a great choice. It's great to get my daughter away from her laptop or the TV for a few hours. It's great for families as well. Great choice that is, for us, close to home.
Update: My daughter has been skating here for almost a year now. I've purchased two pairs of roller skates for her. Both pairs from here. You will have a hard time beating his prices. Even etail places are much higher priced. Plus Dan takes the time to explain the equipment you are buying. Even if you have to skate somewhere else closer to home, it's worth the trip to get skates at ASC. -
Review from Ellen M.
9/25/2005
My husband has skated here since he was a little kid, so you know it's been around since the Cenozoic age. We went for the first time yesterday, and wow, what a cosmic 70s experience. Quad skates and Michael Jackson music - they throw in a little Scissor Sisters too, I think. Speed and inline skates are also available. They've got a great new floor, and the people are quite a bit less surly than most skating rink personnel. Dan is a riot!
They also give classes for kids and adults. Also, you can throw a birthday party here!
Specialties
Roller skating in nearly all its forms is available at the Aurora Skate Center. Public skating, fitness session, Homeschool session, Family Night PizzaFest, Fresh Fridays, Slammin' Saturdays, School and Church parties, birthday parties, Organ/dance session with the organist who also plays for the Chicago Blackhawks, a great speed team and figure skating club, women's roller derby, special needs programs, and much more!
History
Established in 1955
Originally called Parkview Roller Rink, the Aurora Skate Center has been family owned since its beginning.
Meet the Business Owner: Daniel W.
Owned rink since 2003, 25 years as a figure coach, former National Director of Evelyn Wood Reading Dynamics, owned a health food store complex and registered school from 1973-81, BA & MEd from U. of Miami.
