Springfield's Famous Skating Rink is an 80s Blast From the Past
Skateland South is a fantastic way to exercise and have fun at the same time. At Skateland South, there are a lot of affordable, entertaining things to do and something for everyone. Skateland is a fan favorite in Springfield and a great way to make memories with your friends and family.
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If you love skating or want to get into it, Skateland South is the place for you. The big, open skating rink provides a perfect place to skate. You can speed skate, have a nice chill skate, play skating games, or do whatever you want to do on skates. Don’t have skates? No problem! You can rent a variety of quality skates here at Skateland. If you really want to have a good time, come in during one of the unique skating events like hoverboard night or adult skate.
Want to get into skating but don’t know how? Come down to Skateland South for lessons for all ages. Skateland offers beginner lessons in a 4-week format. The first class is on the first Friday of each month, 6:30-6:50 pm. These are group lessons for any age, and are offered from October - April.. There are no lessons from May - September. Lessons are $60 per person, and you can even add your very own pair of roller skates. Junior sizes are $30 and size 4 and up are $60. To make an appointment, ask questions, or for more information call or text 217-546-4543, or email megan@skatelandsouth.com.
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Tired from a long day of skating? You can enjoy a variety of top-notch arcade games and win prizes. The arcade is affordable and there are great prizes available. Grab some friends, skate around for an hour, head over to the snack bar, and grab some nachos, fresh, made-to-order pizza, a salted sweet dough pretzel, or some funnel cake fries, and then head to the arcade. See how many tickets you can collect. Turn those tickets in and win awesome prizes.
Do you know what would make skating and the arcade even better? Doing it with your friends. Have an exclusive private party or host a birthday party at Skateland. Hosting parties is what Skateland does best. They make it their goal to make sure you have an exciting, memorable birthday party. Come to Skateland and they will make sure your birthday is unforgettable.
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Purchase skates, scooters, and skate parts all at skateland’s skate shop. For adults, they carry an in-stock selection of Crazy Skates Zoom, Retro, and Rockets. Skates come in black, black/red, and pink/purple. Rockets are $74.99 and are available in sizes 5-11. Zoom Skates are $99 and are available in sizes 6-13. The Retros are $99.99 and are available in sizes 5-12. For kids, the Rocket Jr. skates are $64.99 and are in sizes 10j-3. Don’t need skates, the Crazy Skate Joey Glo Scooters are new to Skateland and available for $69.99. They come with light-up wheels and protective gear. Scooters come in Pink, Purple, Blue, and Black.
Skateland offers a safe, clean environment for your family to have fun. Roll into Skateland South and have a day full of exciting skating and tasty food. Then when you're done, come and enjoy the arcade and win awesome prizes. Come on down for an unforgettable day of fun at 1500 Recreation Drive, Springfield IL, 62711.
Author: Hunter Bilbrey
March 6, 2023