Piccadilly Palace Roller Rink, Union

Location: 181 Audrey Ln., Union, MO 63084

Website: https://piccadillypalace.com/

This rink offers arcade games, birthday parties, a concession stand, and of course, skating! It used to be called Nothing Fancy but it was bought out in 2023. It's very large and clean. They are in the process of adding a new indoor mini golf next door too! 

They have traditional roller skates and also inline skates, but they do cost $2 more.

Lots of tables and arcade games line the wall all the way down. They do have walkers to assist young skaters.

I was surprised at the menu, it has a lot more variety than other rinks. 

My daughter was invited to a skating party when she was 5 and I honestly think that is too young to be skating. Most of the kids couldn't get the hang of it and were crying and frustrated. Many were also falling and hurting themselves. As a result, I tagged this as a school-aged activity. Once they're old enough, it is a fun and inexpensive activity.

Rollercade Skating Rink, South County

Location: 11703 Baptist Church Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128      314-842-3845

Website: http://rollercadeskating.com/

Roller skating is so fun and reminds me of my youth. I went with my mom's club friends a few years ago and my legs were on FIRE. No idea how I skated all night as a kid! I brought my daughter here for a birthday party and I think 5 years old is kind of on the young side for this activity. I think this is best suited for grade schoolers. My son fell after 5 minutes out there and we were scared he broke his wrist but thankfully he did not.

Their hours change seasonally but usually, they are open Tuesdays 7-9pm, Wednesdays 7-9pm, Friday 7-10:30pm, Saturdays 2-4, and 7-10, and Sundays 2-4, and 4:30 - 6:30.

One thing to remember is that they take CASH ONLY.

They have some concessions and the prices are reasonable.

The music was great and my daughter had fun here. The skates are rather old but they will exchange if you have any issues.

Great Skate, St. Peters

Location: 130 Boone Hills Dr., St. Peters, MO 63376             636-441-2530

Website: http://greatskaterocks.com/

Great Skate is a great roller rink. They have roller derby, the offer lessons, they host parties, fundraisers, and they have open skate. It costs $6 per child and $3 skate rental. Non skating adults don't have to pay and they have free wifi and a cafe. The place is pretty small and it's easy to see everyone. They have a small arcade and prizes for tickets. My son likes the trainers they have that help him skate. They have different sizes and they're $3 to rent. They have a DJ and kids can request songs to be played on a sheet of paper. My kids loved requesting songs and hearing them get played!

Great Skate has been around for 30 years but the place doesn't feel as old and run down as Ron's Roller World (Rollercade).  Roller Skating was difficult for my preschooler so I suggest grade school kids and up for this activity.