The Rockin’ Roller Rink has made an appearance on the St. Pete Pier for all in the area to enjoy! I work at the end of the pier and every day I walk past the rink during my commute. Watching the people having all that fun makes me a teeny tiny bit jealous as I clock into my long shifts. Walking past it three times in one week made me want to look further into it and make time in my schedule to go. I have not gone yet, but I plan on going soon and am so excited to try it out. I love roller skating, and seeing this pop-up has definitely interested me.
The roller rink is available on the pier from March 11 to April 9. This is the first time ever that the pier has had a roller rink on it. The rink is only a 20-minute walk from the St. Petersburg campus and will not break the bank. For 75 minutes of skating fun, prices range from $13-$20 per person. This cost includes roller skates, which is a great deal in comparison to roller skating at a traditional rink where skates would be an extra fee on top of purchasing a ticket. If you’re looking for a cheaper rate “Cheapskate” times are Monday to Friday before 2 pm and flaunt a $13 ticket price. Weekend pricing is more expensive, especially after 6 pm, with a ticket price of $17. Tickets are available for purchase on their website, which is linked above. It is strongly encouraged to purchase a ticket ahead of the desired time you wish to go because some of the more favorable times fill up quite fast and walk-up availability is not guaranteed. As a precaution, buy your tickets before going so you can have fun on skates without worrying about securing a spot.
There are different themes for the rink depending on the day. Some days it is only from 6-10 pm, but others it is all day. Previous nights have hosted themes such as glow night, Tik Tok Tuesday, Tropical Skate, and even a pajama party. There is a schedule posted on the Rockin’ Roller Rink website from now until April 9.