Roller King Skating & Blading

Terrific family fun! Friendly staff, good seating for watching the kids, clean, and reasonable snack bar prices. We took a few kids for a birthday celebration. We were very happy with our experience, we will definitely be back again! Happy to support a good, wholesome family owned business!

Coming here on a Saturday when it was raining meant it was super crowded. There was about five birthdays going on, and the rink was full. I had the children I babysit with me, they are 8 and 13 and this was their first time going so they were inexperienced. They had these racks on wheels to help the children skate but they are not free! You have to pay by the hour ! Ice skating has Large buckets for free for the children to use to help steady them. The rink was chaos, way too many people! I would have to CONSTANTLY jump out of the way every time a kid fell or ran into me which made the skating stressful instead of being fun. The 13 year old did not like it and now never wants to skate ever again :(The staff was friendly and helped us when the kids fell. They brought us ice. Very good staff! Although one other thing I didn’t like was the fact that I was trying to get water to the 13 year old, a preteen girl knocked into me, making me nearly knock the drink all over myself. I waited for her to apologize but she just stared and shrugged it off. RUDE! The kids I babysit always say excuse me, pardon me, if they knock into someone. No kids in the rink said Excuse me, pardon me, sorry, on your left, or on your right to be polite, or to warn us. Just a bad experience all around but the rink itself is decent, and my 8 year old had fun !

I love this place! My daughter loves coming here! We had her birthday party here and it was awesome. Brings back memories when I was kid skating here

This place is awesome for birthday parties! I had my twins parties here they loved it they always wanna go back! But one thing I realized was the pizza, it was so dang good! I asked where they get it from and they said village pizzeria and grill on auburn Blvd. and I went there to check it out and they sell 28 inch huge pizzas and it is completely amazing!!! If you go there head to village pizza and they will give you a 10% discount absolutely amazing!

It brings back memories coming here. My daughters school does fundraising here, so we always come.
Fundraising, which is not every night, it was set through our schools Parent Teacher Club for this pokparticular night, starts at 6 p.m. and goes until 8 p.m.
It was $ 6 to roller skate and I think $ 8 to borrow roller blades… I might be wrong. It’s been a while since I’ve roller bladed.
They stamp your hand in the way in and then you go through the doors. First, you approach the skates. Get your size. My daughter is still working on her skating skills, so they do tighten the roller skates. (I don’t remember that as a kid, we just skated!)
It doesn’t seem like anything inside has been updated in 20+ years. The carpet still looks the same. The set up is the same. DJ booth still in the same spot. Same material covering the walls that you skate along.
Looks very clean! As much as it looks the same for all these years, it’s been kept up.
This place does need a serious update. The people that work here need to brighten up as well. No one smiles unless the employees are talking to each other.
My daughter has a great time when she comes, but to be honest, I’m miserable watching the people who work here looking like they hate it.

Had a great time skating with a bunch of crazy adults this past weekend. Love that it was not too crowded and the music was good, though more disco would have been fun since it was Saturday night. I took a hard fall and was immediately helped by staff, and given ice, etc.
BTW, as an avid ice cruncher, their crushed ice was AWESOME.

After paying for rental of and returning a skate assist I was accused of stealing it by the woman I turned it in to and gave me my refund 5 min prior. She followed me around yelling at me while making false accusations. They should hire people of higher education. Once I pointed out that it was behind the counter she gave me a very rude response. Don’t think we will be back.

We love Roller King and how the floor has an open side so we can sit and watch the kids. The employee’s are always friendly and helpful when we need to switch out the skates or need the wheels adjusted for our kids. We like how there is no wall blocking you from watching. I do think it would be a good idea if the bathrooms had a railing along the wall, so the little ones have something to hold onto. My daughter fell pretty hard and I think it could have been prevented if there was a railing for her to hold on to.

Rollllller King, oh how my family hearts you! After a *terrible* experience at another local roller rink we were very hesitant to attend a FundRaiser event my children’s school was having at Roller King… but we checked it out… and are so glad we did! The beginners skate lessons are fantastic! Splitting the kids up into THREE stages is great. The admission prices, and food court prices are very fair! The premise is clean and orderly, the staff is friendly and attentive. The owner is super helpful and kind. The only «con» is the music choices… oh boy, do I loathe listening to countless tracks of tween girls «singing» along to some crap lyrics. But, I gues that is the music popular with the younger skaters who make up the majority of skaters.

Went to this place for my daughter’s Freind birthday party. It was a very family freindly place and I am planning on going back there again soon.

I am new to skating and found Roller King to be a great environment to learn and meet some great people. The staff is friendly and the rink is clean. David, the owner was extremely helpful in helping my sister and I choose a pair of skates to purchase.

Visiting my mom in Sacramento, so my fiancé and I decided to haul our skates out here. We’re from the Bay Area and unfortunately, there is only one roller rink still open near us (and it’s 45 minutes away) — so we were really happy when we saw that there were still several open in Sacramento. (You guys are so lucky! I’m so envious!)
Went Saturday night for public night skating.
Parking: Medium-​sized lot so we found a spot within seconds.
Cost: $ 8 flat admission on Saturday evening which includes quad skate rental fee. It’s still the same admission price even if you bring your own skates. However, check the calendar for pricing because It varies per day and time.
Lockers: The lockers are located near the roller skate rental window and are 50 cents to use. Also near the lockers are the restrooms, water fountain, and a shared sink.
Rentals: I didn’t rent, but the skates were in excellent condition. They looked a lot newer than other rental skates I’ve seen. Super nice!
Seating: There are plenty of seats and tables so it’s no problem finding a place to rest after roll-​bouncing to Vanilla Ice.
Layout: Really nice spacious rink with barriers encircling half of it. The other half has no wall and instead there is a section with tables and benches. I noticed this was the area where people were getting in small accidents (myself included).
Music: Since it was Saturday night, it was a mix of 70s, 80s, and 90s. I heard some top 40 in the mix as well. I was hoping for a bit more disco though.
Food: Prices at the snack bar are really fair. I was pretty surprised because I’m used to being price-​gouged at other roller rinks.
Arcade: A few arcade games here and there. All seem to be in working condition.
Games: I’m not sure if it was a special night or not, but there was a game of red-​light green light and «4-​corners (like musical chairs but with a large dice instead)» where there was a prize given to the winners. This was fun to watch!
TL;DR: This place is great! Really nice atmosphere and great service. I’ll be sure to visit this place everytime I visit the area.

This place brings back memories of going to the skating rink in my hometown. Had lots of fun, just wish I wasn’t so rusty on the skates. I almost bit the dust several times!
Here is what I liked about it:
–Coupons available on their website for half-​off admission
–Only $ 1 extra charge for roller blades
–Super cheap prices at the snack bar; you can get a pitcher of soda for $ 5 as opposed to paying $ 2 for a small soda
–Great music
I’ll be going back!

Thank you to our hostess Scottie for making my daughter’s bday party awesome! She was so attentive, accommodating and just plain ON IT! She rocked!!! Because of her service we’d have another party there! Thanks again :)

Headline is, «Roller King is a Family Friendly Roller Rink.»
My daughter’s friends have had birthday parties at Roller King twice in the last few months. As a parent, I’m concerned with several things.
Safety — The facility was in good repair. The skates were in good repair. The carpeted areas were reasonably padded.
Bullies — I did not see any issue with bigger kids bullying little kids. To the contrary, I saw several cases of older kids or more advanced skaters, offering to help the inexperienced.
Cleanliness — The facility was clean. The food preparation area was clean (prices were reasonable). There were waste cans around. The carpet was picked up.
Parking — Easy parking, private lot.
Staff — the staff was friendly and service was prompt.
My daughter can now skate well enough to enjoy the activity. We’ll be back next weekend to enjoy skating at Roller King.

I took my daughter and about 10 friends to Roller King for her 12^th birthday yesterday. The entire experience was outstanding. David welcomed us at the front window, taking the time to answer my questions, explaining how everything worked, and reviewing the charges with me. He was noticeably friendly and informative.
The skates were all in good repair and the environment was clean. Throughout our 3+ hours there I was incredibly impressed by the attentiveness and professionalism of the staff. I wish I knew each of their names so that I could mention them all here. I do know that Scotty was our party’s host. She was warm and and engaging with me and the kids.
I spent some time skating with my younger daughter (8 years old). Several times we would sit out together while she rested or recovered from a hard fall or two. I was so impressed by the friendly young staff members who would stop by to check on us. Each of them showed genuine concern for my daughter both physically and emotionally. Twice they offered to bring ice (and promptly did) and several times they offered words of encouragement, sharing stories of how they learned to skate or the last time they took a fall. By the end of our time there, my 8 year old was skating around the rink solo – and I really have the staff to thank for that. Their encouragement and attentiveness made all the difference for her.
Scotty was absolutely fantastic with the party group. The kids loved her and she was great at communicating with me throughout the afternoon. We had pizza, drinks, and ice cream from the rink and brought in doughnuts for the «cake.» Contrary to other reviews I’ve read on here, we had absolutely no problems with the entire process. (Plus, the laser lights in the party room were awesome!)
We happened to be there until closing time and it was interesting to watch the staff work together to clean up. They worked together as a team and it was very evident that they each take great pride in providing a clean, safe environment for families to enjoy the rink.
Before getting there, I was nervous about the party (my wife was out of town so I was flying solo) but the staff really made it great. All in all it was a great experience and I would highly recommend Rollerking for your birthday party needs.
Thinking back on the experience, one thing is clear — — Roller King is very well run. It looks to be an organization that has great leadership and a healthy professional culture/​work environment where everyone individually takes pride in meeting common goals. From the management to the staff, I was incredibly impressed by the attentiveness, friendly nature, and professionalism I experienced.
Great job. We will definitely be back. :)

Nice clean place, friendly staff. wish it was closer to my hood.

This review rating is for Saturday morning lessons. This is a tough review. Depending on what time of day you go, it will totally change the environment.
First, let me start off by saying I’m determined that out of all the sports to try, my child and I are going to get good at roller skating. It’s one of the few physical activities that is indoors, doesn’t require the participant to be in a team sport but you can still enjoy it with other people, and there’s always fun music involved!
However, not all times are good for beginners. I’m sure the reverse is true if your really good at it. But my experience has been it can be frustrating and dangerous being in the rink with some not so courteous skaters. I’ve been nearly crashed into by teenagers and young adults that treat it like a speed racing sport.
Which brings me to the research I’ve done. I have meticulously studied the roller skating hours and times at two locations so that I could know when exactly is a good time to come visit with my 7 year old son. I can tell you the best, okay, and worst times to go. Let’s start with the not so great and work our way up.
Not for the faint hearted!- Time: Evenings (around 6 pm-​on towards midnight) Place: The Rink. Why? A lot of teenagers enjoy their late evening specials. If you’re just getting started, you will find its not the best time to start learning. Lots of people, and lots of speed skaters going by. I don’t recommend it.
Better, but still not feeling it!- Time: Afternoons (around 1 – 4 pm) Place: The Roller King. Why? Omg, this place gets so packed with birthday parties. Some reserve special rooms. Others just use the tables. For beginners, its a little better. But there’s just not a lot of room to skate without feeling like you’re going to run into someone else no matter how careful you are. It’s a super popular time of day to be there. There isn’t a lot of elbow room on or off the skating floor. It’s really difficult finding a place to eat a snack or change your shoes that isn’t occupied by a birthday party. We did our best, but I was exhausted by the time we left.
Great, we found some lessons, but its not what I was expecting!- Time: Sat mornings. Location: The Rink. Why? Two different sections. Advanced and Beginner. The instructor for the beginner lessons looks like an old war time vet. He’s not super friendly, and can be a bit intimidating in his approach. My son and I were just not feeling it. It was a lot less busy because only 8 yrs old and under or Adults only. But it felt a little too quiet. I was feeling out of place being there so early in the day.
Now, we’re talking! I’m ready to learn!- Time: Sat mornings Location: The Roller King Why? Super nice instructor. Three different sections. With even more possibility of advanced classes at 11:30 am. Yes, it’s busy but still a lot less crowded than the afternoon pm sessions. You basically get two hours of fun with 30 min of instruction @ $ 8. It’s a little more expensive compared to the Rink ($ 5 Sat morning Zoo), but the difference in quality of instruction is night and day. They play fun games throughout our lesson and during open session time. 9:30 — 11:30 am. It helps to not be so crowded because of its age limitations of 12 and under or Adults only. I’m loving it!!! We’ll definitely be back again. Finally! I think we have a shot at learning some good skills and have some breathing room.
For adults, if you’re interested in learning the basics but don’t want to be taking lessons with children there’s another option. There’s a beginners class offered at a different rink that is not listed as open to the public. You can try out to be on the Roller Derby team (or become a Ref eventually) after taking that course. You don’t have to know anything to start. Check out Sac City Rollers website if that’s sounds of interest to you. I’ve heard good things about that program. But since I’m planning on only skating with my kid I decided to go this route.

My company rented out Roller King for 2 hours to host a holiday party. What a blast!
Roller King was very accomodating to our group. When I arrived, they knew we were coming (sad to say this has not happened with other coordinated events in the are). I was buzzed into skate room, and went to get my skates. A few notes about skates: they can tighten the wheels to help beginners, and they do have roller blades available, but they cost an extra $ 3.
Before most of our party arrived, the DJ asked what kind of music we wanted to be played. Since it was a family friendly event, our only guideline was «radio edit.» I know a few people put in requests, and there were some throwbacks– thriller & pour some sugar on me…
They helped us coordinate food — pizza and pitchers of soda. I liked that they taped labels on the sodas, so you knew what you were drinking. I was expecting cardboard pizza, but it was pretty good. Reminded me of Costco. It fueled my skating, that’s for sure.
I haven’t roller skated since probably the 7^th grade, so I was apprehensive to say the least. But then I said to myself «Why not get the (free) activity and try something new?» I spent most of our event on the floor– about an hour and a half total. Even 2 days later, I’m still sore! Cardio does NOT prepare you for the muscles needed to roller skate!
The facility itself seemed clean and well maintained. And spacious! There are several party rooms, and benches/​tables throughout the establishment. There are lockers available for rent, and several game machines.
Minus one star because the bathroom was closed while our party was ending. I assume that means they keep their restrooms clean, but I had a REALLY long drive home. Also, their sinks are located outside of the restrooms, so you can wash your hands w/​o having to go inside.
Thank you, Roller King, for making our party memorable!

Can I just say 1970!!! OH YEAH BABY! I went to Roller King with my
sister and her kids. I haven’t been roller skating since I
was 9yrs old. Not sure when this place was last renovated,
cause I swear it is a flash back from the 70’s. I’ve never seen so
much carpet. My sister and nephew didn’t skate as much. My
niece joined me. She’s an ice skater, it took her awhile to get used to skating on roller wheels as it was for me but once we got it, we had fun. I
had a blast. :)