We came for a bday party where we spent on roller skating but there's a huge gaming/play area as…read morewell. Because skating was included in the party, I don't know the pricing. However, the skating aids (the little rolling walker-type creations) were $7 a piece to rent for the evening. The women's bathroom was very clean. Interestingly, the sinks, mirrors, and hand dryers are outside of the restrooms. Inside is only the stalls. This creates a nice flow of traffic and avoids any traffic jams inside the restrooms. That said, all the preteens and teenagers had to do their primping outside the restrooms and fully visible to everyone inside the skating area. While the party included pizza and drinks, many of us bought food items from the concessions area before the food came out. The food was a bit slow coming out but everything was good and the fries were top notch! I'd definitely come back just for the arcade or just for skating. It seems that doing both would be a much larger time commitment, and enough to fill a major block in the day if you wanted.

I am writing to express my disappointment regarding an experience I recently had during Wednesday…read moreadult skate night. I have been coming to this skating rink since I was a child and have consistently attended adult skate night for over a year, which is why this experience was especially upsetting to me. The first issue occurred at the snack counter around 11:49 PM. I politely asked for a cup of ice water and was told the stand was closed, even though the posted closing time was 12:00 AM. Less than five minutes later, I witnessed another customer being helped at the same counter. When I calmly asked why I had been denied service while another customer was assisted, I felt the response I received was dismissive and unprofessional. The second incident occurred on May 6th and involved my skate stoppers. One of my stoppers accidentally fell off before I could fully attach it, and I was trying to figure out a solution while also asking staff whether anyone had found the missing piece. I explained the situation respectfully and made it clear that I was not intentionally breaking the rules. However, I felt I was spoken to sarcastically and treated unfairly by a manager during the interaction. When I attempted to remove myself from the situation and seek help from another employee, I felt further confronted rather than assisted. The interaction escalated unnecessarily, and I was ultimately asked to leave and denied a refund despite trying to calmly explain my situation. I completely understand the importance of enforcing rules and maintaining safety. However, I believe all customers should be treated with fairness, professionalism, and respect. As a long-time customer who regularly supports adult skate night, I left feeling embarrassed, disrespected, and disappointed by how the situation was handled. I hope this feedback is taken seriously and used as an opportunity to improve customer service experiences moving forward -De'Aira

Jimmy's Rollerdrome is a great family place to take your kids. They have matinee on some days and…read moreall weekends, and they have nighttime skating all weekends, including special events, special occasions, special holidays and they have a great New Year's Eve party. It's a safe place and admission is very low. Skating rental is only a couple of dollars. You can also bring your own skates. They sell a great variety of skate -ware. The people that run it are always nice and very friendly.

Jimmie is such a great place to go to if you want to have a fun time with friends, family and…read moreanyone!!! And there a so many fun events that happen. I just love Jimmies!

This was a cool way to burn off some of that post-Thanksgiving energy and calories. It was $30 for…read moretwo people including skate rental and unlimited skate for the available time period. We did not need 4 hours since we had little children with us that were a bit tired after 1 hour of skating. It was nice that they have little plastic carts that can go on the ice to help the littles keep their balance and not fall all the time. To be honest, there were several adults using them too because ice skating isn't that easy for some beginners. One thing that was different was that there was a group of people with disabilities on mobility assist sled/skates zooming around on the ice and that was cool to see. Again, this was a nice place to burn energy after thanksgiving and just have fun like a kid. They also have video games and a food/concession area if you get the munchies or need to do something other than skate. You also don't have to pay if you're not skating so our family members were able to come out in the arena and take photos. The other thing is it's super cold in the skating arena. I've been to other arenas and it's not been that cold but I could actually feel the cold through the skates. So basically, layer up so you can skate for longer.

It's a very supportive community and is very welcoming to new skaters.The rink has private ice time…read moreif you sign in with the club

This is really fun for what it is, an old school roller rink in pretty much every sense. What does…read morethis mean? Prices are decent for entry, skate rental, and snacks. Said snacks are very mid in quality (eg basically Tostinos pizza). Arcade is basically a rip off as befits the mood. Really crowded at peak times but almost empty at others. We've found the music to be not the best and they don't seem responsive to the crowd. This sounds like a lot of complaints but my kids love it and it makes me happy to see them with friends having fun without electronics. It's a lot cheaper than other options.

You cant skate backwards so if that's something you enjoy doing go to beechmont or something.read more

What a special rink! It's a community space so the pricing is low and the skate rentals are…read moreincluded! Great practice spot with open skate hours M-F 12-2pm & 5-7pm. Also available for private events for $50/hr - contact Rick at the center to schedule. Also follow Skate Downtown Cincy for free djd programming including yoga for skaters and brunch bites at the monthly Wake N Skate. 3CDC has been contracted to rebuild this space and has made plans in the past that do not include the rink. We have made our voice heard to keep a rink! Keep showing up and voicing how valuable this rink is to the city! It's a hidden GEM spread the word!

I've been coming to this skating rink for years, and I can honestly say this year has been the best…read moreexperience yet. Since the new owners took over, you can really tell how much pride and care they've put into making this a fun, welcoming place for everyone. There is always something going on -- definitely check the event calendar. We've attended Taylor Swift Night, Minion Night, Santa Claus Night, and even just a regular Saturday skate, and every time the vibe has been great. The energy feels fresh, organized, and family-friendly, and you can tell a lot of thought goes into the events they plan. They also do fun drawings and giveaways, which makes the nights even more exciting. We've entered a few times and have actually won -- my daughter won a Taylor Swift album and magazine on our last visit, which absolutely made her night. I know this place used to have mixed reviews in the past, but it truly feels like a whole new chapter. If you haven't been in a while, I highly recommend giving it another try. Our family looks forward to coming back again and again.

What a mess of a place. Could really use a deep clean. If it smells the way it does the carpets and…read moreprobably skates need to be cleaned better

Manager stands out front so you do not bring drinks in. Yet, place didn't have concessions for…read moreyears when I have come. Yet, he was having Arby's at his desk. Go some place else.

This place was weird the pictures looked great but it looked broke down inside. I was here four a…read morefutsal tournament. At the start it looked beat up until we got to the gym. There was one field that had a stand that was like bigger than a high school football one. The stand with the food was good. The hockey thing looked cool we lost the tournament though.

The owner (around 80 years old) was cordial, skate rental shoes are sturdy, skate floor is perfect…read morefor skating; however, the building is falling apart and is on the disgusting side. Place needs flooring, ceiling, plumbing, paint, and restrooms replaced. Doors on stalls don't lock and sitting on the toilets your knees bang the stall door.

Hoover skate arena is what I lovingly call my home rink. The original owner still runs the…read morebuilding. When you walk inside you're taken back in time. It's dusty and dingy, no air conditioning, no snack bar, no locker rental. The music is as old school as it gets and the floor is a wonderfully small rotunda floor that is wood and no epoxy coating. Cash only

First, the bad: As a recreation center for adults, it's not…read moregreat. The fitness room is small and contains a handful of weights, ellipticals, treadmills and bikes that have seen better days. If you're looking for a replacement for your Urban Fitness membership, look elsewhere. But... The good: First, THEY HAVE AN AMAZING ROLLERSKATING RINK. Seriously, this thing is so 70s, but in a cool retro way (not in an outdated way) - I'm talking a disco ball, primary colors and everything. It's totally underutilized - they have tons of adult skates and a projector to throw videos on the blank wall in the rink...you could really pull together an awesome event in the space. Secondly, adult memberships are crazy cheap. Adult memberships are only $25 for a whole year and apply to all 26 Cincinnati Rec Centers and most city pools. Plus, all the money directly benefits the greater OTR community. I mean, as a community resource, it's invaluable. They provide a safe environment for kids in the neighborhood - they offer a drop-in after school program, field trips, a game room and extracurricular classes for kids ages 5-18. The thing is, even if you don't have a particular interest in using the resources, buying a membership sends a clear message that you support that these recreation opportunities remain strong and viable in as many places as possible. On the other hand, if memberships go down, it sends a message to the city and the City Council that their services are not valued and therefore puts the center's budget higher up on the chopping block.

Who knew there was a rollerskating rink in the middle of OTR? Here I thought those only existed in…read morethe 'burbs! Even more impressive, the skating rink here is in much better condition than the more notable places in the area. The skates are made from plastic and come in bright neon colors. Elsewhere you're stuck with dingy suede skates. During Final Fridays, the rec center opens its doors to all adults for three hours of roller skating for only $2.00, which includes skate rental. http://www.yelp.com/biz/otr-skate-cincinnati Tired of skating? Just head out to the lounge for some pool or ping pong. There are rooms with couches and televisions, as well as your traditional gym equipment. Membership to the OTR Rec Center is $25.00 a year, and applies to all 26 Rec Centers in Cincinnati, as well as the city pools. The money goes right back into the OTR community, which keeps the rec center open to provide after-school opportunities to youth. The OTR Rec Center is tucked away on Republic Street, which is near Findlay Market's Race Street entrance. If you're looking for a great place to stay active, or more so, to rollerskate, OTR Rec Center has you covered!