I took adult ice skating lessons here, and it was a good experience. The instructors are…read moreknowledgeable and helpful. I also come here for public skate sessions sometimes. It can get really crowded with kids though, which makes it hard to skate around since they can be unpredictable. I prefer the adults-only sessions. The prices have gone up over the years, but overall, it's not too expensive. The rental skates aren't great, which is why I ended up buying my own. I actually purchased them from their shop because their skates go on sale pretty often. Overall, I think it's a solid place to enjoy ice skating all year round.

Just tried this rink this winter but a number of times. They have a big rink and i like that it has…read morehigh ceiling and feels open. It can be slightly crowded during peak times and days. Afternoons are definitely crowded up to 8pm. But we tried the 8pm - 10pm and you have a lot of space. They have a good number of skates to rent. Mostly the basic gray ones. They have a lot of benches to sit down. They also have available lockers to rent. The bathrooms are decent. They also have the store in the building which offer services too, which is convenient. They also have vending machines and a food bar at the second floor. Parking can be a challenge before another shift ends. But after they leave, it's enough for the next batch.

I came here at around 1:30pm on Saturday and there weren't that many people on the ice yet. We…read morebought tickets ($21) online using the QR codes plastered around the outside and the workers let us in. Skates only come in whole sizes to make sure to size down to make them a little more snug. The ice itself wasn't that bad yet, but there were puddles forming from the sun. Some holes were also starting to form too on the ice. By the time 2:30pm hit, the ice was starting to become crowded on the outer circle. At least the inner circle was still relatively empty. Overall an ok experience for an outdoor rink.

We were at Christmas at the park. We saw this place and decided to try ice skating. You can only…read morebuy tickets online it's $21 for an hour and a half. The price comes with the skates included. It's very hard to ice skate but with practice it definitely gets easier. You can rent a little thing for kids that help you stand up. If you have never tried ice skate it's definitely worth trying.

Very cute! Good place to get started if you're unfamiliar with rollerskating. There were live music…read moreand bubble machines too! Also food trucks if you get hungry, though there's plenty of restaurants around also The venue is a bit small though, so you can only do small laps. Might not be as fun if you already know how to roller skate.

Found Unzipped gardens through a Tiktok post, made the 2-hour drive to surprise someone for their…read morebirthday. Suprise was, it started to rain when we parked, which is kind of a bad thing when you are trying to roller skate outdoors. Unzipped gardens employees suggested we grab a bite and come back as the forecast said the rain would clear up, and it did! We were able to get our skates and enjoyed an hour of skating. DJ, bubbles, light up skates, & a few beers = a great night. Customer service was great, would recommend!

This rink is wonderful, however it is always locked and become a waste of space. They need to open…read moreit to the public for use, otherwise it's just worthless

I am a *huge* fan of this rink but it's an absolute shame that it is locked and unused 99% of the…read moretime. This rink should be open and free to the community; not requiring special reservations or contracts for rental.

Skate Escape is located inside the mall, right next to a small video game arcade. I was informed by…read morestaff that a "skating with love" community event was happening. There was no charge to skate, though the skating pass price of $12 posted online is not bad, especially without the $3 skate rental cost (since I have my own rollerblades). This place is quite simple. A small shoe cubbies storage unit against the wall, a few seats and tables outside the rink, a restroom in the back, socks and snacks (water, chips, gatorade) sold behind the counter, and friendly staff making everyone feel welcome. The rink had a smooth and sturdy surface, creating an ideal skating experience. It was surrounded by plexiglass, able to withstand the barrage of kids crashing into the walls. Tiny disco balls hung from the ceiling, along with colorful decorative string lights. Mainly hip hop and rnb music played through the speakers, a song list including Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder, I Want To Be Your Man by Zapp, and Don't Stop Til You Get Enough by the king of pop. The skating rink was small but never felt crowded. There was plenty of space to glide freely, and it was easy to dodge the kids. Even the skate aids didn't take up a lot of space or get in the way. It was a pleasant experience, a carefree atmosphere with everyone just having a good time. Skate Escape was a great option for a rainy day activity to enjoy while in the area.

Great little place to skate. They have the kid helper rails they can take around the rink too! The…read moreguy at the front was super helpful while we dialed in our kids skate sizes.

All the prior reviewers are spot on -- Nas is an amazing coach! My daughter picked up rollerblading…read morequickly in her group classes. Nas has a wonderful way of keeping kids engaged, motivated, and excited to learn. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a fun and effective skating experience!

Nas is an amazing coach. She gives clear and easy to understand instructions. She is on time and…read morekeeps the session interactive and on point. I would definitely recommend her.

The online site doesn't have much information or FAQs so I had a ton of unanswered questions. I…read morefound out the answer to some of them if that's helpful for anyone else: Bulk discount (12 admission passes for the price of 10): - You can use your discounted passes for guests but they must register still - They do not expire - You can buy the passes online and the 12 credits get added to your account. You can then register for the session online. When checking out, there's a button to apply one of your passes Learn to skate program: There was no information online or on the program page for what would be taught throughout the course. I signed up, but I still don't know what to expect lol. They really should have a generic syllabus. Pro Shop: There aren't many options for figure skates or hockey skates so I would say these are tailored to beginners. I was hoping I could come and have someone help determine my skate size since I have no idea what it should feel like and they were pretty much just asking if it was comfortable without much other guidance. However, the guy helping us really was extremely patient, never pressured us and was honestly such a sweetheart. He was adamant about us taking our time and trying on as many sizes as we wanted to and wanted to make sure we felt comfortable with our purchase. He's really the sweetest guy ever.

My daughters and I enjoyed our time there! Very efficient in getting everyone their skates and…read morestarting their session on time. Way more than enough buckets for first timers. Workers were kind. Just wish there was a change machine for cash for the lockers.

This place is great for skating! $5 for rentals (no protective gear though), so recommend bringing…read moreyour own. They do have lockers for $3 in case you don't want to leave your stuff laying around while you skate. Every week they have different events. Music can be very loud, so I highly recommend having a pair of ear plugs with you. Super fun with friends, family and dates!

WHY HAVE I NOT BEEN HERE SOONER??? I've been in the bay my whole life and The Church of 8 Wheels…read morehas been around for over 10 years. This is easily one of the most interesting places in SF, hands down. We had a chance to pay our respects by way of celebrating my best friend's birthday here. What a find...! We purchased tickets on Eventbrite a few weeks in advance. Our session was 4:30-6:00 pm. Onsite, we rented skates for $5. No half sizes, but my 8.5 feet fit in a 9 just fine. Decked out with disco lights, the church glows vibrantly against the backdrop of its stained glass windows. Music of all eras reverberates through the high ceilings, a welcome greeting to all. I didn't realize that we were graced with the presence of the Godfather of Skate, D. himself! I should have done my research earlier. He casually swung by, in full purple regalia, and gave my struggling newbie self some tips. Within 10 mins, I was skating without shaking at all??? I never got to properly thank him...! I'll be sure to next time. NOTE: Bring cash to rent skates!

Took my first lesson with Henry today and it was a blast. I'm comfortable cruising on a board, but…read moreI wanted to be more focused on learning ollies and more technical skating at a faster pace than I could do on my own. With my limited time, Henry quickly evaluated my ability and he catered the lesson to where I was at, while keeping things challenging for me. We progressed through a bunch of exercises and obstacles to keep the session fresh. Henry was very attentive the entire lesson (not checking his phone the entire time) and he also recorded a ton of video that he used to explain on the spot how I could improve. Very helpful. I'd highly recommend Henry to anyone looking for a lesson. He's friendly and a fun guy to have a session with!

Henry has been such a great instructor! He was incredibly patient and it was my first time riding a…read moreskateboard. He assessed my level of comfort and taught at an appropriate speed. He provided me lots of exercises and most importantly taught me how to fall safely! Before moving forward through each of the exercises, he made sure I had the correct idea of technique and form. I can tell he understands the small parts of skating you learn through experience so having a long term skater tell me certain tips made me feel more assured. He also helped me with my purchase of my first board! I can tell he has a passion for skating and working with new skaters! I am so pleased with Henry for helping me start this new hobby! Highly recommend!!

Rating the experience signing up for kids' classes. We've…read moretried for many seasons to register our child, but we inevitably get shut out, because classes fill up within the first 2 minutes of registration. I'm sure plenty of others have experienced the same frustration. Management: PLEASE PLEASE change this to a lottery system. Ie registration is open for one day, and then names are randomly chosen from that pool.

Came here for a toddler playdate. We bought tickets the day before for their 3-5 pm open session…read more Not cheap. You buy general admission tickets and also can do shoe rentals. They don't really check. Session is 2 hours but we only really skated for about 45minutes - 1 hour. The young kid area can be hectic. There are plenty of little penguins to go around which is nice. It was a nice first experience for my kiddo. Plenty of parking but can be hectic as well. Please watch as many areas are one direction lanes.