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

The managers are always great! Very helpful and good with the kids. We had a birthday party, it was…read morevery organized and the kids had a blast. My daughter goes skating on the weekends and we love it! Some of the parents need to check their kids though because they act up.

We've always been to the rink for a birthday party. Both times we've felt the food is mediocre, but…read morewhat do you expect from a roller rink, ya know? You're not going to get a 5 star dinner here. The music is very family friendly, as well as the staff. One older woman walked around with my 11 year old stepdaughter the length of the rink her first time on skates. There's a wide selection of snack choices, from pickles to pizza, candy and soda. There's plenty of arcade games as well that dispense tickets the kids can exchange for prizes, but it's a huge waste of money in my eyes. (Ex: a plastic basketball is 200 tickets) I, as well as my family. will definitely be back.

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

The rink was big but it could be bigger. And the K-pop Demon Hunters event was really great. The…read morefree pizza day is on Sunday and it is just so good just $11 to get in. It is just so amazing

While the place has gotten a paint refresh and maybe new carpeting, I'm still not a fan. It's crazy…read moreexpensive for two kids. I paid over $40 to just get in and then for skate rentals. That's crazy to me. The skate laces really need to be changed out as it's hard to get them laced up. I've been during regular hours and for a private event and the space was a little better during the private event. I just think you can go to so many other places for fun for better pricing and fun. Maybe if I loved skating I'd enjoy it, but I find it so boring. My kids have had fun the handful of times we've went in their lives. The employees are our private event were really nice though.

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!

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

It's a nice clean rink. It's kept a balmy temperature. Don't worry about dressing too warm. Staff…read moreis friendly. Rental skates are horrible so bring your own. Skate sharpening can be hit or miss here depending on whose working. Rink is not a regulation size hockey rink it's actually slightly smaller than regulation. Open skates are crowded. Lessons are excellent. Great instructors that do a great job teaching. They love what they do.

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!

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.