Oak Lawn Roller Rink was a popular rink where Chicagoans skated for over 40 years. It was located on 9121 S. Cicero in a segregated city on the southwest side of Chicago. The rink opened in the early 1950s (I don’t have the exact date); was hit by a devastating tornado on April 21, 1967;… Read More: Did You Skate at Oak Lawn Roller Rink? »
Did you know that Riverview Amusement Park had a roller skating rink? It was located at 2528 Belmont in Chicago where DeVry University sits today. Opened from 1904 to 1967, Riverview the largest and longest-running amusement park in Chicago. If you have memories of roller skating at Riverview, please share them in the comment box… Read More: Did You Skate at Riverview Roller Skating Rink? »
I know I’m late reporting this but Rich City Skate in Richton Park, Illinois closed on Saturday, July 30, 2016. Tina and Dyana, producers of United Skates Documentary, told me when they interviewed me for their project in July. Honestly, it slipped my mind and I didn’t hear anything about it until yesterday, the… Read More: Last Roll at Rich City Skate Was July 30, 2016 »
Rich City Skate, located at 4648 Sauk Trail in Richton Park, Illinois, is known for its upscale environment, JB skating, and top notch skating floor. Several skaters have attested to them having the best skating floor in the Chicagoland area. Owned and managed by the Alexander family, the rink is a dream come true –… Read More: Rich City Skate: The Upscale Place to Skate »
Markham Roller Rink (Markham) has been a source of fun and entertainment for African Americans for over 35 years. Opened on January 31, 1974, this family-run business, located at 16630 S. Dixie Highway in Markham, Illinois, has “survived presidents, corporations, competition, recessions, and many depressions,” says co-owner Steve Miller. Therefore, the staying power of this… Read More: Markham Roller Rink Celebrates 35 Years in Business »