Jordan C.
Yelp
Castle Skateland in Loveland is always a fun place to go if you like to skate, or just want to have a good time. "The #1 place to Rollerskate--on the largest skate floor--in the Tri-State," according to its website, Castle Skateland is indeed the best place around.
Surprise, surprise, it looks like a castle from the outside, and they even keep the act going in the main lobby with some standing men of armor. Once inside, however, the castle theme seems to stop, but it's just where the fun begins.
Castle Skateland is great for birthday parties and other group events. On Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evening, and Sunday it is actually open for private parties only, while throughout each month there are "Family Nights" and other special events.
The skating is fun, as there is a large skate floor, lots of great music (make your own requests to the DJ), and the necessary cool lighting. Every hour or so, be ready for everyone's favorite, The Chicken Dance, at the center of the floor. Watch out, however, for the regulars who like to show off by skating backwards, and also make the less experienced nervous when they zoom right by, nearly cutting you off.
If you don't have skates of your own, you can rent a regular pair for $1.75 or a low cut pair for $3.50, but I recommend bringing your own rollerblades unless you want to look like you're still living in the 80s.
There is also a mini arcade and of course a place to exchange winning tickets for prizes, a snack bar, and even some pool tables on the second floor.
If you grew up in Cincinnati, odds are you've been to Castle Skateland and had lots of fun. Even if you are no longer at that birthday party age, Castle Skateland is still just as fun.