Roya S.
Yelp
Moonlight Rollerway is a simple, retro indoor venue for a fun rollerskating experience. It's nothing fancy, and it's not meant to be--it really does feel like a time warp when I go, but that's part of the charm. It's just good old fashioned rollerskating fun. Best time in my opinion is adult skating nights and or skating at night when there are less kids. Nothing against them lol, but it's just easier and more enjoyable to skate when less little ones darting in and out. The rink is large and spacious, probably like a standard indoor rink which is sadly a rare find these days. They also do a fantastic job posting regularly on social media; there are lots of fun themed events and skate nights. The safety staff that skate around to ensure everyone is ok is much appreciated--I see 1-2 of them each time and they are all chill and seem to enjoy what they do. I never had a significantly negative experience with any rude employees like some reviewers. One particular woman who works there has been very nice to me. She's there all the time and has been kind and helpful to me. But one time, one young woman at the front entrance window seemed annoyed by a simple question, but other than that, I didn't have a negative experience that would deter me from going again. Oh, and I like that they sell skates and accessories too. I haven't purchased from them but they have a nice selection.
There are a few things I don't like about Moonlight (nothing terrible, just something to note). Most importantly, I don't go often because the entry fee is steep, and I have my own skates. Other than that, the concession stand is very basic, they could at least update the snacks and a simple renovation would make it a little nicer. At the very least, better snacks and food would be nice. They also charge 50 cents to fill up water, there is no free tap water which I don't even think is allowed. They do have vending machines with water bottles and drinks, as they don't allow outside drinks (which I get, for safety reasons), but to charge for tap water isn't right. With all that said, I wish I could go more often but it's pricey, and that is the only reason I don't go much. For now, I mostly go to LA Kings outdoor rink in Burbank because it's less than half the price to skate and it's also a large rink. But sometimes indoor in a retro space is nice too, so I'll definitely return back to Moonlight to get my rollerskating rink fix since it's the closest indoor rink to me. Happy skating!