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Skating Rinks and Skate Parks in Southeast Michigan

The best places for kids, parents and the entire family to try some roller or inline skating inside – or grab the skateboards and have a blast outside

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The Motor City is home to more than one sort of wheels! From old-school skating arenas sporting modern day fun for kids to a true explosion of cool skate board parks, this region is peppered with awesome ways to zoom zoom by foot – whether you're a pro or need a few from-scratch lessons. From metro Detroit to Ann Arbor, along with Macomb County and Oakland County, check out some of the best destinations for fun on a roll.

Roller Skating Rinks

Bonaventure Skating Center

  • Address: 24505 Halsted Road, Farmington Hills
  • Phone: 248-476-2200

Skate on in for tons of special events, a pro shop, parties and skating lessons. Sign up for a Repeat Roller Card and enjoy monthly discounts.

Detroit Roller Wheels

  • Address: 16611 Schoolcraft Road, Detroit
  • Phone: 313-837-6253

On a budget? Take the family to open skate on Wednesday nights, when admission is only $3! Enjoy group rates, Friday night gospel skate and new dance classes to learn ballroom, Chicago Step and Latin Hustle.

Lincoln Park Skating Center

  • Address: 1419 Southfield Road, Lincoln Park
  • Phone: 313-381-7465

This roller skating rink offers private and public skating sessions, along with lessons, events and time set aside for family skate.

Northland Roller Rink

  • Address: 22311 W. Eight Mile Road, Detroit
  • Phone: 313-535-1443

This family rink claims to be the largest skating rink in Detroit. Its rockin' style, skate shop and both private and public skates make it a perfect place for a family outing.

Riverside Arena Roller Skating Center

  • Address: 36635 Plymouth Road, Livonia
  • Phone: 734-421-3540

This skate shop has been around for over 70 years, still boasting some of Michigan's finest skating classes, parties, events and a pro shop.

Rolladium Skating Center

  • Address: 4475 Highland Road, Waterford
  • Phone: 248-674-0808

Still operated by the original founding family from the 1950s, this rink offers classes from competitive coaches, along with adult exercise and preschool open skate.

Skate World of Troy

  • Address: 2825 E. Maple Road, Troy
  • Phone: 248-689-4100

Pump up the volume and skate to a massive sound system with family, teen and adult night skating sessions. Enjoy "Cheap Skate" for $3 on Wednesdays and a premium snack bar and arcade room. Inline skating also available.

Skateland FunZone

  • Address: 23911 Allen Road, Woodhaven
  • Phone: 734-671-0482

This family friendly skating rink turns into the LiveWire teen dance club on Fridays, has Zumba fitness classes and a new bounce house to add to open skate and private parties. Admission on Tuesdays is only $1, along with $1 snacks all night long.

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