It’s not winter but you can still skate at Discovery Green. For March, Downtown Houston has a roller rink! It’s, uh, fun, but not for everyone, I have learned. While I didn’t fall once (tiny victory), I won’t be winning any awards. The Rink is super cool and fun for a pre-dinner activity or a date night — just maybe not a post-happy hour activity? Don’t drink and roll, Houston.
Ten things to know before you go to Discovery Green’s The Rink
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First and foremost you need to know that The Rink is only open until April 21! Get there before it’s gone!
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Entry is $12 and includes shoes, but no safety gear. BYO…SG? Socks are $3 if you forgot!
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The floor isn’t smooth. It’s little tiles, so it’s kind of hard to gain momentum.
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No blades. Just skates. Turns out I suck at skating. I need blades!
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There’s no music? Not sure if this is true for every day, but when we got there, there was a zumba class so there was zumba music. After the class, the music was gone. There is no music. I will provide the music. La la la la la laaaaa.
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You will be one of the few adults. You will witness kids get yelled at by their parents and even slapped — no joke. So awkward.
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Watching people fall might be more entertaining. These kids eat it and get right back up again. So cute!
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There is a concession stand! In case you’re famished slash throw in the towel before your friends.
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I will not judge you for only making it around once. I mean, I totallyyy made it around dozens of times. But if you want to go around once then retire from roller skating forever, understood.
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Brasserie du Parc and MKT Bar are just across the street and have wine and food for you.
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