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Cheap Skate Roller Center

πŸ“ Coon Rapids, MN

β˜…4.3(1,149 Google reviews)

Cheap Skate has operated since 1977 with year-round public skating sessions, skate walker rentals for beginners, a redemption arcade, and birthday party packages. Sessions follow the Anoka-Hennepin school district calendar during the school year.

βœ“ roller skatingβœ“ birthday partiesβœ“ skate walkersβœ“ arcadeβœ“ year-roundβœ“ family nights
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Kids enjoyed themselves

πŸ† Family Action Verdict

Best for families with kids ages 3 and up. Skate walkers make the rink accessible for toddlers and beginners. Birthday parties run smoothly and the team is responsive to party-related questions.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

πŸ’‘Check the session calendar before visiting β€” weekday hours follow the school district schedule and vary significantly by season.
⏰Request a skate walker at rental time for young or first-time skaters β€” they help build confidence quickly.
🎟️Family night sessions offer discounted pricing and a slower, more beginner-friendly atmosphere than open skate.
πŸš—Book birthday parties at least two weeks in advance β€” popular weekend slots fill up fast.

πŸ’¬ What Families Are Saying

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4.3
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1,149 Google reviews

Fun for kids & families50%
Birthday parties run smoothly30%
Staff pace notes for beginners20%
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Cateress Glen

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β€œKids enjoyed themselves”

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Hayley James

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β€œCheapskate is a *clean* throwback to the 90s. We had my daughters 3rd birthday party there and it was so slick. Any questions we asked were answered right away. Renting skates and walkers went quickly and everyone was very friendly. I would HIGHLY recommend having a party or skating there.”

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D. F. (D.J.)

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β€œAwesome place for kids.”

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Alyssa

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β€œThis has the potential to be a great place but not really for younger inexperienced kids / families. The staff are not friendly and skate super fast around people very rudely (why are they skating around if they’re working) and then complained amongst themselves about people riding too slow. You have to stay in the center if you’re in experienced and the experienced skaters can ride the outer lane. I mean I totally get it that people want to be able to ride freely and the lanes not be congested with people hanging on the wall for comfort BUT people use the wall to guide them selves. SO, if you have younger children who need help skating probably don’t take them here and find a more family friendly location. I have 3 kids and we only participated in skating for 45 min to an Hour before leaving.”

Reviews from Google

Overview

Cheap Skate in Coon Rapids has been a Twin Cities family staple since 1977. The rink runs year-round public sessions with music, discount nights, and family nights built into the weekly schedule. Skate walkers are available for young or first-time skaters. The arcade includes redemption games. Birthday party packages are bookable and the facility handles group events well. The rink follows the Anoka-Hennepin school district schedule for weekday hours, so the calendar varies by season.

πŸ• Opening Hours

Monday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 16:00

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