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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Roller Skating and Bowling Center

📍 Auburn Gresham, IL

4.1(1,998 Google reviews)

The Dr. MLK Skating and Bowling Center on Chicago's South Side offers roller skating, bowling lanes, a large arcade, live DJs, a café, STEM field trips, and birthday party packages for kids, teens, and adults.

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★★★★★Featured review by T. Bardney-Simpson

We threw my grandson a 16th Bowling Bash there yesterday. Everyone was very polite, professional and helpful. We had a great time and the food was delicious 😋. Well most definitely be back!!! Love seeing kids be kids . ❤️

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families comfortable with an urban community venue that prioritizes safety through visible security and adult-escort policies. The activity range — skating, bowling, arcade, food — suits mixed-age groups and large birthday parties. STEM field trip packages make it a practical school outing option for Chicago-area educators.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡Children must be accompanied by an adult to enter — plan accordingly for drop-off age groups
Expect bag checks at entry from security personnel — keep bags minimal to speed up entry
🎟️Book birthday party packages early; dedicated hosts like Destiny are assigned to private events
🚗STEM field trip packages are available for school groups — contact in advance for group rates and scheduling

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.1

1,998 Google reviews

Birthday party experience praised45%
Staff hospitality30%
Activity variety15%
Security presence noted10%
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T. Bardney-Simpson

We threw my grandson a 16th Bowling Bash there yesterday. Everyone was very polite, professional and helpful. We had a great time and the food was delicious 😋. Well most definitely be back!!! Love seeing kids be kids . ❤️

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LaTrece

We had a great time. Party was definitely successful. Our host Destiny did an amazing job as a host.

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Simply Cali

Great place for fun! The hospitality was amazing and my daughter truly enjoyed herself.

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Michael Bowe

If you are not from this neighborhood please use extreme caution when visiting. There a strong police presence in and around the skating rink. Armed security officers search you when you enter the building. Kids can't enter without an adult being present to escort them in. It gets very crowded. Lots of teenagers groupings off the skating floor. They do serve food and drinks and snacks

Reviews from Google

Overview

The Dr. MLK Skating and Bowling Center at 1219 W 76th St is a full-scale community entertainment hub on Chicago's South Side. It combines a roller rink, bowling alley, video arcade with prize redemption, and a Roller Café serving family favorites. Live DJs and state-of-the-art sound systems run during public sessions. Birthday parties span kid, teen, and adult formats with dedicated hosts. The venue also runs STEM field trip programs for schools.

🕐 Opening Hours

TuesdayClosed

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