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The Roller Cave

The Roller Cave

8734 East 21st St, Indianapolis, IN 46219, USA

Overview

Category:Arcades
Location:Indianapolis, IN

Expert Summary

Detailed Insights

The Roller Cave is a long-standing, family-friendly roller rink known for its active skating environment and recent updates prioritizing family supervision. It offers good value with free admission for non-skating adults and includes perks like free pizza on Sundays and complimentary skate lessons on Saturday mornings.

Key Highlights

  • Parents are not charged an entrance fee to sit and watch their children skate, saving money for non-skating guardians.
  • Sunday visits often include two free slices of pizza per visitor, enhancing value.
  • Free skate lessons are available on Saturday mornings with paid admission, perfect for beginners or those wanting to improve.
  • The venue is consistently described as clean and family-friendly with friendly staff.
  • Food served is considered good, and free drinks were provided during a Halloween party, suggesting potential inclusions for events/parties.

Standout Features

  • No admission charge for non-skating adults.
  • Free skate lessons included with admission on Saturday mornings.
  • Free pizza on Sundays as a promotional perk.
  • Friendly and helpful staff (cashier specifically mentioned).
  • Clean facility.

Perfect For

Ideal for athletic kids and families who enjoy active skating, suitable for a wide range of ages from young children (like 'daughter' mentioned in a review) to teens and adults seeking 'weekly practice'.
Suitable for families looking for a few hours of fun.

Ideal For

Family outings on a Sunday (due to free pizza).
Learning to skate or practicing skills on Saturday mornings.
Parents looking for an affordable activity where they won't be charged to watch.
Birthday parties or themed events (as they host things like Halloween parties).
Families seeking an active indoor activity for a few hours.

💡Pro Tips from Reviews

  • Visit on a Sunday to take advantage of the free pizza promotion.
  • Plan to attend on Saturday mornings if your child (or you!) wants to take free skate lessons.
  • Be aware that parents or guardians MUST supervise children; drop-offs are no longer permitted.
  • Budget for $10 per skater for entrance and an additional $4 for skate rental if you don't bring your own.

Things to Consider

  • The venue no longer has lock-ins, which might disappoint parents looking for extended evening events for older kids.
  • There is no longer a dance floor in the center of the rink, a change from its past setup.
  • The policy has changed to strictly disallow unsupervised children and drop-offs, requiring adult accompaniment for all minors.

Price & Value

Entrance is $10 per skater, and skate rental is an additional $4, which is considered very reasonable. Non-skating adults are admitted free, adding significant value for families. Special promotions like free pizza on Sundays and free skate lessons on Saturdays further enhance the overall value.

Accessibility & Special Needs

  • No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the reviews.

🍎Food & Drink Policy

  • Two free slices of pizza are provided on Sundays.
  • Food is considered 'good', and free drinks were part of a Halloween party.
  • No information provided regarding outside food or specific snack bar offerings beyond pizza and drinks.

🚗Parking Info

  • Located next to Kingdom Life Church; no specific details on parking availability, cost, or ease of access were provided.

👥Crowd Levels

  • Review 1 observes 'many parents' bringing 'athletic kids', suggesting it can be a popular spot, but no explicit crowd level details are given for specific times.

🛡️Safety Features

  • Strict policy of no unsupervised children allowed at the rink.
  • No drop-offs permitted, ensuring all minors are accompanied by an adult.

When to Avoid

  • If you're expecting lock-in events for older children, as these are no longer offered.
  • If you plan to drop off children without adult supervision, as this policy is strictly enforced now.
  • If you are looking for a dedicated dance floor within the rink, as it has been removed.

Pricing/Package/Events

Events & Schedule

Special Events(Last 2 months - Next 6 months)

Birthday Parties

Variety of party packages and event options available to host your birthday party.

Group Events

Offers event options to host your private event.

School Party Tickets

Purchase ONLINE or at the door

These are private events.

🛡️Safety Policy

  • Maintains a clean, safe, and friendly family environment for all guests.

📅Booking Policy

  • Booking available for Birthday Parties and Private Events
  • School Party Tickets can be purchased ONLINE or at the door
Information extracted from official website • Last updated: Oct 15, 2025

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Recent Reviews

Carl

Carl

a month ago

I've never attended The Roller Cave, but I always get a review request after attending Kingdom Life Church next door. The Roller Cave is probably a nice place to bring your athletic kids as I see many parents do, but when I'm in the area, I'm at the church. All are welcome to KLC to partake in a dynamic worship experience. The pastor has made that very clear as he wishes to be a hospitable neighbor.

Jayla Spearman

Jayla Spearman

7 months ago

Last week I visited the roller cave for the first time in a long time. I've definitely noticed some changes. They got rid of the dance floor that used to be in the center of the rink. They no longer have lock-ins. They also no longer allow unsupervised children at the rink, which I honestly don't blame them for. Other than that, it's still the same family friendly roller rink that I went to as a kid. Since I went on a Sunday, I received two free slices of pizza!😀 Also the cashier was very nice. He also informed me that there are free skate lessons on Saturday mornings with admission. I can definitely see myself coming back here to get my weekly practice in.🛼

Jennifer Waterman

Jennifer Waterman

3 months ago

Long time neighborhood favorite! I have been going here to skate for 40+ years. No drop-offs anymore, it is 2025, but still love it 🥰

Chavon Harris

Chavon Harris

a year ago

Very fun. I would definitely go again. Food was good and I got free drinks. Kids had a blast and went for a Halloween party. It was awesome!!! Thanks for a fun experience for our first time at the Roller Cave.

Dylan Wilson

Dylan Wilson

9 months ago

Clean venue. Friendly staff. Family friendly. $10 entrance per skater, I wasn't charged to sit and watch my daughter, so I appreciate that. $4 skate rental, which is very reasonable. Great place to hang out with the kids for a few hours.

Contact Information

8734 East 21st St, Indianapolis, IN 46219, USA

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Quick Stats

Overall Rating
4.3
Total Reviews1085
Recent Reviews5