We all love roller skating, so here are a few interesting roller skating facts:

1. Roller skating rinks are kind of like a gym (except way more fun) – Moderate roller skating burns roughly 330 calories an hour and is a comparable aerobic workout to jogging. Skating is good for your health, but you won’t be worrying about how many calories you’re burning while you are zipping around the rink to some great tunes while having a wonderful time!
2. Skating rinks are much older than you might have thought – After James Plimpton improved the design of roller skates in 1863, skating rinks started popping up everywhere! This makes skating rinks nearly 150 years years old. Of course, there’s a reason they have been around so long – because they’re so much fun!
3. They’ll make your party a hit! Where you are planning a birthday party or some other group event (like a corporate event or a small get-together as part of a social club), there is no way to beat a roller skating party! Since it’s impossible to be uptight while roller skating, it makes for a great ice breaker and is sure to put a smile on your guests’ faces. And with the right right music, everyone can get into it and enjoy the freedom of cruising along with your friends. Roller skating parties are a surefire hit for birthdays, team parties, and more.

So check out our skating rink hours and upcoming Deer Park events, and make plans to take advantage of our exciting Deer Park skating center!

Teaching kids to skate can be tricky, but with a little patience and these tips, even young children can learn to skate!

• Start Small – Give your child short, easily digestible lessons and goals that they can master. Teaching a child how to safely fall, get up, and stand on skates is a good place to start.
• Don’t Hold their Hand – While skating, we use our arms and hands to help keep balance. Holding a child’s hand doesn’t allow them to learn how to balance because their hand and arm are engaged. As much as you want to hold them up, it’s best to let them stand on their own (so long as they are in a safe place to do so).
• Stand up Straight – The best way to learn to balance while standing still is with your hips, shoulders, and head all arranged in a straight line above your skates. Leaning forward or backward will make your child roll, so start with standing.

Of course, the best way to teach kids to skate is by taking them to our Deer Park skating lessons! Our Beginner’s Skating Lessons are designed specifically for 5-12 years old, and they are held on Tuesdays from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. The classes teach basic skating skills such as how to stand, fall, move forward, skate backwards, stop, and turn. We even have games to help keep the little one’s attention.

The lessons are $90 for five 45 min lessons (skate rentals are an additional $15). The lessons include two free passes to Skate World (for practice) and a certificate of completion on last day of class if your child has mastered all the steps.

If your child does better one-on-one, we also offer Private Beginner’s Skating Lessons. Private lessons are $30 for 45 minutes and an additional $10 for each additional skater (up to a maximum of 4).

For more information about our children’s skating lessons or to schedule a lesson for your child, email Morgan.Malone@skateworlds.com.

Spring break is nearly here, and that means it’s time to start planing fun Spring Break activities around Houston! Here are a few great ideas to help make this Spring Break a memorable one:

Space Center Houston

Who isn’t fascinated by space?! If you’ve never been to the Space Center Houston, then you’re missing out. They have multiple flown spacecraft and various space suits on display, and they offer tours inside a shuttle replica.

Houston Museum of Nature Science

If your little ones likes dinosaurs, then the Houston Museum of Natural Science is the place to be. They have some truly amazing dino exhibits, as well as exhibits about ancient Egypt, beautiful cut gems, African wildlife, curiosities, and, of course, local Texas wildlife. For kids who aren’t faint of heart, they even have a special exhibit right now about deadly animals and plants!

Skate World Deer Park

Of course, it’s also important to make sure your kids get a little exercise this spring break, and that’s why we’re offering special spring break sessions from Monday, March 11th through Friday the 15th! Skating is fun for the whole family and is a great place to meet up with friends from school.

Our spring break sessions will take place on:

• Monday 12pm-10pm $8.00 admission
• Tuesday 12pm-10pm $3.00 admission
• Wednesday 12pm-6pm $8.00 admission
• Thursday 12pm-10pm $8.00 admission
• Friday 12pm-7pm $8.00 admission

Check out our other upcoming Deer Park events and make your plans to take your child skating this spring break! Contact us at (281) 479-2816 for more information about our spring break skate sessions.

Regardless of the era you grew up in, roller-skating is a nostalgic pastime. Take a skate down memory road with us.

• If you grew up skating in the 1950’s, you probably remember those roller skating outfits, but when it comes to music, no one makes us think of skating in the 1950s more than Ken Griffin.
• Then, in the 1970s and 80s, everything got funky! Of course everyone remembers the clothes, but the music really stands out to us. Some of our favorite funky skate songs are on this 70s and 80s funk roller skating playlist including “Jungle Love” by The Time,  “Get Down On It” by Kool & The Gang, and of course “White Lines” by Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five.
• If you’re a 90s kid, you definitely spent some time at the local skating rink. You probably stayed up all night at a teen lock-in listening to some cool 90s skating songs like “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child, “”It’s My Life” by No Doubt, “Crazy in Love” by Beyoncé & JAY Z, or “Pump Up the Jam” by Technotronic!

Regardless of your age, come relive all your greatest skating memories with us at Skate World Deer Park! Don’t worry if it’s been a while since you’ve skated because our Deer Park skating lessons are sure to get you back on your skates in no time. Check out our hours and upcoming Deer Park events, contact us at (281) 479-2816 for more information about our skating lessons and Deer Park events, and make plans visit today!

You don’t have to be Cupid to shoot your arrow right into the bullseye this Valentine’s Day! If you’re looking for a fun date idea, we’ve got you covered.

Break up with overpriced prix fixe menus, long waits, and the same old date cliches year after year. Surprise your significant other with a fun, interesting, and memorable date: a visit to Skate World Deer Park!

Reasons to Plan a Skate Date

• Feel Like a Kid Again – Nothing will make you feel young and in love like holding hands while you skate to your favorite tunes from back in the day. Request “your song” and dedicate it to your Valentine for an extra swoon-worthy evening.
• Get Out of that Rut – There’s nothing wrong with the tried and true dinner-and-a-movie formula, but mixing it up every now and again is always a good idea! It’s also a good way to show off your creativity.
• Activities Improve Connection – It’s a fact that relationships are strengthened by shared experiences, so an activity like skating is more likely to get you laughing, talking, and making memories. The active nature of skating (and its novelty) will be better for strengthening bonds than a idle activity like watching a movie.

Valentine’s Day is the time of year to show your love how much you care. Make it memorable by breaking the model and having fun this year! Check out our hours and upcoming Deer Park events and make your date plans today. And if you’re looking for more date ideas, consider booking a  private Deer Park skating lesson for you and that someone special.

The new year is here, so start things off right with a fun, family-friendly Deer Park event! Check out some of the special events we have coming up at our Deer Park skate center below.

• Late Night Skate –  We’re starting things off on Saturday, January 19th with a special late night skate from 7:00 pm – midnight. Come skate the night away with us for only $12, and get a free slice of pizza with admission.
• MLK Day Skate – Next up, we have a special Martin Luther King Jr. Day Skate planned for Monday, January 21st from noon – 6:00 pm. Admission is only $10 per person and includes a free lunch!
• Deer Park Skate Lessons – Every Tuesday from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm, we offer Beginner’s Skating Lessons for  5-12 year olds. If you’re looking for lessons for older children or adults, we also offer private Deer Park skate lessons and group lessons for beginners. For more info about private and group lessons, or to schedule your lessons, email Morgan.Malone@skateworlds.com.
• Cheapskate Night – Want to skate for less? Then Cheapskate Night it for you, because you can skate each Tuesday night from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM for just $3.
• Christian Music Night – Every Thursday is Christian Music Night at Skate World Deer Park! It’s perfect for families, youth groups, and church outreach events. Admission is only $7 to skate from 7:30 pm – 9:30.

Ready to roll? Be sure to check out our weekly Deer Park events schedule for even more upcoming Deer Park events and make plans to skate in 2019 with your family!