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The Roller Cave — Arcades in Indianapolis
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The Roller Cave

4.3(1,085)4.3 out of 5 stars, 1085 reviews Indianapolis, IN

About The Roller Cave

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.

What parents should know

Summarized from real visitor reviews.

Best 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.

Why families love it

  • 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.
  • No admission charge for non-skating adults.

Insider tips

  • 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.

Good to know before you go

  • 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.
  • 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.
Crowds
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.
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.
Food
Two free slices of pizza are provided on Sundays.
Accessibility
No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the reviews.
Safety
Strict policy of no unsupervised children allowed at the rink.

What parents say

Carl
4.04.0 out of 5 stars
"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."

a month ago

Jayla Spearman
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"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 de"

7 months ago

Jennifer Waterman
5.05.0 out of 5 stars
"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 🥰"

3 months ago

Reviews sourced from public Google data.