People having fun-during a recent event at Skate Zone, one of Baltimore’s best roller skating rinks. Image courtesy of Skate Zone

Excitement for roller skating in Baltimore, Maryland continues to grow. Here are Baltimore’s best roller skating rinks for beginners and professional roller skaters.

BY KAZAD

BALTIMORE, MD– E. Brady Robinson’s photographs of amazing women roller-skating around Baltimore have rekindled the joy of roller skating in Marylanders. The excitement on the women’s faces shows that roller skating is a major source of happiness for people of all ages. Hopefully, Baltimoreans will take up roller-skating as the country gradually escapes from the icy grip of the COVID-19 pandemic that has claimed more than six million lives. For those interested in roller skating, there are many roller skating rinks across Baltimore they can visit to learn from and have fun with other roller skaters.  Many of these roller skating rings are guided by the Roller Skating Rinks Association (RSA). The Association was established in 1937 by a group of skating center owners to promote roller skating and establish good business practices for skating rinks.

Health Benefits of Roller Skating

There are many reasons to take up roller skating. In addition to all the fun that comes with skating, it can also be beneficial to your health. Here are some health benefits of roller skating

1. Improve Cardiovascular Health

For those who continue to ask, “Is roller-skating a good form of exercise?”, the answer is yes, especially when it comes to improving cardiovascular health. Roller skating can help improve cardiovascular health. It is a form of exercise that keeps the heart pumping, ensuring efficient blood flow from the heart to other parts of the body. So, for all those interested in improving cardiovascular health, roller skating may be the ideal exercise.

2. Lose Weight

Can I lose weight roller skating? The answer is yes because it is an efficient way to lose calories and weight. Roller skating requires skaters to be in constant movement. This helps ensure the loss of calories and body fat. There is also a lot of sweating, too. If you ask regular roller skaters, they will tell you that roller skating is ideal for those who want to lose weight.

3. Build Stamina

People who are interested in building strength and stamina but do not like weight lifting and jogging can take up roller skating. Although roller skating can be fun, it is an intense exercise that requires a lot of energy. To get to that energy level, build strength, and stamina, it is important to start slow. Going too fast could lead to injuries. A roller skate trainer can provide the necessary guidance on how to proceed to improve strength and stamina while roller skating.

4. Improve Mental Health

This is one benefit of roller skating that people often overlook. For regular roller skaters, especially those who go to roller skating rinks, having fun is the goal. The music, people, socialization, and all the dancing engender a feeling of happiness. That experience sends messages to the brain, helping to improve mental health.

5. Help Improve Balance

Roller skating requires adequate balance. It is always funny watching newbies skaters trying to balance as they try to sharpen their skating skills. With time and persistence, they often get better. Achieving that balance is one of the joys of roller skating.  

Before Going to Roller Skating Rinks

Before going to any roller skating rink, it is important to have the necessary equipment and gear. Although roller-skating is exciting, it can also be dangerous, especially for beginners. Even professional skaters who have been roller-skating for years are very careful. They wear various protective roller skating gear for safety.

Roller Skating Equipment List

• 1. Roller Skates
• 2. Helmets
• 3. Knee pads
• 4. Elbow pads
• 5. Wristguards
• 6. Mouthguard
• 7. Ankle bootie
• 8. Hand gloves
• Socks
• Padded shorts

The Best Roller Skating Rinks in Baltimore

There are several indoor roller skating rinks in Baltimore, Maryland. They provide additional excitement to the outdoor skating spots and packs around Baltimore.  Some of the indoor skating rinks permit inline skating.  Baltimore skating rinks are just places that people go for skating. Many of them host important fun and special events like birthdays, all-you-can-eat pizza sessions, gospel evenings, derby games, fundraisers, and many others.

List of the Best Roller Skating Rinks for Roller Skating Adventures

For those who do not have cars, there is public transportation that can take them to various roller skating rinks spread across Baltimore, Maryland. Most of the roller skating rinks are open every day and stay open during the weekend. However, it is always better to call ahead of time. We have included on our list other roller skating rinks in the DMV. Why? Well, some Baltimoreans who love roller skating prefer to go far to have fun.

1. Skateland North Point

• 1113 North Point Rd, Dundalk, MD 21222
• (410) 282-0223                                                                                 

2. Shake & Bake Family Fun Center

• 1601 Pennsylvania Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
• (410) 545-1977                                                                 

3. Wheels Skating Center

• 1200 Odenton Road, Odenton, MD
• (410) 674-9661                                                                                       

4. Hot Skates Baltimore

• 1716 Whitehead Rd, Woodlawn, MD 21207
• (410) 265-7525                                                                             

5. Columbia Skate Arena

•  7080 Deepage Drive, Columbia 
• 410-381-5355                                                                                          

6. Skateland Putty Hill

• 8019 Belair Rd, Nottingham, MD 21236 
• (410) 661-7778                                                                                 

7. Sportsman’s Hall Roller Skating Center

• 15500 Hanover Pike, Upperco, MD 21155 
•  (410) 429-6030                                                                                

8. Laurel Roller Skating Center

• 9890 Brewers Ct, Laurel, MD 20723  (301) 725-8070
• (301) 725-8070                                                                                     

Skate Zone

• 1082 Route 3 South at Capitol Raceway Rd, Crofton, MD 21114 
• (410) 721-7155                                        

10. Lanham Skate Center

• 9901 Lanham Severn Rd, Lanham, MD 20706
• (301) 577-1733                                                                             

11. Sportsman’s Hall Roller Skating Center

• 15500 Hanover Pike, Upperco, MD 21155   
• (410) 429-6030                                                                                  

12. Quiet Water Packs

• 600 Quiet Waters Park Rd Annapolis, MD 21403 
• (410) 222-1777                                                                        

13. Anacostia Park Roller Skating Pavillion

• 1500 Anacostia Dr, Washington, DC 20020 
• (202) 472-3884                                                                                

14. Temple Hills Skate Palace

• 3132 Branch Ave, Hillcrest Heights, MD 20748 
• (301) 505-6490                                                                          

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