The "toddler" aspect of this is that the little
ones get to bring ride-on toys and go around the inner circle on them. My son
LOVED this – he tore around on his little 4-wheeler for the full hour that we
were there.
On the day that I went, the skating rink made an exception
to the rule, and allowed a group of about 40 homeschoolers (so, school-aged
kids) to roller skate around the perimeter while the little ones toddled around
on the inside. It was slightly perilous, since there were a few five and
six-year-olds wobbling around by the tots as they struggled to learn how to
skate... but as long as moms and dads keep a watchful eye and stay close to the
little guys, I don't think it was really a big deal.
In addition to tot skate, I noticed that Villa Roller Rink
also hosts open skate a couple of nights a week, as well as Christian Music
Skate, and some other organized events. They welcome birthday parties as well –
just call to book yours in advance and learn all about what's included.
The greatest thing to me about Villa Roller Rink, was that it
was such a time warp – taking me back to the days before annoying cell phones
ringing, overpacked mommy schedules, kids who would rather text or play video
games than go outside and play ball, and all the stuff that passes for
"normal" these days. Hey, man. I'm a child of the eighties... we were
all about skating to cool music back then!
Check out Villa Skating Rink - 2121 Rt. 57 in Broadway, NJ.
Go and skate, it's really great!