MondayClosed
Closed — see you Tuesday!
Family roller skating • Since October 5, 2013
Let's Roll, Ocala!
Skate-A-Way South is Ocala's family roller skating rink — 13 years of open skate, lessons, birthday parties, clubs, and the home of the Ocala Speed inline racing team.
2008 E Silver Springs Blvd
First Sunday Skate Lesson FREE for First-Timers
Cheapskate Tuesday — $5
Google reviews
“Kids had an INCREDIBLE time skating their little hearts out!!”
“We had my daughter's 10th birthday at Skate A Way South and everything about it was amazing! The party host was super attentive and helpful.”
“A nice rink. It's bigger than I remember. Wood floor. Super nice people. Clean. Not too loud.”
Our real rink, two moods
Two Ways to Roll
Same floor, two completely different vibes. These are real photos of our rink in Ocala — flip the switch and watch the lights change.
Regular lights — colorful & bright
Under regular lights, the rainbow LEDs bounce off the polished wood and every lap feels like a party. Then, at every session, the house lights drop for a few songs and the black lights fire up — the whole rink sinks into a deep blue-purple glow, whites pop, and wheels light up as you roll. No special night needed: both looks happen at every session, right here on the same big wooden floor.
Special hours • Thanksgiving week
Thanksgiving Break Skating
School's out — come skate with us! Special daytime sessions all week, then our regular weekend schedule.
Mon–Wed, Nov 23–25Open 12:00–3:00 PM
Thu, Nov 26CLOSED for Thanksgiving
Fri, Nov 2712:00–3:00 PM
+ Friday Night Skate 7:00–10:00 PM
+ Friday Night Skate 7:00–10:00 PM
Sat–Sun, Nov 28–29Regular weekend schedule
Plan your visit
Hours & Sessions
Our regular weekly schedule. Admission is included in every price below. Holiday weeks may differ — Thanksgiving week hours are posted above, and updates are always announced on Facebook.
TuesdayBest deal
Cheapskate Night
6:30–8:30 PM
$5 flat for everyone who enters the building — rental included. Skaters and non-skaters alike: everyone through the door is $5 on Cheapskate Night.
Wednesday1st & 3rd Wed only
Homeschool Skate
1:00–3:00 PM
On the 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month only. $6 — skate rental included. All other Wednesdays: closed (except monthly Adult Night — see below).
ThursdayClosed
Closed — Friday night is coming!
FridayNight skate
Open Skate
7:00–10:00 PM
$10 with your own skates / $12 with rental.
SaturdayTwo sessions
Open Skate — Afternoon
1:00–4:00 PM
$8 own skates / $10 with rental.
Open Skate — Evening
7:00–10:00 PM
$10 own skates / $12 with rental.
SundayLessons + skate
Skate Lessons
11:30 AM–1:00 PM
$8 per lesson — first Sunday skate lesson FREE for first-timers. Lesson + stay for the session combo: $12.
Open Skate
1:00–4:00 PM
$8 own skates / $10 with rental.
Simple, honest pricing
Prices at a Glance
No surprises at the door. Bring your own skates and save, or rent a pair from us.
Daytime Sessions
$8 / $10
$8 with your own skates
$10 with skate rental
Fri–Sat Evening Sessions
$10 / $12
$10 with your own skates
$12 with skate rental
Cheapskate Tuesday
$5 flat
Every Tuesday, 6:30–8:30 PM
$5 for everyone who enters the building — rental included
Homeschool Skate
$6
1st & 3rd Wednesday, 1:00–3:00 PM
Skate rental included
Good to know: Admission is included in all prices above. Group coming? Ask us about our group pack rates — call (352) 671-8100.
Never been? No sweat
First Time? Here's How It Works
Three easy steps and you're rolling — no reservations, no experience needed.
Pick a session
Check the weekly schedule and pick a time. Tuesday Cheapskate Night is the budget favorite — $5 for everyone through the door, rental included.
Just show up
No booking ahead — admission and skate rentals are right at the door. Bringing the kids? Non-skating parents get in free at regular sessions.
Roll easy
Brand new to skating? Sunday lessons start at 11:30 AM, and your first Sunday skate lesson is FREE if you're a first-timer. Plus: at every session, the black lights fire up for a few songs.
New to skating?
Sunday Lessons — First One Free for First-Timers
Learn to roll with confidence, then stay and practice all afternoon. The free lesson is our Sunday 11:30 AM lesson, and it's for first-time lesson students — no catch, just come try it.
- Every Sunday, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM — right before the afternoon session.
- $8 per lesson — and your first Sunday skate lesson is FREE if you're a first-timer.
- Best value: lesson + stay for the 1:00–4:00 PM session combo is just $12.
Monthly • Grown-ups only
Adult Night
One night a month, the rink is just for the grown-ups. Next Adult Night:
Wednesday, November 18, 2026
7:30–9:30 PM
- 18+ to skate, 21+ to drink.
- Adult Night is once a month now — future dates are announced on our Facebook page.
Celebrate on wheels
Birthday & Private Parties
Three birthday packages to fit your crew — tap a price to see everything that's included. Plus private parties with the whole rink to yourselves, and catering if you'd like us to handle the food.
Package A — $150
Maximum capacity: 20 guests
- 10 admissions with skate rentals
- Party area setups included
- 1 large 16″ pizza (cheese, pepperoni, or half & half) or hot dogs with chips
- 2 pitchers of soda
- Up to 10 additional non-skating guests may join (no seating or paper goods provided for them)
Package B — $225
Maximum capacity: 30 guests
- 15 admissions with skate rentals
- Party area setups included
- 1½ large 16″ pizzas (cheese or pepperoni) or hot dogs with chips
- 3 pitchers of soda
- Up to 15 additional non-skating guests may join (no seating or paper goods provided for them)
Package C — $300
Maximum capacity: 40 guests
- 20 admissions with skate rentals
- Party area setups included
- 2 large 16″ pizzas (cheese or pepperoni) or hot dogs with chips
- 4 pitchers of soda
- Up to 20 additional non-skating guests may join (no seating or paper goods provided for them)
Every birthday package: paper goods are included to match your package (extras available for purchase). Decorations are welcome — just please don't attach anything to the walls (no tape, glue, nails, or staples). Confetti and gum are not permitted. For in-session parties, outside food and drinks aren't allowed — except birthday treats like cake, cupcakes, ice cream cake, or individual ice cream cups. Want the private birthday room? It's available for session parties for +$50 on top of the package price. A non-refundable $50 deposit reserves your party, with the remaining balance due one week before your event.
Private Parties — The Whole Rink, Just Your Group
Your party is the only group in the building. Every private party includes admission, skate rental, and a DJ. Two-hour prices by group size — and the price covers anyone entering the building:
$450Up to 75 guests
$575Up to 100 guests
$687.50Up to 125 guests
$787.50Up to 150 guests
$875Up to 175 guests
$950Up to 200 guests
You may bring your own food and drinks, as long as they're purchased from a licensed facility — Florida law doesn't permit home-cooked food to be brought into the facility. You're responsible for your own paper goods. A non-refundable $100 deposit reserves your private party, with the balance due one week before your event.
Let Us Cater Your Party
Available the day of your party
Cheese Sticks (20)$15
Nachos & Cheese$15
Onion Rings (25)$20
Chicken Nuggets (30)$25
Fried Pickles (50)$25
Popcorn Tub$5
Cheese Pizza (16″)$16
Half & Half Pizza (16″)$17
Pepperoni Pizza (16″)$18
Hot Dogs (min. 10)$3 each
Pitchers of Soda$6
Platters — 48 hours' notice
Prices confirmed when you make your reservation.
Veggie Platter$40
Cheese Tray$40
Fruit Tray$40
Combo Tray$40
Beer & wine cash bar available for your party — just ask when you book.
Request Your Party Date
Pick your date and package and send it over — or just call us at (352) 671-8100 if you'd rather talk it through.
Bring the whole crew
Groups & Fundraisers
Groups of 10 or more get a discount during any public session. Churches, schools, sports teams, and fundraisers — bring your crew to the rink.
More than open skate
Our Clubs
Skate-A-Way South is home ice — well, home wood — for Ocala's skating clubs. Interested in joining one? Call us at (352) 671-8100 and we'll point you to the right crew.
Ocala Speed
Our inline speed racing team. Ocala Speed trains and races right here at the rink — built for skaters who want to go fast and compete. Ask us how to join the team.
Ocala Artistic Club
Artistic and figure skating on quad skates — spins, jumps, footwork and routines, practiced on our wooden floor. Call the rink for current club details.
Ocala Hockey Club
Inline hockey at the rink, with practices on Mondays and games on Saturdays per the club's flyer pictured here. $8 to play — call us for the latest details.
Life on the Floor
From our skaters
Community Gallery
Our skaters are the best part of this rink. Send us your favorite Skate-A-Way South photos — tag us or message us on Facebook — and the best ones land right here.
This wall is waiting for your photos.
Birthday wins, first laps, black-light nights — if it's Skate-A-Way South, we want to see it. Message us your best shots on Facebook and we'll add our favorites to the gallery.
Come see us
Find Us in Ocala
We're on East Silver Springs Blvd — tap below for directions, a call, or to follow along on Facebook.
Skate-A-Way South
2008 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL 34471Get Directions → (352) 671-8100Tap to call Follow us on FacebookSession updates, Adult Night dates & special eventsGood to know before you roll
- Home of the Ocala Speed inline racing team and local skating clubs.
- Family-owned and rolling since October 5, 2013.
- Questions about a session, party, or group pack? Call us or message us on Facebook.