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If you’re searching for things to do with kids in East Texas, especially when they’re stuck inside with way too much energy, skating rinks around the 903 area are a perfect solution.
Indoor skating is one of the easiest family friendly indoor activities in Tyler, TX. Kids can get moving, burn energy, and have fun while parents finally get a break from the “I’m bored” chorus.
If you’re feeling the same way, I’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of fun, kid-friendly skating rinks in East Texas that are perfect for shaking off cabin fever and turning an ordinary day into a memory filled with music, movement, and nonstop fun.
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Kilgore Skateland
Cost: $8 Skates included
Description: Family run skating rink offering a fun, active indoor space where kids and families can skate and enjoy classic roller rink entertainment.
Address: 2803 N Longview St, Kilgore, TX 75662
Phone: (903) 984-3729
Website/Facebook: Kilgore Skateland
Good Times Skate
Cost: Varies by skating sessions and events
Description: Family entertainment center featuring roller skating and go karts for active, high energy fun.
Address: 517 Progress Way, Athens, TX 75751
Phone: (903) 677-1168
Website/Facebook: Good Times Skate Athens
Gilmer Starplex
Cost: $5 – $10, depending on the night
Description: Family friendly roller skating rink that has been a local staple since the 1960s, offering a fun place for kids and families to skate together.
Address: 1152 Hwy 271 S, Gilmer, TX 75644
Phone: (903) 680-7588
Website/Facebook: Gilmer Starplex
REO Starplex & Event Center
Cost: $10 includes skate rental
Description: Family skating and event center offering roller skating sessions, birthday parties, and group entertainment.
Address: 4716 W Loop 281, Longview, TX 75604
Phone: (903) 201-3512
Website/Facebook: REO Starplex & Event Center
Skateland USA
Cost: $8
Description: Local roller skating rink serving families for over 10 years, offering open skate sessions and a fun indoor activity for kids and teens.
Address: 2050 S Jackson St, Jacksonville, TX 75766
Phone: (903) 586-6666
Website/Facebook: Skateland USA
Let’s Roll Skating Rink
Cost: $7 per person
Description: Family friendly roller skating rink offering a simple, fun place for kids and families to skate together.
Address: 649 FM 1799, Golden, TX 75444
Phone: (903) 497-6111
Website/Facebook: Let’s Roll Skating Rink
Did we miss any fun indoor play?
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Looking for more ways to beat the summer heat?
Check out our Story Times Guide to find even more indoor fun for the whole family.
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Head over to our Arts & Crafts Guide to get the creative juices flowing across East Texas.
Whatever you choose, there are plenty of ways to stay cool and make lasting memories this summer… but the secret to actually enjoying it? Having the right essentials packed and ready.
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If I missed any pools, feel free to drop the details in the comments, and I’ll be sure to add them to the list!
