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Branch Brook Park Roller Skating Center
Clifton Avenue, 7th Ave, Newark, NJ 07104, United States
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St
Review №1

We had a blast! Music was great, its a safe and fun place. My only issue was that it was soo hot in there. Please turn the AC or use the big fan that was unplugged! We ended up leaving early because of how hot me and my friend were especially while wearing the masks.

Na
Review №2

This place is great. definitely coming back with my people’s. Definitely recommend

Da
Review №3

Kool place to be. Just skate, chill and let the music carry you. Oh and dont forget its also family friendly

El
Review №4

Came for the first time and had a blast!!!! Ive been trying to find a good skating rink and I think we found it!!!! Let me break it down really quick.... the music was current, enjoyable, dance-worthy, the rink is a big but can get a bit congested (but thats why they have sessions), make sure you bring quarters if you need to lock up your belongings.... note; wish they had more food options but other than that I was super happy, i will be returning

ra
Review №5

Please change the hours to public skating on Tuesday it’s my birthday and I really want to enjoy. Thanks!!

Fa
Review №6

I like this place because its for kids and adults to have fun together. The security in this place is safe. The only downside is the bathrooms. Not clean and this is not healthy and safe.

Mi
Review №7

Its was good but have try Grown up time tho

Mo
Review №8

Love love love this place! Amazing music and brings back an old school flair to a sport that is hard to find in the Northeast. The staff is super friendly and the only complaint I have about this place is that so many of the skaters are advanced that they almost knock intermediate and beginner skaters down. The pizza isn’t half bad and it’s super roomy. I often travel from Queens NY all the way to Newark to visit this place. Such an amazing time, especially on adult nights.

An
Review №9

A friend and I decided to go skating and looked up roller skating. Branch Brook came up with great reviews but, it was an hour away in Newark NJ. We were skeptical but, decided to take the drive. We are older ( in our 50s ). We arrived a little early on a Saturday evening 7 pm session. A crowd was forming already outside. They hard people already organizing the line. We get in and the facility was very clean and the staff extremely nice. I had skates and we had to get a pair for my friend. What a great time we had. It was a nice crowd but, not too many people. I am not sure if they limited the number of people. Music was on point for skating. People looked like the were really enjoying themselves a lot. I huge Birthday party was going on in another section. I will definitely be going back.

La
Review №10

The event price was good. I love that they have events with meals included. The music was good. They dont do any of the typical roller rink games (hokey-pokey, dice/number game, racing), change directions, or couple skating so it was kind of boring after a while.

Mi
Review №11

Last of the skating rings. Enjoyed it so much.

El
Review №12

Outstanding Experience ... nice atmosphere, fabulous people, safe and clean place ...

Ol
Review №13

This place is fun!!! It may not be the cleanest because of all the foot traffic. This was a part of my childhood and I will always have a place in my heart for it.

MR
Review №14

Oct 8 th ...The DJ music was Bad, anytime people are sitting around, the music aint great, I would never come back on Thursday again .Water fountain taped up$3.00 bottles of soda in the machine ..for all that money I spent traveling from NYC, wasnt worth it

De
Review №15

I didnt like this rink too much. I went on a Saturday night Theres only one rink, so the kiddies and adults skate together....just a BAD idea! At intervals, the DJ alternates and advises the adults/kids to vacate the rink floor so that group can skate. If its not your group, you have to stand on the sidelines for 15-20 minutes, and wait for the DJ to alternate. Very weird.There was only 1 attendant giving out the skates. Ridiculous for a Saturday night. Needless to say, the line for skates was unbelievable! They ran out of my size skates. Staff is very young, so customer service is non-existent. I will not be returning.

Ad
Review №16

First time here with my family and it was great no problems at all. Had a great time. The music was wayyyy to loud but other then that it was good.

Un
Review №17

Roller-skating here can be like playing a game and trying to avoid bashing into a little kid running rampant on those, rather big, white training-wheel devices. Im no pro skater myself, beginner actually, but this wouldnt be a problem if the staff kept doing their job correctly. I remember, years back, the staff would direct little kids going into the right - FORWARD - direction around the skating rink. This helped eliminate collision some, especially in a place there are hundreds of people. Kids can be going into the opposite direction, nearly crashing into someone else, and the staff will only help them out if they fall down. Well why not attempt to CIRCUMVENT the amount of collisions, by guiding each kid to skate in a way which is considerate of others. My problem, if it was not obvious, is with the staff- definitely not the little kiddies themselves. Additionally, the music is horrible. Try playing some variety.

Ar
Review №18

Great place for a party

Jo
Review №19

You have to pay like seven dollars for those white things that help you learn how to roller skate it should be like $2

St
Review №20

I was there on Saturday, and what an experience. It was my first time roller skating it was so much fun! The staff was friendly and helpful. The DJ was really good too. I was a little skeptical about the skates since they look old, but they performed well. There’s lockers where you can put your stuff for .50c and, two police officers by the door just to be safe. So overall, the environment is chill, and family oriented.

Sh
Review №21

This rink will never be bought out or destroyed because it is funded by the city. With that being said, the place is being ran on a shoe string budget. Aside from that, thank goodness skaters have a place to go to being that the other rinks have been closed down. I go to have a good time, get some exercise and go home.

jo
Review №22

Fun place to bring kids. Went with my kids and had a blast !!

Pr
Review №23

I just got here but its not bad so far. I probably will be back.

El
Review №24

My experience was amazing! I went there with some of my friends, and we had an amazing time! Highly recommended!!!

Ta
Review №25

Great place to hang out, I really enjoy myself

Ro
Review №26

We are from out of town and celebrated our sons 6th birthday at this roller skating rink. Its a bit pricey in my opinion. The admission and skate rental was $14. for kids, non-skating parents were $2., the little gate skate helpers were an additional $7, to rent. The music and atmosphere was good. The food and drinks were delicious, and well priced. Except the cotton candy, it was stale with crunchy crystals along the bottom.

VE
Review №27

My kids had fun!!they just wished they had more games to play.

Pa
Review №28

Best place to see cherry blossom in this area...

Ja
Review №29

Love this spot. Went for my sons 5th bday and he enjoyed himself along with his friends. Affordable entrance rates although you have to pay $7 if u want the skating helping rack for your kids. Because if you arent alert, kids will leave them unattended and others will grab it. Now u have to rent another one for $7 each

Cr
Review №30

These people are amazing I love ️ them and they are the best skating rink I been to

Go
Review №31

Visited from out of town. Inexpensive activity for the kids. Music was good.Cons: The young lady working the ticket window the night of 1/12/2019 at 8pm had a really bad attitude and should not be in customer service. The tokens ran out in the machine so the games were limited. I wanted to purchase $20 worth of tokens but only $6 was available at the prize register.

De
Review №32

The kitchen area REALLY NEEDS TO IMPROVE WITH SERVICE. One person Taking orders and money and serveing food. So what are the other people doing back there. I did see some servicing the party table, but there were people just standing back there. The women bath need bleach and zapp. It just smells like a big butt!!! The music was bumping and people were having a good time.

As
Review №33

Great place and I hope these people keep it up if I could give this place a million I would

Tr
Review №34

We loved skating there. The pizza was actually very delicious with drink special. The music was good at times. Old school my favorite mixed with the new. The crowd was pleasant and respectful at the 3 to 6 pm time slot. I felt safe and good customer service. I definitely will return again very soon.

Dy
Review №35

This place is the best place I have been in New Jersey my cousins loved it it was amazing

As
Review №36

Had an awesome time!!! they usually always play a good variety of music!! Friendly environment

Ga
Review №37

When I saw the place the line was already long so I knew it was a good place if other people like it when I walked it the staff was nice and the place was beautiful they need to keep it up

Ke
Review №38

It is a Greta place I love the beautiful lights on the skate floor online it looks a little bit crazy because the pictures are old but in person it is a beautiful place it is a great place

ON
Review №39

Came here for my birthday and had a blast with my friends

De
Review №40

Very nice vibe and clean!! I truly enjoyed myself!!! Came on Sunday night so adult night. I havent been skating in a while but if you cant skate stay in center lol

Ev
Review №41

Had loads of fun!! Staff and guests were really awesome!! DJ was amazing!! It was really worth coming out in the rain for.

Ma
Review №42

It was fun, but you skate at your own risk, and you are asked to sign a waiver.

Sh
Review №43

Friday night adult nights from 10-1:30a DJ Tone was on point with beats that will keep you skating AND dancing! I had a great time! #MustSee4yourself

Sh
Review №44

My kids love it here

YK
Review №45

To me it is the best skating rink in New Jersey it might look bad online but oh my god it is great especially the glow lights

So
Review №46

Good place to skate. Rentals are available and the have space for kids parties. They also have skate trainers for kids and adults.

E
Review №47

Went on a Wednesday night. Had a blast!! Went by myself. It was Great to watch the good skaters and the music was on point !

Ka
Review №48

Great place to hang out with friends!! Usually pretty packed, and theres a lot to do even when youre not skating--like arcade games! Super cool

Ge
Review №49

It was a fun place for the whole family. Great atmosphere!!

Ch
Review №50

Good place to keep kids entertained

Dh
Review №51

Really nice for kid parties very crowded

Da
Review №52

I go every Sunday night for adult night its good exercise a great place to skate

An
Review №53

I wish there was a zero rating to give this place.Saddens me to think of all the times Ive sent my kids here and to know that Aug 10th one of my twin boys fell there while skating, dislocated his hip, had to do emergency surgery and all that and not even once has the management team even reached out to me to hear the outcome. Very sad! People have become so heartless!I thank God he is still alive and well! He will heal completely!

Gu
Review №54

Oh, I love it. Just wanted to see how was the atmosphere, before taking my daughter, its a really nice place to be with the kids and burn some calories. I read before that you cant bring your own skate, but I asked and they told me that its ok to bring your wheels. I like in-line skates. I would recommend this place to everyone

Vi
Review №55

Cant skate to save my life but its a nice spot to take your kids. Mondays are family fun night take advantage of there prices. Do eat at home first the food is expensive

Ni
Review №56

Wife and I tried it out today. It felt like a all children skate. Session was suppose to end at 6 but we had to clear the floor at 5:35 to allow the birthday guest to take up the entire rink. The DJ played two songs for the birthday boy. After the songs ended it was ten mins left and everyone was directed to leave. If I pay for a full session that ends at 6, I expect to get what I pay for. Word of advice for the DJ play songs that are a little more modern. All of that techno and 1950 jazz wasnt cutting it!!! Let me add the food was cold and the fries added a extra 25 mins of waiting time.

Zi
Review №57

Best place ever

Im
Review №58

Great family fun. And roller skating is always the bomb!

Ka
Review №59

It was good but dont get food from there it be under cook but only there pizza

Ya
Review №60

Its a good place to go if you want to have fun roller skating. The only problem was they told my mom she had to pay $14 for a 2 year old to skate. But other then that we had fun

Su
Review №61

Good size facility... love the fact that they have skates for toddlers.. my 2 year had fun just wish there was a smaller rink for kids because some of the older folks almost tumbled over them when they fell but its a fun place for the family

Ha
Review №62

This is a really good place to make you and your kids happy. I like the fact that is like a disco with all the lights, and the music it really gives me some 80s or 90s vibes even though I was born in 2000s this place has some for everyone

Hi
Review №63

I love this place I walked in this place and it was amazing I came here twice and it’s always decoration amazing service keep it UP!!!

Ka
Review №64

I had a great time. I started lessons today. Polite and helpful staff. Marcel helped me a lot.

Vi
Review №65

The atmosphere is always pleasant. Children and adults skate together peacefully. Really the only place to go and skate.

Kr
Review №66

Confortable, nice rink very under staff I had to wait an hour for chicken strips and the place almost empty. I can see every employee there was sooooo feedup and unmotivated. Even do the facility is amazing I don’t feel motivated to come back. Rather keep looking for a place people isn’t so unhappy.

Ta
Review №67

I love this place. Its always clean, the staff is helpful and the music is great. A little pricey for food and drinks but a fun time.

le
Review №68

Great music to work out to while you skating Wonderful people to get to know

Ju
Review №69

My niece, boyfriend, and I had a great time here. We attended the All the Pizza you can eat night and really had a blast! The pizza was good, brought me back to my childhood. Lots of positivity and fun! Workers were helpful - didnt have any negative experiences with them. They were enjoying themselves despite them actually being at work. There were always nice people their to assist my niece whenever she fell (when I wasnt falling myself). I wish that the adult sized skates supported your ankle more. (This just means Ill purchase my own skates!) The bathrooms are disgusting! Have your kids go before leaving home and you should have a great time! Newarks hidden gem!

Ma
Review №70

The staff is friendly and the rink was newly renovated.

St
Review №71

Attended childs birthday party. Rink wss manageable. Kids had lots of floor space to skate. Police are security so no incidents were observed. Area of city is not the best

Ta
Review №72

Located inside Branch Brook Park. Follow the road until you see the cars parked on either side of the street. Parking lot in front of rink is smallish but ample spaces as I stated inside park road(s). Upbeat, lively, house music set on Sunday nights. Crowd is great. Lots to see!

Re
Review №73

Too many unsupervised young adults running around the place and knocking into everyone on the floor to have an enjoyable skate.

Da
Review №74

Music is always on point, rink still in great condition.. bathrooms need a serious renovation!!

me
Review №75

Great family place fun for all ages

Ty
Review №76

Awesome gospel skate night every first Friday

sh
Review №77

The skating part everything was wonderful. But when I went to order food which was a #9 the young girl tried to give me pizza that was sitting in there for over 40 mins after I waited for a lil over 30 mins for fresh food that I requested then was very disrespectful to me I wont NEVER buy any food from there and the fact that the pizza sat in the for over 40 mins and she was trying to sell it board of health should be there

Em
Review №78

The rollar rink is fine, but the customer service is awful. An arcade machine i was playing on broke down and every staff member told me to ask someone else. Would not reccomoned for anyone looking for a good birthday party place.

Do
Review №79

I visited the Sunday night 9pm to 1 am session. It was Amazing. Good Music. Hip hop with a mic of old classics from James Brown to Envogue. I also heard House and mellow techno. They have a nice mix of ages. Young and middle age people. Beautiful women and just a great energy. There is a familial feeling about this place. I love it there.

Ch
Review №80

Family friendly gospel skate nights every first Friday of the month!

Ad
Review №81

A wonderful experience, so exciting and I really enjoyed myself.Thanks to Dad and Mum Elijah Akinwumi.

An
Review №82

Great Community Fund more of these should be around

No
Review №83

This is the best place in America LOL

ga
Review №84

It was nice but they didnt have no food every thing i wanted to order they was out but over all they are nice and friendly

Ar
Review №85

Disaster. Many people pretend to be skating stars dont even know how to make a turn . Nobody even try to manage them

Da
Review №86

I cannot skate maybe put some workers to help people who doesnt know how to skate!

Pe
Review №87

Its a fun place to just go around and around and around to really good music. On sundays its adult night so theres no little ones getting in the way.

Cr
Review №88

Love it good place if you want to have a great night with the family. also birthday party for kids is good...

Sa
Review №89

Great music, great environment. I don’t appreciate employees cussing at each other around kids.

We
Review №90

This place brings back memories and its still awesome after all these years.

Ro
Review №91

They have a mixture of all kinds of music good vibe, not too far from here. Its Great for all kind of ages.

Da
Review №92

Great Family time skating rink on weekends... Grown and sexy fun time on Sunday nights... First Thursdays for those that get that true Roll Bounce ..

Ma
Review №93

One of the last urban roller rinks in the Northeast and it doesnt disappoint. The carpet glows in the dark, the rink is wood and 90s hip hop is on the soundtrack. Really fun and, if you grew up in the 80s, a blast of nostalgia. Only complaint? The skates are only in mens sizes.

Ev
Review №94

Fun place. Music can be inappropriate for kids at times. Look into the cheaper nights Monday night and Wednesday night? Make it like 6-7$ per person if you also need to rent skates. Some of the people there can really dance.Lockers are 50 cents quarters only. If you unlock it you need to pay to use it again so leave everything at once.You cant skate with bags on your person.I went on a slower day and they gave you wrist guards. Totally worth it if you dont know how to skate.Junk food available on site.

Jo
Review №95

The place has things you can lean on if you dont know how to skate

El
Review №96

Amazon atmosphere! My family and I will return again!

zo
Review №97

Its a typical rink, floors parents clean gum pieces of food, skates arent in great shape and should separate ages more took my 10 year old Saturday and out of 100 ppl at least 70 were kids under 5 using the Walker and not going in circle just all over the place they fall the walkers go flying, dangerous. Drinks were almost $4 for child size. Dont recommend

Ni
Review №98

It had great music, and theres always someone who works there out on the skating rink to help out those who dont know

Ya
Review №99

Best place in America

ME
Review №100

How nice place in spring!

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  • Address:Clifton Avenue, 7th Ave, Newark, NJ 07104, United States
  • Site:http://bbpskating.com/
  • Phone:+1 973-482-8900
Categories
  • Amusement center
  • Roller skating rink
  • Family restaurant
  • Video arcade
Working hours
  • Monday:6–8:30pm
  • Tuesday:9pm–12am
  • Wednesday:6–8:30pm
  • Thursday:9pm–12am
  • Friday:6:30–9pm
  • Saturday:11:30am–2pm
  • Sunday:3–5:30pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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