Skating Rinks

Merry-Go-Round Skate Center

Name: Merry-Go-Round Skate Center
Address: 6494 Whorton Bend Rd, Gadsden, AL 35901, Gadsden, AL, US
Telephone: (256) 547-4047
Rating: 4.1

★★★★☆ 4.1 (386 reviews)

📍 6494 Whorton Bend Rd, Gadsden, AL 35901

📞 (256) 547-4047

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🕐 Hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	6–8 PM
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	Closed
Friday	7–10:30 PM
Saturday	12:30–4 PM, 7–11 PM
Sunday	1:30–5 PM

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About Merry-Go-Round Skate Center

Merry-Go-Round Skate Center is a skating rink in Gadsden, AL. Merry-Go-Round Skate Center has been operating since at least the 1980s and maintains significant nostalgia value, with customers reporting they've been skating there since the 80s and 90s, making it a multi-generational skating destination in Gadsden, AL. Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars by 386 visitors.

Quick Facts

Rink Type: Roller skating
Skate Rental: Yes, $2-$4
Public Skate: Tuesday-Sunday sessions
Party Packages: From $99 (public) to $395 (private 2-hour)
Food: Snack bar with homemade pizza

💡 Did You Know?

🏛️Merry-Go-Round Skate Center has been operating since at least the 1980s and maintains significant nostalgia value, with customers reporting they've been skating there since the 80s and 90s, making it a multi-generational skating destination in Gadsden, AL
⭐The rink features beautiful wooden floors with top-notch lighting systems that have impressed professional rollerskaters who have visited rinks across the country
⭐Merry-Go-Round offers specialized programming for faith communities, including Christian music nights designed specifically for church youth groups
⭐The rink hosts adult-only skating sessions on the 5th Sundays of the month, attracting dedicated adult rollerskaters from across the country
🏛️Recent ownership changes and management updates have been noted by reviewers, suggesting the venue has undergone modernization efforts while maintaining its classic old-school skating rink atmosphere

💬 What Visitors Say

🕐Visit Tuesday or Thursday afternoon (12-3pm) sessions for a calmer, more family-friendly atmosphere. Avoid Saturday nights (7-11pm) which feature high-energy teen crowds and faster skating that can be unsafe for casual skaters and families.
💡Arrive right when the session starts to maximize your skating time, as you'll have the full session duration to enjoy the rink. Sessions range from 3-4.5 hours depending on day.
💬Budget $12-15 per person for a basic visit ($10 admission + $2 skate rental), or consider speed skates ($4 rental) if you're an experienced roller skater. Pizza and drinks from the snack bar add $6-14 per person.
💬The rink has a strong community and nostalgia appeal with well-maintained wooden floors and updated facilities. Staff are generally friendly and know regulars well, making it a welcoming environment for repeat visits.
💡For young children, stick to daytime sessions (Saturday 12:30-4pm or Sunday 1:30-5pm) which are more family-oriented. Avoid late-night all-skate sessions where unsupervised children and faster teen skaters create safety concerns.