Discovery Green in Downtown, Houston has announced the return of their outdoor rink this season. Beginning February 9, Houstonians can roller skate at the foot of the city skyline with tickets now on sale!
“This spring, Discovery Green visitors can enjoy roller-skating fun at Houston’s only outdoor roller rink. Let the good times roll at this Instagram-worthy spot that’s fun for all ages!”
When is it open?
The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green opens on February 9. Once in operation, the rink will be open every day until March 31. On Monday through Thursdays, the rink will be open from 5 – 10 pm, on Fridays from 5 – 11 pm, on Saturdays and school holidays from 11 am – 11 pm, and on Sundays from 11 am – 8 pm.
Where is the rink?
This rink is located at 1500 Mckinney Street inside Discovery Green in Downtown, Houston.
Are there special nights to go?
Each spring, Discovery Green hosts a variety of themed nights on different nights of the week.
From 7 pm – 10 pm on Saturdays, Skate Party Saturdays feature DJ Boris-spun jams.
On select Mondays, from 5 pm – 10 pm, the rink hosts Cheap Skate Nights, where patrons can enjoy discounted sessions priced at $8 (plus tax).
Beginners can come by from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm for The Lab at The Rink, in which Daisies and Pancakes’ skate instructors will be on-site to offer lessons for skaters 5-and-up.
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Clutch City Wednesdays are hosted from 5 pm – 10 pm on Wednesdays. Here, visitors are encouraged to wear Houston sports gear from $2 admission as they skate to music by Houston artists.
On Thursdays from 5 pm – 10 pm, university students can skate for a $2 discount on College Student Night. Students must provide their valid school IDs. Skaters don’t have to be students on Thursdays, though students will be the only ones to receive the discount.
Lastly, Discovery Green hosts FUNomenal Fridays from 8 pm – 11 pm. Here, DJ Monstaa will be spinning beats as a light show suffuses the rink in fantastic colors.
At 2 pm on Sunday, March 3, the rink will host a free general public skate.
How much does it cost?
General admission at The Rink: Rolling at Discovery Green is priced at $12 (plus tax). Aside from the discount nights previously mentioned, general ($2) discounted prices are available for first responders, members of the military, as well as Discovery Green donors.
The rink at Discovery Green is also the perfect outing for families, field trips, birthdays, company parties, and benevolent cult gatherings. For group plans, the rink does require advanced reservations.