Close Menu
  • CURRENT ISSUE
    • Cover Story
    • Profiles – Companies, Products & People
    • Spotlight Feature
    • VR Spotlight
    • Favorites & Special Reports
    • Bob Cooney Special Reports
    • Editorial
    • Datebook
    • Columns
      • Q&A with AMOA
      • Q&A with AAMA
      • NOW TRENDING by Howard McAuliffe & Nick DiMatteo
      • George McAuliffe’s GAMEROOM GURU
      • Adam Pratt’s ENDGAME
      • Jack Guarnieri’s JERSEY JACK
      • Beth Standlee’s PARTY PROFESSOR
      • Clint Novak’s PRIZE PATROL
      • FUN ACROSS AMERICA
      • Frank Seninsky’s FRANK TALK
      • Tom Fricke’s REDEMPTION & THE LAW
      • Randy White GUEST ESSAY
  • INSTANT REPLAY
  • PODCASTS & VIDEOS
    • The RePlay Podcast
    • Machines, Myths & Legends
    • Older Audio/Video Archive
  • GET REPLAY
    • Subscriptions
    • Sample Copies
    • Order Back Issues
    • Index
  • ABOUT
    • About RePlay Magazine
    • Meet the Team
    • Cookie Policy
  • LINKS
  • CONTACT
Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
Trending
  • Foundations Next Week Featuring Industry Experts
  • Arachnid’s Mike Gannon Retires After 42-Year Career
  • Jim Hines Returns to Univest
  • Betson Part of Huge Install at Elston Electric
  • Hippie Fish Mini-Golf FEC Now Open in Gulfport
  • First National Darts Day Rousing Success for BullShooter
  • VNEA Names Mike Wiltse New Executive Director
  • QubicaAMF Launches New Scoring System
X (Twitter) Facebook RSS Instagram YouTube
RePlay Magazine
  • CURRENT ISSUE
    • Cover Story
    • Profiles – Companies, Products & People
    • Spotlight Feature
    • VR Spotlight
    • Favorites & Special Reports
    • Bob Cooney Special Reports
    • Editorial
    • Datebook
    • Columns
      • Q&A with AMOA
      • Q&A with AAMA
      • NOW TRENDING by Howard McAuliffe & Nick DiMatteo
      • George McAuliffe’s GAMEROOM GURU
      • Adam Pratt’s ENDGAME
      • Jack Guarnieri’s JERSEY JACK
      • Beth Standlee’s PARTY PROFESSOR
      • Clint Novak’s PRIZE PATROL
      • FUN ACROSS AMERICA
      • Frank Seninsky’s FRANK TALK
      • Tom Fricke’s REDEMPTION & THE LAW
      • Randy White GUEST ESSAY
  • INSTANT REPLAY
  • PODCASTS & VIDEOS
    • The RePlay Podcast
    • Machines, Myths & Legends
    • Older Audio/Video Archive
  • GET REPLAY
    • Subscriptions
    • Sample Copies
    • Order Back Issues
    • Index
  • ABOUT
    • About RePlay Magazine
    • Meet the Team
    • Cookie Policy
  • LINKS
  • CONTACT
RePlay Magazine
You are at:Home»INSTANT REPLAY»Skatetown USA Shuts Shop After 17 Years in Business

Skatetown USA Shuts Shop After 17 Years in Business

0
By Matt Harding on April 16, 2020 INSTANT REPLAY

Unfortunately, as the economic shutdown lingers, longtime businesses are already starting to go under, including Skatetown USA, a family roller skating rink in West Chester, Ohio. The rink will officially close May 1 after 17 years of operation, according to a post on their Facebook page.

“Due to the current economic conditions created by the coronavirus and the state mandates, the financial impact on the roller skating business has been too much to recover from, and to keep the high standards of operations that we have provided over the years,” the post said. “We would like to thank all of our customers for the years of support and allowing us to serve so many of you and your families! We would also like to thank West Chester Township officials and the surrounding school districts for the support they have all given Skatetown USA over the years! We will continue to cherish the many memories and friendships that have been formed through roller skating at Skatetown USA!”

All of the equipment and supplies are now for sale by contacting owner Ken Roesel kenskatetownusa@aol.com. With Ken’s birthday being today, April 17, his daughter Ashley Niehaus posted on the Skatetown USA page that they’re having a drive-by parade from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to celebrate.

“With having to unexpectedly close all he’s known the last 30 years, he has his spirits down this year,” she said of her father’s many years operating Skatetown USA and previously Golden Skates. “We are asking those who have great memories at Skatetown USA or even Golden Skates to come drive by the rink with signs or just anything to say Happy Birthday and/or thank him for the years he has dedicated to the community!”

Closure Roller Skating Skatetown USA
Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email
Previous ArticleGoldfinger Promotes “Skinless Touch” Tech
Next Article Bowling Alley Construction Continues in Canada

Related Posts

Foundations Next Week Featuring Industry Experts

Arachnid’s Mike Gannon Retires After 42-Year Career

Jim Hines Returns to Univest

Comments are closed.







RePlay Logo

RePlay Magazine is a monthly trade publication covering the game center and route business. Since 1975, RePlay has been reporting on the equipment, people and trends that have made "coin-op" a fun and exciting business.

Get the FREE Instant RePlay Newsletter

Sign up and receive newsletters to keep you in the know.


© 2025 RePlay Magazine - All rights reserved. For permission to reproduce content, email editor@replaymag.com.
  • About
  • Privacy
  • Contact

Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.