A New Rollerskating Rink is Now Open in the Corridor

Johnson County now has its very own roller skating rink! Glide & Go Skate City has officially opened its doors in the Iowa City Marketplace!

About Glide & Go

Glide & Go Skate City is a new roller skating rink that opened last month (March) in the 27,000-square foot building at 1676 Sycamore St in Iowa City, the former home of JoAnn Fabrics. When we first found out about the new business in August of 2025, it was announced that they expected to start welcoming customers in January of 2026. Unfortunately, the opening ended up being delayed a few months. According to the Daily Iowan, owner Alicia Crews said the delay was due to "personal family issues and the building’s fire code compliance."

Despite the setback, Glide & Go was able to have their official opening back on March 13th, and their weekly schedule has continued to evolve as they continue their "soft launch" period. The skate floor is open and skate rentals are now available, and there are several events and skate camps already on the calendar for the coming weeks. The space will also be available to book for private parties and events.

Glide & Go Skate City via Facebook

Know Before You Go

Before you plan your visit to Glide & Go Skate City, here are some things you need to know ahead of time:

General skate admission is $12 per skater (there are also memberships available)
Skate rental costs an additional $2 - there are no rollerblades available to rent, only traditional 4-wheel roller skates
Socks are required - the venue does NOT sell them
All skaters are required to sign a waiver (which you can view & sign online HERE)
Only credit/debit cards are accepted as payment - NO cash

For more information, visit the business' official website HERE.

Glide & Go Skate City via Facebook

Hours & Updates

Glide & Go Skate City's hours (as listed on the website) are:

Wednesday & Thursday from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday & Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. & 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Sunday from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.

*The hours listed on Facebook are slightly different*

For the latest updates from the new venue, follow the official Facebook page HERE.

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