I lived in an addition (a group of houses all on one dead end street) that was RIGHT BEHIND the local skating rink. So I simply walked down the hill and I was there.
Naturally I had my own skates and box to hold them, with lots of random, goofy stickers adorning it.
I had 3 things on my mind while I waited in line to get in. The hot dogs, the video games, and the girl working behind the counter. I loved all three.

Soooo many good times were had there. And one, forgettable, birthday party (to which I wore denim jeans and a light denim jacket - UGH!).
My old skating rink has since been changed into the home office of a construction company...

Here is my POORLY EXECUTED rendition of what it looked like when I went there in my youth...

It wasn't much to look at, but it served it's purpose well.
Recently I happened upon an awesome site that still specializes in roller skates...

It's nice to see that these aren't completely gone forever.