"Great family fun!!! The dj played a variety of music as well. They have a PVC made balance assistance on wheels for added stability if needed for an additional fee. If you check out their website they do have different specials that are available on different days of the week."
"We went on a Saturday and it was pretty dead, which was actually great! But I hear that it goes down on Thursdays for adults (BYOB) and Sundays for families. So we are definitely planning a girls night out and taking the kids again!! 💯✅🥳"
"The management and staff were wonderful. Very clean great place to have a birthday party"
"Walter is so positive the playlist is amazing no matter what day I go and the staff members are very kind. I've been going since January of this year and this place is so good I think deserves more than five stars!"
"Walter was so patient with my 5 year old daughter, who was not completely confident in the rink. Walter really gave her the boost she needed; with his patience and willingness to try different approaches, to keep on trying. Although in the end she got frustrated, she wants to try again. Thank you Walter, for making this experience a positive one!"
"I went for the first time to celebrate my daughters 14th birthday with our family of 8 including a newborn and I accidentally left my sun glasses behind. I called after we left and they said no one had turned them in. The following day the GM Walter was kind enough to find our number in their call log and called me and told me that they had found my glasses. Come to find out an employee had found them and was honest enough to say he had them and turned them in. I am very happy that there still is people who are honest out there. To say the least we will absolutely be back and will give them plenty of more business. You don't find honest employees or businesses anymore and these guys earned my continued business. Thank yall!"
"This place was fun. The kids had a blast. It was clean and really nice. The atmosphere was really good. You could tell the employees loved working there. I even told one of them I could tell she liked working there her response was, "I love this job." When employees like what they do, it makes the atmosphere better. We drove from Hondo specifically to this place because almost all the reviews I saw the owner replied in some way. It showed he cared enough for reviews, so I knew he would care about his facility. We will be back soon."
"Absolutely love it here❤️This rink is the closest in comparison to my old skating rink back in the day on the South Side. The DJ was great! Actually played a good selection of music from different genres."
"I took my 9yo daughter and we had a great time. The owners are friendly and you can tell they work hard and love what they do. I think this may be family owned. The facilities are a bit old but they’re well kept. Prices are good, they have a small snack bar with icees, nachos…etc. They pause regular skate time for red light green light and other games like they used to when I was younger. It’s a good time here. We’re coming back again next weekend and also having my daughter’s birthday party here this year."
"Wow! Such a terrific skate rink! Clean, very well managed, family-friendly, and fun music for parents & kids. I highly recommend it."
"Went on Thursday Adult night with my cousins for an "old school" night out. Was lots of fun. Music was good and they allow you to bring in your own beverages. It also had a good crowd. A mix of all adult ages. I'd go again."
"Our experience at Carvel was the absolute best! My kids had a blast for their first time roller skating. ✅"
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"We had an amazing time! We appreciate the hospitality 😊 our kids had so much fun 🛼♥️"
"Can't say enough about the manager "Walter Taylor " The absolute best customer service I have ever experienced!! 20/10!!!! And now that they're starting to repair the floor it's going to be even more fun than it already is!"
"Our football team had the end of season party. The music, vibe, customer service and professionalism was on point! We had a blast"
"Came here as a teen and now bringing my kids here very fun and staff friendly ! Love this place brings back memories from back in the day when I used to skate . The vibe is great I’d definitely come back and Thursdays is Adult Night going to check it out"
"We reserved an area for a team function and the staff was on point! We'll definitely be back."
"We had a great experience we were there for a birthday party and had a lot of fun"
"Went their for my wife's company event. Clean place, awesome atmosphere and great customer service. Kids had a blast, and we are planning to revisit soon. Will recommend to kids, families, or any corporate events/parties."
"Great time! Feels like you go back in time to skate, very 90's!!! Loved it!"
"Good location; impressed with overall cleanliness including the bathrooms and carpet; open party room concept; staff very engaging and attentive"
"Had a lovely skate in this nicely air conditioned facility. No matter your skate level you will be comfortable here. Some impressive skaters will go out every once in a while and show amazing skill which makes you hopeful for your skating future. They offer good quality skates and of course the kids have to get a slushie. The staff and patrons are friendly, my family will continue to come again and again. I hope they start a season pass type of deal one of they kids said they'd rather have a member ship to the skating rink than a gym, I couldn't agree more. Thanks guys!"
"Did you know that you can rent out this place for a private party? Well, you can! The staff is super friendly and will play whatever kind of music you need or like. Also, they can change the lighting to your preference. My first time here and it was an exceptional experience!"
"We've been going to Car-Vel Skating Rink for about a month now. Every time we go, we get taken care by everyone. Dixie always checks us in and handles our transaction. She is absolutely helpful and the sweetest. We also love Julianni, she's also fun to talk to and we always get our snacks and drinks whenever we need something. The only thing that I don't really care for is the music selection on Sundays for Family Day. We have a 2 year old daughter and sometimes the music can be a little inappropriate for the younger crowd with families. Overall though, it's a great rink with great people and great vibes."
"Love this place the skaters are awesome and the prices are amazing, also the one guy Willow he's funny as heck and overall chill guy. You go carvel!!"
"Amazing time! I loved it here definitely coming back again! Enjoyed the session with a lot of my friends and Great Music ! I believe his name was willow amazing customer service and overall a good place to go hang out!"
"Great time. Went on adult night. Most of the music was geared to the younger adults. I was expecting a lot more eighties and nineties music."
"Had a birthday party there this past weekend and the kids had a blast! Our party host did a great job and always made sure we were ok and had such a great attitude. Thank you again for playing a part in making my sons day great!"
"If you love skating, search no more! The atmosphere and staff (Carlene) are top notch. We will only skate here from now on. See you there👱🏼♀️"
"What a great spot for friends and family! You gotta come here if it’s either date night or a family fun night. Great spot and great people"
"Times are totally wrong....Ok for three people 56 dollers. Includes skates. Still looks the same from ten years ago..outside. the floor/rug was redone and they put this brite floor rug which is quite Brite. Birthdays stop us from skating. They birthday booths. Very pretty redorated the rests rooms..pretty nice. From ten years ago. Just that they stop us from skating for birthday is a thing..so i guess eat something or drinks not too much to eat here so id say eat before u get here. Pay alot so try to spend time here for the price they charge...3 people $56 adults..restrooms redone also..looks pretty not so space to sit do their hours on here are wrong. online times are posted.."
"My daughter goes here every time with her friends. They have fun and it's a safe place."
"My Daughter's have been taking skating lessons at Carville Skate Center in Leon Valley for 6 months now & they love it. If it wasn't for their amazing professional skating coach, Chasity, they would still be using a skate mate or holding onto the wall. They enjoy the lessons so much & keep progressing during each lesson. The skating lessons have given them a sense of courage to go out on the skating floor & not worry about falling down, instead they are learning new tricks along with being able to backwards skate.❣️👩👧👧💪"
"One of the nicest locations for skating here in town. Well kept inside and outside the building. Looks up to date and modern compared to some of the other skating facilities here in San Antonio.
Definitely recommend for small and young children. They have friendly and helpful staff to those who aren't as great on skates. Excellent job Car-Vel!!"
"This was absolutely Fun for My Family and I.
We got the butterfly room and the Tiktok it was spacious and the vibes were awesome..All in all it was lit!!! I will be bringing my family into making more of our children's birthday events here."
"My daughter has been taking lessons here for 3 month's and loves it! My daughter has progressed so much. Her trainer Chasity is an amazing teacher. She is so patient and kind. We just love her. Thank you so much for all you do!"
"i loved it my daughter had such an awesome time with her friends, the staff was super awesome & friendly very helpful as well dj was awesome too
thank you for making my daughters night she had fun!!"
"I take classes here. Chasity is an amazing teacher. She's extremely kind and patient with everybody. All staff members have been really good to me and my son. We are both beginners and highly recommend this skate center."
"We had my son's 13th birthday party on Sunday. It was wonderful thank you for hosting us!"
"Wonderful Skating rink! My nephew had a private party here and it was very festive. Lots of fun, games, dj, and skate (walker style) guides to help the novice or beginner skater. Love the Mirrored Disco Ball's!"
"We had a birthday party here and had a blast. The pricing and packages were great, party coordinator and host were awesome, and the kids had the best time. The entire building is decorated beautifully, we loved the tik-tok and butterfly area!
Thanks to Chris and all the staff at Car-vel."
"I broke my ankle this Thursday cuz some people were skating inconsiderately, I was snapchatting my friend skating when some dude roughly cut her off and almost made her fall. 10 seconds later another dude squatting while skating made me fall and I haven't been able to walk since. THAT SAID, I absolutely love this place I've been coming since middle school and I'm not ready to give up on the place. The DJ always plays the best music especially hits from around 2007 2008 when ATL came out that just hits so hard with the nostalgia. The cop out front is always so friendly and makes you feel secure. The prices are cheap, lots of tables for your friends to put down their purse and your drinks. Thursday night is adult night byob. This place deserve 5 stars and even though I'm in a lot of pain right now I can't wait to go back. Cheap concessions reasonable pricing it's one of the best entertainment experiences in San antonio. Just wish the "pros" with all their tricks and speed would show their talent by not cutting you off and making other people fall, if you're so good go around us don't cut people off all fast"
"Nice atmosphere, cool place during the hot summer days to bring the kids to let out some energy"
"Had fun at 80s night. Cool place. They just got new skates in that were alot better than most house skates."
"This is a fun skate rink. Wonderful staff and nice place for an all skate or speed
Skate. The offer lesson and chassidy and willow (the instructors are outstanding!"
"Worth driving past another skate place that's 1/4 the drive. Friendly staff, great skates and good tunes to skate to. I'm also not having to pay to simply be present with my kids."
"First time back in 20 + years. Was so afraid I would bust my butt, but didn't fall even once.. I had a great time. We went at opening time, so it wasn't too crowded. The only thing that I would complain about is they really need to resurface the floor."
"Love this place! I come often and am never disappointed or bored! Staff are amazingly friendly and helpful. They managed my birthday and I had the best birthday ever! It’s also a great price! Came with my friends once and loved it so much!
I will be coming back much more! 😄"
"GRANDMOTHER APPROVAL ....One of the nicest places in town....located on Goliad Road. A few short blocks from my home. We have been there for many, many years...Just started back this past fall with 6 and 8 year grand kids. My own kids went there, then my older grand kids, now my younger grand kids. Super nice owner, and good music on Sundays...nothing foul in the music .... We have to be so very careful what our 'kids' are skating to now-a-days. So glad to have this experience still in store for my grandchildren."
"Wonderful party hosts for skating....my kids had the best birthday party and loved it❤"
"Great time for kids! Very clean and Owner and staff were very pleasant and friendly.
Also have a nice schedule that includes time for all age groups, even lessons on Thursdays."
"Good ole skating rink! Had a blast with my kids on a Saturday afternoon. Place was busy with parties and pretty crowded, but we had a wonderful time."
"They helped me surprise my family. I haven't been home for a few months and my daughter was having her 9th bday party and they helped me sneak in and surprise them."
"Great place, employees are managers are fantastic. Great environment, music is good, highly recommend for a one-time occasion or a consistent hobby. (I'm the lighter guy)"
"The fee here on Thursday night is $15, not $7 for ladies as advertised on Facebook (I wanted to be upset for the false advertising, but I had too much fun so it was worth it) Bring 50 cents (two quarters, not a debit card) for a locker rental fee to store your shoes or else you’ll have to walk in your socks to your car to lock them up, like I did. The music and atmosphere is phenomenal, let me tell you. They play current hip hop/rap music as well as Throwback 2000s; I even heard some MJ. On Thursday’s you have some experienced skaters so newbies just be careful out there. You can fall, run into ppl, & get overwhelmed easily. The crowd is fun, hype, and everyone loves to dance. The concession stand is stocked up and ready for service. Overall I had a blast and I’ll be a regular on Thursday’s moving forward. I highly recommend this place, even with the set backs I crossed. Thanks for a great night!"
"Love it here! Thursday night is always so much fun !! Definitely would recommend"
"I LOVE SKATING HERE. The music is fantastic. The bathrooms are always clean. The whole place smells good. The atmosphere itself is so fun, just being there brings me happiness. The staff was quick to help and answered me with kindness. Fun for ENTIRE family. Will come again WITH FRIENDS! 💓🐙💯"
"This place has been around FOREVER! Usually pretty clean inside and great staff! My kids always have a great time here"
"It was very fun. The snack were good there,and they played games on the roller rink that where very fun!"
"Super fun and I really appreciate the customer appreciation night. Can't beat the prices!"
"This was my first time here and I will definitely be back. The staff were so friendly and enthusiastic. The music was easy to skate to and they played a variety of genres. ❤"
"What a FUN NIGHT! Had a birthday party here the set up was Great 👍 and good service! Everyone had a great time. Thank you. Staff was very helpful and friendly."
"Took daughter and her friends there for her birthday weekend. Great friendly staff. Had fun by all."
"Love it here. The energy, the vibe, and the employees make this place very special. Hardly ever miss an adult skate night because it's BYOB and lots of chill, fun for all. Interested to see how the Sunday adult skate night is. I feel it's better than a Thursday so kudos."
"Had so much fun!! Haven't skated in 40 years!!!
Will definitely go again, great fun for all ages. Took my grandson.. On Sundays from 2-5 parents skate free with child, only $15 for both of us."
"Ohhh my goodness I had a blast at this place. The bathrooms are slippery when you are on skates so be careful. LOL 😆 Go it's so fun at any age."
"Came here last night and had such a great time. The manager on duty was very kind and helpful. It was well maintained, and everyone was wearing a mask :) thank you for helping us have such a wonderful time!"
"I have been going to Carvel skate center Leon valley since the 80's. Went recently for adult skate night, which happens on Thursday night. Throwback Thursday is for adults that are 21 and over. You are allowed to BYOB, or get your drinks and snacks at the concession stand. My BFF and I had a blast. The staff are friendly and you can request your favorite songs at the DJ booth."
"AMAZING!! Great Food. Great Music. And the perfect place to skate and talk with friends!!
Would definitely go again!!!"
"This rink is so fun i really wished i knew about it earlier. they have great music, great workers, and it’s a family friendly environment. Me and my friends go there a lot, and have a blast. our instructor Chasity is also great, she’s teaching us to become pro like her. Way better than skateland west"
"i regularly go to carvel. The music they play is good, and i personally enjoy it. I have other friends that also go regularly too, they enjoy skating at car-vel as well. The classes Chasity teaches helps me become a better skater and she's a great instructor. I like the environment there , the people there are better than other rinks i have been to. :)"
"Good place to go chill even tho the DJ don't always play what you ask or shout out some people on they birthday. But still a nice place to go chill"
"Staff is friendly. Definitely takes you back to the good old day and we loved it! Great place to get everyone moving. Our kids ages 8, 11, 15 loved it. Enjoyed the music, lights and games."
"Throwback night 🤩 courteous staff, clean environment, and byob? My new place"