Booking a Private Rink Rental
At Mt. Gretna Roller Rink, we provide an affordable option for private rink rentals. Our facility is perfect for hosting private birthday parties, schools, sports teams, field trips for local schools, church groups, and various other types of organizations. It’s a great way to bring family and friends together or to organize a fun fundraising event.
Below you will find some Frequently Asked Questions from others who have considered booking a private party. If you have any additional questions or need clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required for all private parties. Your deposit can be made in person during any of our public sessions, or you can mail it to: Mt. Gretna Roller Rink, P.O. Box 543, Mt. Gretna, PA, 17064
The hourly rate for private parties is $100.00 an hour, with a minimum booking of 2 hours and a maximum of 250 guests. The average party is 2 to 3 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions for Private Parties:
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Do guests pay for admission or skate rental?
You, as the renter, get to decide whether guests pay for admission and skate rentals. All skate rentals are still $5 per pair, like during our public sessions. Tickets can be sold at the door or upon request; tickets will be given by the rink to be sold prior to the party. For example: A birthday party, most pay for the admission of the children, but the parent, guardian, or siblings pay for admission and skate rentals.
Can I bring my own cake and food for my party?
Yes, for private parties, you may bring your own food and cake. We ask that you do not bring coolers with ice, as this can cause the floor to get wet and cause risk of falls to both skaters and non-skaters.
Can I decide what music is played at my party?
Yes, when booking, you can let us know what type of music you would like to be played at the time of your party.
Can we play games during our scheduled time?
Yes, you can play any of our games that we have available at the rink. These include things like the relay race, crazy skate, as we play during our public sessions.
How can I use this Private Party option as a fundraiser?
When deciding on who or how much guests pay, you can set a price for admission that can, in turn, be used as a fundraiser. You still pay the rental fee, but any extra that is made on admission will be given to the party or organization organizer.
Will concessions be available if I choose not to bring my own food and drink?
Yes, let us know when you book if the concession will be open. Guests will pay for any food purchased, or you can choose items that we have available to be put on an open tap to pay with your rental at the end of your party. If you choose to have an open tab, we suggest that you choose items that guests can choose from according to your budget. We will keep track of what was purchased from your selected items.
Booking a Birthday Party during Saturday or Sunday Afternoon Sessions
This type of birthday party can only be reserved during the public skate sessions on Saturday or Sunday afternoons from 1:30 PM to 4 PM. The only food permitted at these parties is cake and ice cream; no other food or drinks are allowed!
The public skate session will begin at 1:30 PM, and doors will open at that time. Please note that entry to the rink prior to this opening time is not permitted. You will have reserved tables for serving cake, and your guests will be called to the concession area when your party can gather. All gifts must be cleaned up from the tables after your allotted time at the tables, as we will need to prepare for other events following the skate session.
A maximum of 20 skating guests is permitted per party. If your guests include family members, parents, or siblings of your party attendees, they are required to pay for their own admission and skate rental if they choose to skate. Additionally, any extra 2-liter bottles of soda will cost $4 each.
We will reserve tables to ensure that you have time to eat and serve your guests cake and ice cream. Your party will be called to the concession area when it is your turn.
Basic Birthday Party
$14 per person, $3 per person for non-skaters.
The basic party package includes admission and skate rentals for all the skaters in your group. Additionally, the package provides a 2-liter bottle of soda for every ten guests, as well as paper products for serving cake and ice cream.
Pizza Birthday Party
$16 per person, $3 per person for non-skaters.
A pizza party package includes admission and skate rentals for all guests, along with one slice of pizza per person. Additionally, you will receive one 2-liter bottle of soda for every ten guests. Paper products will also be provided for serving your cake and ice cream.
Hot Dog Birthday Party
$16 per person, $3 per person for non-skaters.
A hot dog party package includes admission and skate rentals for all party guests, along with one hot dog per person. Additionally, you will receive one 2-liter bottle of soda for every ten guests. Paper products will also be provided for serving your cake and ice cream.
Below you will find some Frequently Asked Questions from others who have considered booking a public birthday party. If you have any additional questions or need clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out!
Frequently Asked Questions on Public Birthday Parties
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Can we order extra pizza or hot dogs?
Yes, you can order extra pizza or hot dogs at cost.
Do I get to decorate for my party?
Yes, you may bring in balloons, but we prefer that you do not decorate since the rink is open to the public during your party.