400 Depot Lane, Marlow Junction
An old freight shed with a maple floor
The rink sits in the long brick shed behind the depot. Dolores Achterberg and her son Theo have run it since 2011.
The floor
The floor is maple boards, laid in 1974 and sanded back every August. It is 180 feet around the rail. The mirror ball came with the building; the lights are newer.
The people
Dolores works the window and picks the music. Theo teaches the Saturday lessons and runs adult night. Four floor guards in striped shirts skate every session, helping people up and keeping the speed sensible.
The house rules
Skate the same way as everyone else. Fast skaters keep to the outside. Food stays in the party room and the snack bar seats.
180 feet
Around the rail, on maple boards.
Since 2011
Dolores and Theo, on the window and the floor.
Every size
Rental helmets and pads, free with skates.
Bring the whole party.
Weekend mornings, two hours, $210 for up to ten skaters.