After nearly five decades in business, Skateland Putty Hill will shut its doors for good by the end of this year.
“Thank you for your business,” the Skateland location’s management wrote in a Facebook post. “The landlord has given us notice that our lease is being terminated in 45 days & will be closing. It’s been our pleasure serving the community for 48 years!”
The Baltimore County roller skating rink was a popular venue for childhood birthday parties, where tweens could be seen trippin’ and stumblin’ to Fergie’s “Clumsy” as they skated laps around each other.
Social media users had fond memories of Skateland, from birthday parties to first kisses to hanging out with friends.
“I was a regular every single Saturday growing up with my sister and father at the North Point location,” wrote Danielle Samuels. “Those were good times and good memories for sure.”
“This was THE spot in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade,” wrote Amber Kauffman. “Especially the overnight sock hops!! We had so many family birthdays there!! I remember getting my first pair of speed skates when I was 10, I thought I was the coolest lol. It was definitely the place in early 90s.”
“I’m so sad to hear this like so many others I’m sure,” wrote Kristina Lauren Garcia. “My first kiss was here with a red headed boy named Leroy. The memories we all have!”
Others, who affectionately describe themselves as “rink rats,” called for a send-off event so they could skate down memory lane and bid farewell to one of their old favorite stomping grounds.
The rink is located at 8019 Belair Road in Nottingham.
