Kendall’s iconic roller skating rink will remain open under a new name.
Whether you knew it as Super Wheels , Hot Wheels , or Thunder Wheels , you ’re not a actual Miamian if you have n’t go to at least one natal day political party at the roller rink settle in the ever - evolving Crystal Shopping Center in Kendall .
But the city ’s longest fend rolling wave skating rink — and the last one of its kind in the 305 — was recently at risk of keep out down for goodness . To kick back off 2024 , the space will reopen asMiami Roller Rinkthanks to a Kendall family line that abuse in to salvage the space from extinction and at last becoming another condo or some kind of memory facility .
The skating rink has been continuously unresolved and operating since 1977 , so when Gabe Colon and Pam Mostacero first heard the organization was on the market they thought it was a error . “ We were like ‘ What do you mean ? It ca n’t close ! ’ and we had to double check the itemization , ” says Mostacero . Once the couple try some bidders project to vary the nature of the property , they pack action to save the darling blank that ’s become so important to their phratry .
Miami Roller Rink|Photo by Amanda Julca for Thrillist
The new proprietor pass the last three age watch their two daughter ( age 8 and 13 ) become rival - winning skaters , representing Miami in the southerly region ofUSA Roller Sportsas part of Super Wheels ' roller skating team . The skating rink was more than a haunt spot for the family — it had become a 2nd rest home .
“ I ’ve watched the impingement that skating has had on my girls . They ’ve grown so much and have become so unassailable and brave and confident , " say Mostacero . " Taking classes and being on the skating team has give them a sensory faculty of residential district and pride—†he thought of them losing that focal point and passion if the rink were to come together was too much for us to handle . ”
Colon and Mostacero still have full prison term careers outside of the rink , but they are altogether committed to see the rink stay a infinite for the biotic community to gather . With support and guidance from the Roller Skating Association and its former owner Thomas Mitchell , the 30,000 square fundament skating rink will continue to host themed events , classes with world - category coaches like Gloria Manning , and everyone ’s favorite Monday Adult Night .
Gabe Colon, Pam Mostacero, and their two daughters|Photo by Amanda Julca for Thrillist
As for its look , do n’t expect any drastic changes beyond some much - needed cryptic cleanup and a sheeny new ( andveryMiami ) pink and teal sign out front . The twosome is committed to maintaining the skating rink ’s position as a true Miami institution . Their ultimate finish is to celebrate its past tense while also welcoming a successful future , and hold on the legacy alive and making their daughters lofty are the couple ’s enceinte motivator .
“ It matte so phantasmagoric to see this huge Miami Roller skating rink sign , ” says Mostacero . “ It was truly consuming and suddenly felt so real — like we did it . We save it , it ’s here , and it ’s not going anywhere . ”
Photo by Amanda Julca for Thrillist
