BAKERSFIELD, CA. - Skateland fans are rejoicing today after learning their favorite skating rink will remain in operation.
After the sale to an owner who planned to turn the business into a storage facility fell through, the future of Skateland was up in the air.
However, it was revealed on Dec. 10 that the rink had been sold to new owners -- one of which is a member of Skateland's own Bakersfield Diamond Divas roller-derby team.
New owners, Helen and Victor Swall, as well as Victor's parents, Mike and Marie Swall, will re-open Skateland to the public on Friday, Dec. 12..
The rink will be open 7:30 p.m. - 9 p.m. on Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. - 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with weekend skating during the day from 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m.