Skateland, 4181 Kennedy Dr., East Moline, Illinois
• Operator: Roy Johnston[1] (1960-2003[6]), Judy Bowser & Bud Johnston (Daughter & Son)[5] (2003-2004)
• Manager: Bob Housholder, Judy Bowser[3]
• Pro/Coach: [?]
• Organist: Randy Goddard[4]
• DJ: [?]
• Floor size: 100' x 200'[1]
• Floor size (Open-Air Patio): 40' x 80'[1]
• Floor type: Asphalt base & platic coated.[1]
• Primary reason for closing: "Sunday was the last night for Skateland, which will be torn down to make way for a new 54,000 square foot Jewel-Osco store and Jiffy Express."[5]
• Opened: 1961[2] - 2004[5]
Before Skateland East Moline, The Johnston's had:
• 1940's - Rock Island Roller Rink.
• 1945 - Moline Roller Rink.
Judy Bowser (Johnston) & Kyle Cord to manage new rink opened on December 31, 2004:
• Skate City, 1140 Avenue of the Cities, East Moline, Illinois (Currently open in 2021)
(The former Sammy G's Bowling Alley.)
Top photo courtesy Retro Quad Cities facebook. (Link below)