Rocket Roller Rink, 1770 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach, California

• Operator: George McCann[1] (1959), Louis LoCicero, Montie R. Young, Frank De Lisi[2] (1960-1963), Mr. & Mrs. George Willis[3] (1963-1973), Mike & Pat Glatz[4] (1973-1979)
• Manager: [?]
• Pro/Coach: Mike & Pat Glatz[3]
• Opened: 1959[5] - 1979[6]
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The Rink, 1770 Palm Ave., Imperial Beach, California
• Operator: Mike Jackson[6] (1979)
• Manager: [?]
• Pro/Coach: [?]
• DJ: [?]
• Floor size: [?]
• Floor type: Wood, plastic coated.[7]
• Primary reason for closing: Unconfirmed, but may have never financially recovered after the vandalism repairs.[7]
• Opened: 1979[6] - 1983/4[8]
Last ad for The Rink found in May 1983. First ad for banquet hall found in July 1984.[8]

• 1984/5 - Little Las Vegas - Dancing, pool tables, food.[8]
• 1986-90 - Family Carrousel & Hall, food / banquets.
• 1991 - Mi Cabana La Mission, Latin music.
• Now it's the Fiesta Banquet Hall.

Photo at top of page and patch below are courtesy Rocket Roller Rink Facebook group.




















Last ad found for the Rink.


Skating done. Now dancing, pool tables & food.


Then and Now.


Inside the Fiesta Banquet Hall. (Floor still looks good.)



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