The Dream Roller Rink, VA 704, Wattsville, Virginia
(32438 Chincoteague Rd, New Church, VA)

• Owner: Elijah Justice (Father)^[1] (1948), Jimmie Justice (Son)^[2] (1988-2002), Jimmie Justice Jr.^[3] (2002-2008)
• Leased by: ?^[3] (2003-2006), Glen & Rose Payne^[6] (2006-2008)
• Manager: Justice family^[1]
• Pro/Coach: ^[?]
• Organist: ^[?]
• Floor size: 9000 sq ft.^[3]
• Floor type: Hard Rock Maple Wood.^[1]
• Primary reason for closing: By 2003, many family members had passed.
"The Dream, as Justice knew it, is over".^[5] (See The Daily Times July 20, 2003 article below.)
• Opened (Skating rink built): 1955^[1] - 2008^[6]
"In 1955, the Dream Roller Rink was constructed next to, but separate from the restaurant."^[1]

• By 2008, the Dream Roller Rink & the Drive-In Theatre were up for auction. ^[4]
The Drive-In Theatre was sold to Don Brown,^[6] but not the rink.
Even after the starting bid was lowered from $400,000 to just $175,000, the rink didn't sell.^[6]

• Developers have submitted plans for the property for many years, yet in 2023 it still remains dormant.

Photo at top of page courtesy The Dream Roller Rink FB page.