Philly’s August Skate Guide: From RiverRink Summerfest to Fresh Trail Discoveries!

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What’s up, Philly skaters! July was an absolutely incredible month for rolling in the City of Brotherly Love. Our community was on fire, adding a ton of fantastic new outdoor spots perfect for soaking up the summer sun. It’s clear that long, scenic trail skates are the vibe right now, and we are here for it!

While we had a blast and just said a fond farewell to the pop-up Rothman Orthopaedics Roller Rink at Dilworth Park, the fun is rolling right into August. The main event this month is definitely the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest, offering awesome skating with killer views of the Delaware River. Between the community-scouted trails and this epic rink, August is shaping up to be the best month of the summer!

Our Community's Top Philly Skate Spots

You all have been absolutely killing it, mapping out some of Philly’s best pavement! This month, we saw amazing additions like the scenic Delaware River Trail and the skater-favorite, car-free paradise of MLK Jr. Drive. These are perfect for long, uninterrupted cruises. And let’s not forget the classic Kelly Drive and the fantastic Jacobs Playground outdoor rink. Keep adding these awesome finds!

Jacobs Playground outdoor rink

★★★★☆  ·  1 Skaters  ·  1 Sessions

MLK Jr. Drive

★★★★★  ·  2 Skaters  ·  7 Sessions

Kelly Drive

★★★★☆  ·  2 Skaters  ·  3 Sessions

martin luther king jr. drive

★★★★★  ·  2 Skaters  ·  21 Sessions

Delaware River Trail

★★☆☆☆  ·  1 Skaters  ·  1 Sessions

Latest Spot Reviews

Thinking of trying a new spot? Our community’s reviews are the best way to get the real scoop. Drop a review on a spot you’ve skated recently, like MLK Jr. Drive or the Delaware River Trail, and help out a fellow skater!

Falls township community park

amphibi_sk8r
★★★★★

“Both loops were repaved in 2022. Smooth like butter the entire way. “

Jacobs Playground outdoor rink

amphibi_sk8r
★★★★☆

“Always empty. Some cracks in the ground, but not too bad. “

MLK Jr. Drive

amphibi_sk8r
★★★★★

“Wide. Smooth. Long. The best Philly had to offer. “

Kelly Drive

amphibi_sk8r
★★★★☆

Delaware River Trail

amphibi_sk8r
★★☆☆☆

“Parking is impossible unless you spend $20. And too many changes in paving from asphalt to stone pavers to textured concrete throughout “

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