What’s up, Philly skaters! As we roll into the heart of summer, the energy in our city’s skate scene is absolutely electric. Our Let’s Roll community has been hitting the trails hard, and the latest buzz is all about the smooth, scenic paths at Schuylkill Banks. It’s the perfect spot for a long, breezy sunset session, and we’re seeing more and more of you discovering its charm.
While the trails are perfect for a chill vibe, if you’re looking for a full-blown skate party, you absolutely cannot miss the Independence Blue Cross RiverRink Summerfest! This massive event is running daily all the way until September 1st, offering not just an amazing outdoor rink but also games, rides, and that classic boardwalk feel right on the waterfront. It’s the biggest skate event of the season, so grab your crew and make a day of it!
Hot Spot of the Month: Schuylkill Banks
You heard it here first! Our community has crowned a new favorite cruise spot. We’ve seen a ton of activity logged at the beautiful Schuylkill Banks. With its paved paths winding along the river, it’s the ideal place to work on your long-distance stride or just enjoy a relaxing roll with incredible city views. Check out the spot details in the app and join a session!
Schuylkill Banks
Your Latest Skate Spot Reviews
Got an opinion on a local spot? We want to hear it! No new reviews were added this month, so be the first to drop some knowledge. Whether you’ve found a hidden gem or have tips for skating a popular spot like Schuylkill Banks, your reviews help everyone in the community roll smarter.
Recent Community Skate Sessions
The map was a little quiet on public sessions this past month. Let’s change that for August! The best way to find your next skate crew is by hosting or joining a session in the app. Don’t be shy—log your next roll and let’s link up!
“Love this place”
“Practice Also digging this butter sock and skate combo”
“What heat wave? Long ride. Last bit was on bike, forgot to end session.”
“They’re just skates”
“Practiced backwards downhill toe stop on the bridge! Slow but solid baby”
“Got rained on a bit but luckily (and to the amusement of all who saw) I brought an umbrella”
“this jawn cut my session short again”
“OG multiuser trail.”
“Ran into my neighbor on blades and we skated together! Love when the shadows are like this on the bridge….”
“Just me and the fishermen”
“Getting braver on the street”
“Just lovely”
“rip malcolm jamal warner & happy bday robin williams.”
“Quiet and serene”
“Long ride with a friend”
“How lucky that I can walk to this trail !”
“Only me and the fishermen”
“Magic.”
“Dropped kid off at summer camp – walked to schuylkill banks, skated home”
“Awesome! Boardwalk part was weird at first but the second time it was fun”
“Practicing transitions”
“The gate was still locked at 5:30 am so I had the whole place to myself. Glorious”
“i can’t stop listening to the clipse but it’s a great soundtrack for a sesh.”
“Snuck away while dad and baby are napping. Who has time for sleep when u could skate??”
“i don’t usually end a sesh on market cuz that bike lane is…hazardous.”
“Saw some other skaters! Maybe I’ll say hi next time (shy)”
“With a friend! It was awesome”
“skated part of the way to pick up my daughter from summer camp in center city”
“Not a lot of time but wanted to get out before rain”
“Nice and cool under the trees”
“Love it when the road is closed!! Practiced shoot the duck for the first time on the trail”
“Can’t get enough today! Lots of debris though.”
“Beautiful sunrise”
“Brought an umbrella”
“Lovely and muggy. Lots of debris. No I didn’t ride up midvale – last part was on my bike before…”
