San Diego September Skate Guide: From Fresh Waterfront Spots to Roller Derby Hype

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What an incredible month for skating in San Diego! Our Let’s Roll community has been on fire, uncovering some absolutely prime outdoor spots perfect for soaking up that late-summer sun. The waterfront is officially the place to be, with skaters discovering amazing new places to roll, from the smooth surfaces at Liberty Station to the scenic views at Broadway Pier. This outdoor energy was electric all through August, especially with the Sunset Roller Club’s hugely popular Gaslamp Skate Sundays series keeping the downtown vibes high every weekend.

But the action wasn’t just outdoors! The indoor scene brought the heat, too, with a huge shoutout to the derby community. Ringer’s Roller Rink was buzzing with excitement for the San Diego Wildfires Roller Derby Season Opener, proving that San Diego’s skate scene is as diverse as it is passionate. As we roll into September, let’s keep this momentum going! Get out there, explore these new spots, and let’s make this the best month of skating yet.

Community Discoveries: San Diego's Best New Outdoor Rinks

You asked, and the community delivered! This month was all about finding fresh, smooth pavement. We’ve seen a ton of awesome new additions, especially the incredible finds at the “liberty station outdoor rink” and the nearby “liberty station basietball court”. For pure scenic cruising, it doesn’t get much better than the newly added “broadway pier”. Time to grab your wheels and check them out!

seaport basketball courts

★★★★★  ·  1 Skaters  ·  3 Sessions

rodd and field park

★★★★☆  ·  1 Skaters  ·  1 Sessions

liberty station outdoor rink

★★★★★  ·  3 Skaters  ·  3 Sessions

liberty station basietball court

★★★★☆  ·  2 Skaters  ·  2 Sessions

broadway pier

★★★★☆  ·  2 Skaters  ·  2 Sessions

Your Guide to the Best Rinks & Spots

Just checked out a new spot? Your review can help another skater decide where to roll next! Drop a review for places like the new “liberty station outdoor rink” or “rodd and field park” and share the details—is it smooth? What’s the vibe? Your intel helps everyone find their perfect skate session.

rodd and field park

gingerwrecks
★★★★☆

“There’s a lot of smooth sidewalk, and an actual skate park here but between the tennis courts there us a big open slab of concrete near some bleachers that’s pretty nice to skate! “

liberty station basietball court

gingerwrecks
★★★★☆

“Great spot but filled with kids an hour in!”

broadway pier

gingerwrecks
★★★★★

“It’s pretty smooth and wasn’t too crowded! “

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