Hey San Jose skaters! Let’s talk. March was a tough and emotional month for our community, centered around the heartbreaking news of a local institution’s closure. We’re all feeling the loss of the Aloha Fun Center at Eastridge, a place that, for many, was the heart of the San Jose skate scene. Stories from skaters who grew up doing laps under its roof, like those shared in this beautiful tribute from KALW, show just how much this rink meant to us all.
While our app was quiet this month, it’s clear our collective energy was focused on saying goodbye. The closure marks the end of an era, but it’s also a chance for a new beginning. There’s a glimmer of hope, as SFGATE reported the owner is already searching for a new location. As we roll into April, it’s more important than ever for us to come together, explore our city, and build the future of San Jose skating. Let’s get to it!
Log Your Spring Sessions!
The session feed was a bit quieter in March, which is totally understandable. But with warmer weather on the horizon, April is the perfect time to get back out there! Grab your friends, hit the pavement, and don’t forget to log your sessions. Let’s fill the map with our collective rollouts and find each other out in the wild!
“last adult night at Aloha closing 3/23”
“They’ll border a roller skate puzzle I did. Which was glued to back of a cutting board.”
“So ashamed. It's been too long! Just a quick session to get me back into the habit. Dear skates, I'm…”
