Looking for a place to Roller-skate

Submitted by CommissionVisual4869 t3_11cv329 in pittsburgh

Hi all! Me and my boyfriend are new to the area, I go to Carlow and him PTC. We are looking for somewhere to roller-skate but outside. I have a bit of social anxiety so I like to practice in abandoned parking lots and such where we aren’t as seen. Do you have any ideas? We have tried frick park tennis courts and they weren’t ideal. Sorry for any format issues I’m on mobile :/

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DarkKnyt t1_ja5beql wrote

This is where a bunch of people practice but it can get quite busy. Ignore that first Google map picture, it's rarely that packed.

Highland Park Bike Track (412) 255-2539 https://maps.app.goo.gl/VpWbArQ4cZALr6196

But if you want a place with fewer people, I'd go to the point. It's counterintuitive but unless it's a game or fair day or a knackers gorgeous day, it's going to be pretty relaxed. And it's a nifty place.

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OllieFromCairo t1_ja6awww wrote

Fair warning—the trails TO the point suck for skating, but the park itself is nice.

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StreetPedaler t1_ja8odfj wrote

Across the way below the football stadium has a lot more space with a lot less people.

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kirbypuckett t1_ja59tsi wrote

Look up the Hazelwood Trail, there’s a bike lane, sidewalk and parking lots. It’s usually not very populated and if that doesn’t with you can hop on the GAP or Three Rivers Heritage trails.

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Electrical-Sign-4453 t1_ja5avlq wrote

A lot of parks have roller hockey rinks in area which typically no one is using - Scott township, greentree, banksville, Bloomfield, etc. the surface is awesome for blading and there will be no one to bother you!

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shepherd_lover t1_ja63k8j wrote

North park by the pool. Huge parking lot and usually no one there except a few cars.

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funkyb t1_ja66nht wrote

That's until the weather gets a bit nicer. Then it'll be packed all day long. That said, there's a nice 1.5 mile loop if you go up past the pool and right. I sometimes run up there and my kids widfe their bikes. It'd be good for rollerblading, though I'd be wary of grit on some of the downhills.

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StreetPedaler t1_ja8o9lw wrote

Down below the unfortunately-named football field on the north shore, there is a big open area with generally level cement. I recently started trying to roller blade for the first time since elementary school - 34 now 😅 If you have bikes, there’s a spot to lock it up while you practice.

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cmyk412 t1_ja5ak5p wrote

Homewood Cemetery might be a good place. It is situated on hills so you’ll need to drive around a bit and find a good flat spot. Sections 30 thru 33 and 19-20 are more level sections.

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