All external sites open in a second browser window!In-line Skating, Skate Parks & Rinks
AZ Inclined
The popularity of in-line skating has grown tremendously over the past few years, and with our amazing climate and outdoor tendencies, you would consider Arizona as a mecca for the sport. Not even close. Arizona doesn't crack the top 10 list. What state tops the list? You guessed it. California. Let's get skating, people!
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Anti-owie Stuff
The majority of in-line skating injuries can be prevented by simply wearing the proper protective gear.
Wearing a helmet and wrist guards are imperative; knee and elbow pads are not a bad idea.
Beginners have a tendency to fall backwards, and without a helmet, head and wrist injuries are often the end result.
Hazards: avoid water, oil, and sand-not to mention traffic. Concentrate on your
skating and not the day ahead. Obey all traffic laws; they apply to skaters, too.
Skate on the right and pass on the left. Broadcast your intentions to others verbally,"Passing on your left."
Yield to pedestrians.
The Greenbelt & Tempe Town Lake
The bike path linking the greenbelt in Scottsdale to Tempe Town Lake makes it
possible to skate without having to deal with rough, old tarmac. This path runs on the north bank of
Tempe Town Lake, just east of Rural Road, and continues northeast to join the greenbelt at Curry Road.
You can skate north past Shea Blvd., about 10 miles, only having to cross a busy street 4 times, all with traffic lights.
Tempe Town Lake, also known as the "Million Dollar Bike Path," is wide and silky smooth on
both sides of the lake and are great for biking or running, too.
(see map)
Skate Parks
The Wedge
2311 N. Miller Rd., Scottsdale
( Miller & McDowell )
Park is open from daylight to 10:30 pm
No Bikes
Scottsdale Parks & Rec: 480-312-2722
www.ci.scottsdale.az.us
Reed Skate Park
1631 E. Droadway, Mesa
( between Gilbert & Stapley )
A new skate park popular with the areas youth.
Mesa Parks & Rec: 480-644-2351
www.ci.mesa.az.us
Chandler Skate Park
4500 S. Basha Rd. Chandler
( Ocotillo & Basha Rd.)
3500-square-foot park with everything you need. Open until 10:30 pm.
Chandler Parks & Rec: 480-782-2727
www.chandleraz.gov
Freestone Skate Park
At Freestone Park in Gilbert.
includes 900 square foot restroom facility, drinking fountains and bike rakes. The park is
adjacent to the beautiful 100+ acre Freestone Park, with lakes, picnic facilities.
Chandler Parks & Rec: 480-503-6200
www.ci.gilbert.az.us
Payson Skate Park
300 N. McLane Rd.
Rumsey Park, Payson
928-474-5242
www.ci.payson.az.us
OTT Family YMCA Skate Park
401 South Prudence, Tucson
520-885-2317
www.tucsonymca.org
Roller Rinks
Skateland Mesa
7 E Southern Ave, Mesa
480-833-7775
www.skatelandmesa.com
Skateland Chandler
1101 W Ray Rd, Chandler
480-917-9444
www.skatelandchandler.com
Rollero Family Skating Center
7318 W. Indian School Rd., Phoenix
623-846-1510
www.rollero.com
RollerPlex
16083 North 75th Avenue, Peoria
623-334-8118
www.rollerplex.com
USA's The Great Skate
10054 N. 43rd Ave, Glendale
623-842-1182
www.usagreatskate.com
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