Philly Landskaters

Love City Skate

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Overview

Landskaters’ Love City Skate is an open invitation to curious club first timers who want to ease into street skating. We meet up at the iconic Art Museum steps near the Rocky Statue. It’s like a rink skate, but outdoors!

We hang at the Art Museum a while, then skate down the flat, smooth Parkway to Love Park. Chill with some music, or learn to cone skate, it’s very laid back and ends back to the Art Museum. Some of us grab a drink after.

When

Thursdays at 7:00 PM TO 9:00 PM.
We leave for Love Park at 7:45 PM.
We head back to the Art Museum at 8:30 PM.

Where

Where We Meet

The foot of the Philadelphia Art Museum steps near the Rocky Statue. 39°57’53.3″N 75°10’46.4″WIf an event is taking place that prohibits access, the Landskaters Email Group your source for constant updates and last minute alterations.

Where To Park

If you are travelling by car you’ll find the most nearby parking is on Pennsylvania Avenue and side streets to the adjacent north of the Art Museum.

Where We Skate

The Love Skate spends time at the base of the Rocky steps, travels down the parkway to Love Park, and skates back up the Parkway back to the Rocky steps.

Abilities & Skills You Need To City Street Inline Skate

Skate Ability

The Love City Skate is an open invitation to curious club first timers who want to ease into street skating.

Lung Stamina

You won’t get winded.

Leg Stamina

Basic leg and ankle skate stamina to handle short distances.

Post Skate

Sometimes members meet up after skates for a drink within a few blocks of the Art Museum. Past hang-outs include: Bishop’s Collar, Kite and Key, or other local skater-friendly bar/restaurants in the area.

City Street Skating FAQs

Do I need a helmet?

Helmets are STRONGLY recommended. Pads and gloves are also advised. We skate amidst traffic. Consider the helmet protection against others - even if you are an expert skater.

Do you skate year round?

Actually, we do. Core members skate every week unless snow or rain stops us. We stay in touch through our email list serv, and we welcome you to join!

What if I can't finish?

We ask that you always prepare for the worst. Have the means to get a ride from any point in a skate. Generally this means have payment with you for rideshare, cab or public transportation.

What is the age limit?

We have no age limit, but if you are under 16, please have an adult attend with you.

What's the youngest age to finish?

In 2010 a 6 year old completed a 12 mile Philly Food Skate event. He attended with his parent. Some parents have brought infants in baby exercise carts.

Do you have beginner skates?

Sort of! In September of 2023, we introduced the Love City Skate on Thursdays. It's a chill skate; however, a key ability is stopping with control. You must be ready to try skating in the street.

Can bikes join along?

Yes. We do ask that all bikes remain to the back with the sweep for safety reasons. Skater's kick out when striding. If you must pass, be sure to pass far wide of all skaters.

What's the culture of the group?

Landskaters are from every age group. Many are legacy skaters who have skated 20+ years. They are fun loving but serious about skating. Don't get us wrong, we are definitely social, and everyone is easy to talk to. Many talk while skating, while others talk at stop lights or breaks. The group welcomes you to take photos and videos.

LANDSKATERS EMAIL GROUP

WET ROADS? SKATES DELAYED? Landskaters stay informed of every skate through our Landskaters Email GroupSkate leaders notify the group in the event of last minute changes such as rain or nearby events The official skate season is April-October, get in on ad-hoc off-season skatesRequest to join our Landskaters Email Group

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LANDSKATERS EMAIL GROUP

WET ROADS? SKATES DELAYED? Get up to the minute alerts with the Landskaters Email GroupLast minute changes such as rain or nearby eventsReceive on ad-hoc off-skate invites to off-season skatesSend your own skate question to the groupRequest to join our Landskaters Email Group

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Mike Zosa

Long Time Member