I have nowhere to skate
The nearest roller rink to me is about a 5 hour drive, and there's nowhere to skate indoors. I live somewhere that gets very cold and snowy in the winter. I really, really want to keep skating- I started about a month ago and I've been having so much fun. I've been skating on tennis courts, but every time I go, I get looks if there's anyone there, and I was asked to leave once. My city is very unwalkable, so sidewalks aren't an option. I'm terrified of being kicked out for good from the courts- I'm a teenager and that puts a bigger target on me, since I'm not only seen as someone breaking tennis court rules, I'm also a "loitering teen". I looked it up to try and see if skates actually damage tennis courts and I couldn't find any actual, measurable evidence, so I don't know what I'm supposed to think. Our only skate park is on the bad side of town. Is that my only option? Where do you folks with hostile cities skate?
Posted Oct 28, 2025, 4:52 PM UTC