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March 23, 2023

How To Skate Your Way Through Philly

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How To Skate Your Way Through Philly

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Spring Fling Week is on a roll. The weather has been pretty nice this week — especially for roller skating. Host Trenae Nuri chats with Stevi Lukacz and Dirt Hutchinson of Philly Quad Fund, a community of skaters making skating more financially accessible. Plus, they talk about the best places and surfaces to find your skating flow in the city. 


Philly-based skate groups and spots mentioned in this episode:

Great on Skates 

Rollin’ With the Homos

Skate the Foundry

Skateadelphia

Philly Roller Derby

Penn Jersey Roller Derby

Zembo Temple of Skate & Design

FDR Skate Park 

Rolling Thunder Skating

Rizzo Rink

Front Street Park

Fishtown Recreation Center

Cione Recreation Center

Millennium Skate World


Remember, driving or parking is not allowed on the grass along Kelly Drive. If you do get caught, there’s a $101 fine. Find public parking options along the Schylkill River using this map


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