Rollerblade's Top 10 US Skating Locations

Several years ago Rollerblade, Inc surveyed members of the inline skate industry nationwide, including retailers, skating instructors, media and sales representatives, who have spent significant time skating at locations across the country. Winners were chosen most importantly for their quality of paths and for ease of access to lessons, skate rentals and safety skate patrols. Other criteria included proximity to parking lots, refreshments and restrooms.

And the winners, in no particular order, are:

Central Park, New York City
Boulder Creek Path, Boulder, CO
Rock Creek Park, Washington, DC
Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA
The Lakes, Minneapolis, MN
Veloway at Circle C, Austin, TX
Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA
The Strand, Pacific Palisades, CA
Lakefront Path, Chicago, IL
Ft. Lauderdale Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, FL