r/sandiego • u/unbeknownstbz • 3h ago

Best places near UCSD to practice roller skating as a beginner?

Hey everyone! I’m trying to learn how to roller skate this summer and I’m looking for some good spots around UCSD (or nearby) to practice.

I’m still very much a beginner, so I’m hoping to find somewhere with a large, flat, smooth surface where I won’t be constantly worried about hitting people. I’d prefer somewhere that’s relatively quiet or less crowded rather than a super busy skate park or trail.

Things I was thinking of are public tennis courts, empty basketball courts, parking garages, large parking lots, etc. Basically anywhere with smooth pavement and plenty of space to fall without embarrassing myself too much lol

Also, if there are any other beginners around UCSD who are learning to skate and would want to practice together sometime, I’d definitely be interested!

Any recommendations would be appreciated. Thanks! 🛼😊

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u/marktheshark45 3h ago

Check out Black Gold road where all the crazy nice mansions are. On UCSD campus, theres Revelle plaza too.

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u/cosmiccrusader_17 3h ago

If you need a buddy, let me know! I have roller blades I never use and want to get better with them! I'm down in Clairemont

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u/LegalGlass6532 2h ago

What a fun thing to do! Please be careful on basketball and tennis courts. They are flat and relatively safe for roller skating, but depending upon the court, the roller skating can damage the court’s surface.

There are plenty of open parking lots around UCSD that are practically a ghost town on weekends. Have fun!