Roller rinks seem to be the new trend in Cincinnati, with a skating pop-up happening multiple times this summer at Court Street Plaza.
But the new 21-and-up Sunset Skate series at Sawyer Point is a more permanent fixture located at the park’s outdoor rink, which opened in 1988 during Cincinnati’s Bicentennial Celebration.
According to the park, it is “one of the largest waterfront skating rinks in the United States with four times the skatable surface of a regulation rink.”
The rink operated until 2005 and Cincinnati Parks says the surface has seen a resurgence in recent years.
"The outdoor skating rink has seen a steep increase in activity over the past two years. Skaters bring their own skates to the park for fitness, meetups, and roller derby practice — both Cincinnati Roller Girls and Cincinnati Junior Roller Girls hold practice at the outdoor rink," says Cincinnati Parks in a release.
Now, it will be back in action for the Sunset Skate series, complete with with ice cream, beer, DJs and live music.The first skate party takes place 6-9 p.m. July 22 and features DJ Sneaks.
More adult skate events take place throughout the summer, with the following events:
- 6-9 p.m. Aug. 13: Girls Night Out with the Junior Roller Girls (ages 8-18)
- 6-9 p.m. Sept. 9: Adult Skate (21+)
- 5-8 p.m. Oct. 8: Adult Skate (21+)
- Oct. 14-15: SkateFest at Sawyer Point (all ages)
Admission is free but there is no skate rental, so bring your own gear.
The outdoor skating rink is located behind the Montgomery Inn Boathouse, 925 Riverside Drive, Downtown. More info: cincinnatiparksfoundation.org.
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