Places to skate in and Near Asheville
Carrier Park
Outdoor Roller Hockey Rink & Velodrome
The outdoor roller hockey rink (pictured in the inner circle, dark blue) at Carrier Park is one of the top places to skate in Asheville, NC. The roller sport court is used as a practice location for the local leagues, Asheville Inline Hockey League and Blue Ridge Roller Derby. Held at the rink are free roller skating events open to the public by the Asheville Parks & Rec Department and AVL Sk8, a local roller skating organization. For more information on these events check out the Asheville Parks & Rec calendar and the AVL Sk8 Instagram and/or Facebook page.
Mellowdrome
Greenway Trails
The Greenway in the River Arts District or RAD is a great place to get some outdoor cursing or test your cardio with some speed! The most skater friendly section of the Greenway is the Wilma Dykeman Greenway - you'll find skaters, joggers and bicyclist enjoying the view of the French Broad River.
Foundation Skatepark
If your a roller skater interested in "park skating" or "aggressive quad" check out the Foundation Skatepark located in the RAD. Skating at skateparks can be a great way to test your skills and meet local skaters!
Asheville Skatepark aka Foodlion
The Asheville Skatepark is located in downtown Asheville. The park has recently been updated - with smooth new concrete. If you're a roller skater interested in "park skating" or "aggressive quad" check it out!
Jake Rusher Park
While technically in Arden, Jake Rusher Park has a great fenced in Basketball Court that makes roller skating outside a breeze. The surface of the basketball court is really great for outdoor skating, it's level, smooth and not typically crowded. The best times to skate this court is early to mid morning.
Bill Moore Community Park aka Fletcher Park
Paved trails are shared by everyone at this park! The paved trail makes a loop around the activity areas of the park. The trail is wide enough for trail goers to pass each other with ease. The surface of the paved trail is well maintained with minimal hills.
Nearest Indoor Rinks
Riverside Roller Rink - 44 Rink Rd, Burnsville, NC 28714.
Smoky Mountain Sk8way - 19025 Great Smoky Mountains Expy, Waynesville, NC 28786. Adult nights on Thursdays.
Skateland USA - 7514 White Horse Rd, Greenville, SC 29611. Adult nights on Tuesdays.
