Wanting to start skating is an intimidating process, especially during the pandemic. We’ve compiled a list of “Get Skating” resources for you to check out. None of the below brands or locations have paid us to list them, so this list is purely opinion based! If you’d like more information on skating, check out our Youtube channel and TikTok where we’ll be posting videos regularly to help you out!
WHERE TO SKATE
Indoor Rinks
Forum Roller World - Grand Prairie
Thunderbird Roller Rink - Plano
Westlake Skate Center - Garland
Southern Skates Roller Rink - Dallas
Redbird Skateland - Duncanville
Interskate Roller Rink - Lewisville
Rollerworld NorthEast - Fort Worth
Outdoor Trails
Arcadia Trail Park - Fort Worth
Arbor Hills Nature Preserve - Plano
Little Bear Creek Linear Park - Fort Worth
Bedford Trails Linear Park - Bedford
Trinity River Trails - Fort Worth
Skate Parks
Alliance Skate Park (Outdoor/Covered) - Grand Prairie
Skate Park - Toyota of Lewisville Railroad Park - Lewisville
Chisholm Trail Skate Park - Fort Worth
McKinney Skate Park - McKinney
SkatePark at NE Community Park Frisco - Frisco
SKATES & ACCESSORIES
Skate Boots & Brands
Speed/Derby Skates
Recreational/Outdoor/Dance Skates
Wheels
Durometer (Hardness)
78A-88A: Soft to really soft wheels for outdoor skating and slippery floors
90A-93A: Medium hard wheels for grippy floors
94A-96A: Hard wheels for stickier floors, best for derby on sportscourt floors
97A-100A: Extra hard wheels for the stickest floors, such as the ones you’ll find at roller rinks
Other Wheel Knowledge
When choosing a wheel, do your research on the diameter, hardness that would best suit your body size, wheel core, and weight. You’ll never know until you try, so talk to a skate shop professional to purchase wheels that suite your needs the best!