Rollin’ in Radelaide: Best Adelaide Spots for Roller Skating
You don’t need deep pockets or a sleek ride to roll with style in Adelaide. All you have to do is swing by the city’s ultimate hotspots for roller skating.
From locations and tips, we have all the info casual and hardcore roller skaters need!
St Clair Recreation Center – YMCA
Address: St Claire Skate Park, 109 Woodville Rd, Woodville South, SA 5011
Contact Details: (08) 7078 4184
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 7 am to 9 pm
- Sat to Sun – 8 am to 4 pm
Travel Time From the Adelaide CBD: 15 mins
From toe-tapping tunes to groovy neon lights, St Clair Recreation Center – YMCA is a wheelie wonderland.
Their public roller skating sessions have prices that won’t make you roll and stumble: kids are looking at $10, while adults 18 and above roll in at $12.50. And if you’re rounding up the family, it’s $40 for a maximum crew of 2 adults and up to 3 mini-mes.
They can also host roller skating parties for your kiddos. The package is a guaranteed epic time on wheels complete with a party host, snacks galore, and hours of skating.
| Tips: With a cap of 80 participants per session, reserving early ensures your spot. You can also enjoy a smooth payment procedure by using a credit card. |
Ingle Farm Recreation Center
– From rosyulcoq
Address: 3/58 Beovich Rd, Ingle Farm, SA 5098
Contact Details: (08) 7422 1500
Operating Hours:
- Mon – 9 am to 10 pm
- Tue to Thu – 9 am to 9 pm
- Fri – 9 am to 9:30 pm
- Sat – 9 am to 6:30 pm
- Sun – 9 am to 5 pm
Travel Time From the Adelaide CBD: 24 mins
At Ingle Farm Recreation Center, they have a squad of roller skating gurus who are all about making your skate sesh as rad as possible.
The public sessions focus on having fun and honing those sick skills, whether you’re just starting out or already a master of the rink.
For the ultimate family hangout and disco party, though, you need to pop by on Friday nights when the good times roll from 6 pm to 9:30 pm. It’s only $10 per skater or $34.50 for the whole fam bam with the family pass.
| Tip: After roller skating, drop by the Ingle Farm Recreation Center kiosk for tasty treats. |
Modbury Skate Plaza
– From cavinrobbins
Address: Corner Jack High Lane and, Golden Grove Rd, Ridgehaven, SA 5097
Operating Hours: Daily – 24 hours
Travel Time From the Adelaide CBD: 25 mins
While Modbury Skate Plaza is a hotspot for skateboarders, BMXers, and scooter riders, it’s not just their turf.
This place is a hidden gem for all you roller and in-line skaters craving some serious adrenaline rush you can’t catch at traditional recreation centers.
With ramps, ledges, and a sick skate bowl, it’s a certified playground for wheels. Plus, the park has chill-out spots, shady nooks, and even a nearby play space for when you need to kick back.
| Tip: The park features push-button-operated lighting, so you can keep the party going even after the sun sets. |
Oaklands Recreation Plaza
– From oakland.skatepark
Address: Oaklands Wetland Reserve, 237-265 Oaklands Rd, Oaklands Park, SA 5046
Contact Details: (08) 8375 6600
Operating Hours: Daily – 24 hours
Travel Time From the Adelaide CBD: 18 mins
Tranquil, tidy, and packed with perks, hitting the roller rink at Oaklands Recreation Plaza is a no-brainer.
The skate park has all the fixings for killer roller skating sessions, from flat banks to rollover hips and even volcanoes for that extra thrill. Just steer clear of quarter pipes and rail beams; they’re best left for the skateboard crew.
If you aren’t all about the spins and grinds, hit up the Sturt River Linear Park. It’s teeming with upgrades. Think smooth surfaces and jaw-dropping vistas of the river.
| Tip: If you’re also into other ball sports, bring basketball or netball essentials. Oaklands Recreation Plaza has top-grade ball courts. |
Golden Grove Skate Park
– From gongcore
Address: 250 The Golden Way, Golden Grove, SA 5125
Contact Details: (08) 8397 7444
Operating Hours: Daily – 24 hours
Travel Time From the Adelaide CBD: 31 mins
Just beyond Goldenfields Reserve’s vast grassy field, perfect for a game of catch or a chill picnic sesh, lies a roller skating haven: Golden Grove Skate Park.
The spot is perfect for more adept roller skaters, boasting bowls, ramps, and ledges you can share with skateboarders.
In addition, there are several BBQs around. Bringing meat and a couple of refreshments is a smart move, particularly for families seeking an enjoyable alfresco dining experience that won’t hit the funds.
| Tip: Remember that Golden Grove Skate Park is a dry zone, so leave the cold ones at home to avoid trouble. |
Gawler Sport and Community Center
– From missitee
Address: Nixon Terrace, Gawler, SA 5118
Contact Details: (08) 8522 9203
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 9 am to 9 pm
- Sat to Sun – 9 am to 12 pm
Travel Time From the Adelaide CBD: 43 mins
Gawler Sport and Community Center’s skating disco is where the party is, with sessions full of games, tunes, and, of course, roller skating madness.
From rookie rollers to seasoned shredders, everyone can join, and if you’re feeling a bit wobbly, just hit up one of their friendly Skate Marshalls for some pro tips.
As for the fees, it’s $10 per person, but you can snag a family pass for $33.50. Moreover, spectators under 18 without a guardian must fork over a fiver.
| Tip: Purchase tickets up to 2 weeks in advance and skip the queue. |
Lefevre Community Stadium
– From tombodama
Address: 541 Victoria Rd, Osborne, SA 5017
Contact Details: (08) 8405 6908
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 8 am to 4 pm
- Sat – 9 am to 3 pm
- Sun – 9 am to 4 pm
Travel Time From the Adelaide CBD: 28 mins
For just 4 bucks a pop (which includes skate rental), you can have post-work or school fun at Lefevre Community Stadium.
Lil’ Adelaide Rollers coaches are on deck, so families and crews can sharpen their skills by joining the public skating sesh.
Additionally, you can groove at their roller skating disco events, complete with games, music, and all-around skating and dancing fun.
| Tip: Celebrate your kid’s birthday by hosting a roller skating-themed party here. |
Blackwood Recreation Center
Address: 1 Northcote Rd, Eden Hills SA 5050
Contact Details: (08) 8278 8833
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 6 am to 10 pm
- Sat – 8 am to 5 pm
- Sun – 8 am to 10 pm
Travel Time From the Adelaide CBD: 22 mins
No need to worry about being locked in or fitting a certain age bracket at Blackwood Recreation Center. Rolling skating excitement is for everyone here.
There’s also no need to sweat it out if it’s your first time lacing up. Their skate session supervisors are on hand to offer assistance and maybe even spice things up with some rad games.
Just a heads-up: Blackwood Recreation Center takes a breather on public holidays, so plan your skating adventures accordingly.
| Tip: Check the website for upcoming events. The closest one is a disco-themed session in May. |
Seaford Recreation Center
– From lunafoxskate
Address: 620 Grand Blvd, Seaford, SA 5169
Contact Details: (08) 8488 2000
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 8 am to 5 pm
- Sat to Sun – Closed
Travel Time From the Adelaide CBD: 42 mins
The Seaford Recreation Center is the place to be if you’re looking to shred some wheels without breaking the bank.
Skating sessions here will set you back $6.80 for the kiddos and $9 for the grown-ups, but that includes skate hire, so you can roll in style without splashing too much cash.
Space won’t be an issue, too, as there are not 1, not 2, but 3 top-of-the-line courts just begging to be rolled on.
| Tip: If you’re looking to throw a private skating party on a Saturday, email them at [email protected]. |
Adelaide Hills Recreation Center
– From skatesociety.
Address: 2 Howard Ln, Mount Barker, SA 5251
Contact Details: (08) 8391 0222
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Fri – 6 am to 8 pm
- Sat to Sun – 8 am to 12 pm
Travel Time From the Adelaide CBD: 36 mins
The Adelaide Hills Recreation Center flexes 2 courts that double as prime roller skating territory. Most go here for their lessons for tiny tots and adults, courtesy of skating groups like Skate Society.
But if you’re feeling extra competitive, you may join one of their roller derby leagues, like the Rockabellas Roller Derby League.
| Tip: Avoid unexpected charges; review the center’s current pricing. |
