It's only natural to give in to the rush of nostalgia and memory. For most of us, childhood summers meant the all-important lack of structure, the release from the drudgery of the school day, and time to explore. The skating rink was the stage for so many rites of passage. Those incomparable times shared a strange symmetry with later exploits at keggers and bar-hopping nights.
Skate rinks remain great places for kids to explore socialization.
No, it is not a comprehensive guide to all things wheeled in Austin. We've done bikes and motorcycles and other things in issues past, and will do them again. This year, we launch from the roller rink. Let Sarah Hepola and new writer Verushka Gray take you on a Ladies' Choice twirl around the rink. Then check out Shadrock Roberts' listings of rinks and parks and outdoor options.