Road Raves
Meeting at the Daley Center ( around the Picasso sculpture Clark and Washington ) on 1st and 3rd Fridays of May through October at 7:30PM; Road Raves are a terrific way to explore Chicago streets, culture, and history, along with our inline skating community. Each Road Rave follows a different Chicago theme. Past favorites include the Gangster Rave, the Great Chicago Fire Rave, and the Architecture Rave. Chicago Road Raves are pre-skated, led, and sponsored by the Chicago NSP. As such, we promote safe skating. We skate in the direction of traffic, stop for red lights and generally follow all rules of the road. Road Raves are rated intermediate to advanced street skates, typically running 10 to 14 miles lasting 2 to 2-1/2 hours. Protective gear is strongly recommended.  The use of a helmet is required.

Holiday Skates
Each year, weather permitting, we organize themed skates centering around national holidays. Latch onto our email list and Google Group to find out more.

Lake Front Stopping Clinic
NSP's volunteers are certified to teach stopping and other basic skills. Look our banner banner and red t-shirts near the ramp at Oak Street Beach. PERFECT for beginners to walk, drive, cab or train to; bring skates and protective gear. Master bladers and other performers practice nearby. Free Stopping lessons are given on Saturdays Noon though 3 pm starting Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.