Sundays at Riverbend Park, Cambridge

Every Sunday from the last week in April to the second week in November, the DCR closes Memorial Drive to traffic from Western Ave. to Alewife Brook Parkway (about 2 miles round trip) from 11am -7 pm.  Parking is available on Mt. Auburn St.  It's also about a half mile walk from the Harvard Square T. Skaters, bikers, and walkers can take advantage of this scenic stretch along the Charles River. 

The Inline Club of Boston organizes an advanced city skate that meets at the fountain of JFK Park (on the corner of JFK and Memorial Drive).  Skaters meet at 10:15 and leave at 10:30.  The skate is approximately 8-12 miles long and finishes around 12 pm.  Participants skate with traffic in the street and strong braking skills are necessary. Helmets and wrist guards are required for this skate.

M.O.M. Skate:

Otherwise known as Midweek on the Minuteman, this event is a social and fitness-focused skate on the Minuteman Rail Trail for skaters of all abilities. MOM is a good choice for new skaters in general, since it is at your own pace and on a relatively flat and smooth surface. The trail is paved with asphalt and is 12 feet wide.

Traditionally, skaters turn around in Lexington Center and head back to Arlington Center (9.5 mile round trip). Others continue beyond Lexington Center to Bedford and back (17 miles round trip).