05/05/2026
Due to unforeseen weather conditions, tonight’s kickoff of “Rollin’ on the River” on the has been postponed to next week Tuesday, May 12th starting at 6 PM for beginner lessons. 🌧️👎
We thank you for your understanding as we always try to wait as long as we can for the forecast to change, and the team looks forward to welcoming you back “Rollin’” next week!
Thank you! 🛼🌊☀️
04/29/2026
We welcome you back for the 8th installment of “Rollin’ on the River” brought to you by the conservancy and ! 🛼🌊☀️
Detroits largest outdoor roller sport meetup is back again this summer, now EXTENDED through September! 🎉
FIRST DATE: Tuesday May 5th, 6-10 PM
6-7 PM : Free beginner learn to skate lessons
7-10 PM: Group rollouts and entertainment at “The Terrace”
Join us for beginner skate lessons, group rollouts, and community building at “The Terrace” at Valade park. Enjoy FREE beginner skate lessons with our instructors and 📚
Entertainment at “The Terrace” is back again this year with with 🎶🔥
Food for purchase is available from one of the best food trucks in the D, 🦞
All of this, FREE to participate thanks to our sponsors!
Questions? Send us a DM and we will do our best to answer!
Thank you for 8 years of Rollin’. We can’t wait to see you all again! ❤️
12/28/2025
This past year was another for firsts, and we are happy we get to continue to share these moments with you!
Here’s to 2026, and beyond! Thank you for your participation and support, and that sunshine will be back before you know it. ☀️🛼
Happy New Year! 🎊
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09/26/2025
Have you seen the new Joe Louis Greenway sign yet? Was just installed today on the rail bridge over Woodward in Highland Park.
08/26/2025
Ending summer with one more rollout! Come join us for the season finally of the 7th annual “Rollin’ on the River” skate meetups! 🛼🌊☀️
Tonight, the bar will be open for adults 21+ at the Valade cafe, the music will be going all night, and we will wind down our summer programming until next year!
Schedule of events:
6-7 PM: Beginner skate lessons with and 📚
7-10 PM: Open skate on the terrace and group rollouts with music provided by with guest dj 🎤🎧
Food available for purchase from the 🦞
📍2670 Atwater Street, Detroit MI
PARKING: The lot across from Valade is currently closed, please park on adjacent streets to Jefferson or the free parkinglot next to Valade by the entrance of the old rattle snake club!
The 7th annual “Rollin’ on the River” was presented by the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy and
08/20/2025
SWIPE for full event information! ➡️➡️➡️
We are Rollin’ today apart of the summer celebration! 🛼🌳☀️
Join us from 3-6 PM for open skating! FREE skate rental is available while supplies last (25 pairs sizes 5-13)
Enjoy music and entertainment with and some of Detroits best skaters! 🎧🎤🛼
Pre-register on the page, link in bio!
📍7241 McDonald Street, Detroit MI
See you there! 🛼🎉
08/09/2025
Thank you to all of our new followers helping us reach 7k on Facebook! 🎉🛼
We know you have been commenting “Rollin” on our videos to receive more info on our programming during the summer. Unfortunately Facebook doesn’t allow us to message some due to privacy settings on profiles.
As a friendly reminder, all of our program information is available pinned to the top of our profile, please make sure to check out our flyers for dates, locations, and full information on what is available at the program!
Thank you again, and let’s keep Rollin’ Detroit! 🛼🏙