Pop-up roller rink to open in Market Square

Chrissy Suttles

An open air pavilion anchors the new Market Square. Photo: Courtesy of Darin DiNapoli / Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership — The newly renovated Market Square. Photo: Courtesy of Darin DiNapoli/Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership

Market Square is getting a retro remix this month with a pop-up roller rink — here for a short spin to showcase the plaza's new renovations and bring people back Downtown.

Zoom in: Skate the Square opens Thursday.

The rink will feature a retro theme, DJs on select nights and a full-service bar for skaters and spectators, per the Pittsburgh Downtown Partnership.
All ages are welcome; anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Between the lines: Nonprofit PGH SK8 said the initiative reflects a rising demand for accessible skating and "third spaces" among Pittsburgh youth and their families.

The organization said it plans to organize special youth sessions, urging volunteers and chaperones to step up.

Reminder: A temporary city policy now requires anyone 18 and under to enter Market Square with a chaperone 21 or older from 3pm to 12am Thursday–Sunday.

If you go: Skate the Square runs Thursday through May 25.

💰 $17 for 75 minutes, including skate rentals
⏰ Opening night 4pm–10pm; Friday 4pm–10pm; Saturday–Sunday noon–10pm; Monday–Wednesday 4pm–10pm; Thursday 11am–2pm and 4pm–10pm
🎟️ Advance tickets strongly encouraged at downtownpittsburgh.com/skatethesquare.

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