PHASE 2 GROUNDBREAKING – Thursday October 16, 2025

Mayor Malik D. Evans invites you to celebrate the start of:

ROC the Riverway
Skatepark: Phase II Groundbreaking

Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025
11:30 a.m. sharp!

Roc City Skatepark
241 South Ave.

We’re excited to celebrate the City of Rochester’s favorite skate spot as we get ready to make it even bigger and better.

Come out, show your spirit, and be part of the next chapter in this one-of-a-kind destination.

Thanks to Governor Kathy Hochul and New York State for their continued support and investments in Rochester.


PLEASE NOTE: Parking in the Spectrum lot off of Mt. Hope is no longer an option; please look for on-street parking near the park or the Court St. parking Garage.

Phase 2 Layout Renderings

We’re happy to share the renderings for Phase 2 of the Roc City Skatepark, as supplied to us by the City of Rochester. We are grateful for their long-time collaboration with the FRIENDS to ensure that Rochester has a top-notch free public skatepark available to all!

PROPOSED FINAL DESIGN FOR PHASE 2

CITY DISPLAY BOARDS

GALLERY OF DETAILED RENDERINGS

A selection of detailed renderings of the various park areas.

STOP, DROP, AND ROLL – October 24, 2021

STOP, DROP, AND ROLL – October 24, 2021

October 24, 2021 – 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Roc City Skatepark

Drop off non-perishable food items to help support community members in need and join the Friends and some special guests there to meet with the public, and host some games, raffles, and giveaways. This is a community-orientated event. All skill levels and non-motorized wheels welcome. Come to contribute, to watch, or to join in the fun.

Non-perishable food items collected will help support the work of the all volunteer Rochester Food Not Bombs.

This event is presented in partnership with the City of Rochester Department of Recreation and Human Services and made possible through the generous support of the City of Rochester and our event sponsors:

City of Rochester – https://www.cityofrochester.gov
Black Bird Design – http://www.rochesterblackbirddesign.com
Bruised Brigade – http://bruisedbrigade.com
Coal – https://coalheadwear.com
Emerson & Oliver – https://www.emersonandoliver.com
Etnies – https://etnies.com
Juice magazine – https://juicemagazine.com
Krudco. – https://www.krudco.com
Lophase coffee – https://www.instagram.com/lophasecoffee/
Stodie – https://www.instagram.com/stodie_skateboards
Pasttime – http://pastimeskateshop.com
Old Skull – https://www.oldskullskateboards.com
Neon Wave – https://thisisneonwave.com

You can learn about parking for the skatepark here: https://roccitypark.org/wp/where-to-park/