A new roller skating rink opened Friday in Market Square as Pittsburgh officials also rolled out a new chaperone policy for minors in the Downtown gathering space.
The rink, called “Skate the Square,” features roller skating, a DJ and a bar inside a tented area in the square. Organizers say the attraction is designed to bring families and the community together through a shared activity.
“We have a roller-skating rink in Market Square!” said Dana Bannon of Pittsburgh Skate. “Third spaces are important because we need places to gather as a community. We need places to share enjoyment and play.”…