When Playing Outdoors was the Norm
In the old days, playing indoors was rare and sometimes wasn't even an option. Playing outdoors was the thing to do. In Covington that meant several things, with skating high on the list if (1) one had a pair of skates and (2) one could find a place flat enough to skate. Here's an article from 1979 recalling the days of outdoor play and particularly skating.
See also:
Norma Core, Covington Trailblazer