Orchard Skateshop
Boston, Massachusetts, US
The owners have long emphasized a welcoming environment, explicitly noting they 'want kids and adults to have a good time' when building out their community spaces.
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A Boston skateboarding institution that opened in 2006. Recently moved back to its Allston roots in a massive new flagship space, known for an explicitly welcoming attitude toward older skaters.
Orchard has anchored the Boston skate scene since 2006. In 2025, the shop moved into a massive new flagship space in Allston, continuing their legacy of community building.
Far from the gatekeeping sometimes found in core shops, Orchard’s ownership has a documented history of making sure their spaces—including their famous indoor mini-ramps—are comfortable for older, returning skaters to learn on. It’s an essential stop if you need gear before rolling down the street to Smith Playground Skatepark & Pump Track in Allston or heading to the Lynch Family Skatepark across the river.