Boston and Cambridge finally have a public skatepark. After 15 years of planning and construction, the Lynch Family Skatepark opened on Saturday, November 14th with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting. The unique location of the long-awaited $3 million Charles River skatepark is next to the North Point Park under ramps for the Zakim Bunker Hill Bridge, between the cities Read More…
Welcome to Orchard, the skateboard, footwear and apparel shop opening this week on the North End waterfront at 438 Commercial Street. The new store adds to the company’s flagship location in Allston (complete with a miniramp and art gallery) and relocates its Newbury Street shop to the North End neighborhood. Orchard is 100% skateboarder owned and operated, supporting the local Read More…
As dog owners work to create a dog park in the North End, another group is moving closer to the creation of a nearby skatepark under the Zakim Bridge. The Charles River Conservancy has announced that a Memorandum of Agreement has been signed between CRC and the State’s Department of Conservation and Recreation. With the Read More…
News regarding the development of a skatepark under the Zakim Bridge: The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) in collaboration with the Charles River Conservancy (CRC) has issued a request for proposals for future operation, management and maintenance of the proposed Charles River Skatepark. The proposed Charles River Skatepark would be constructed under the ramps Read More…