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Top 6 skate shops in Atlanta
To help you get connected and find what you need for your ride, below are six of the best skate shops in and around Atlanta.
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Whether on the street or at the rinks, skating is woven into Atlanta’s community and culture. For decades, generations of skaters have hopped on their boards or tied up their laces to express themselves through their tricks and threads. People often gather at skate parks and rinks, especially on Friday nights, to glide to the sounds of upbeat music or shred their wheels on the concrete.
Devin Flynn at Red Bull Boarding Pass in Atlanta, Georgia on March 2023
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For about as long as skating has been a regular activity, skate shops have been stocked with gear for skaters. Aside from their shelves, these shops employ individuals whose love for the sport keeps skaters coming back – for more than boards and wheels. The feeling of community runs through these places. To help you get connected and find what you need for your ride, below are six of the best skate shops in and around Atlanta.
01
Skate Escape
Skate Escape is located inside Ponce City Market, less than 10 minutes northeast of Downtown Atlanta. Touting itself as Atlanta’s oldest skate shop, Skate Escape has been rolling out skating equipment since 1979. You can find everything from roller skates to skateboard wheels and a variety of accessories.
Here, it’s easy to enhance your skating experience or get you started at one of Atlanta’s many skateparks. Skate Escape is open from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays and Thursdays. On Fridays and Saturdays, it’s open from noon to 9 p.m. and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sundays.
02
Stratosphere Skate Shop
Stratosphere Skate Shop is located in Little Five Points, a hip and eclectic neighborhood with vegan bars, indie shops, and vintage clothing stores that attract young crowds. A family of skaters opened this shop in 1986, and it’s been at a few different locations since then. However, this shop has become a community staple at its current home on Moreland Ave.
At Stratosphere, you can find everything from skateboards and wheels to graphic t-shirts so you’re riding safely and in style. Stratosphere is open every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., except for Sundays and Mondays when it’s open from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
03
RollATL
RollATL is located in Midtown Atlanta near the east side of the BeltLine Trail. Selling a variety of items, this shop has everything from roller skates and rollerblades to skateboard wheels and rollerblade frames. In the shop’s five years of operation, owner Teshia Robinson has worked to foster a community of fellow skaters through local events and even offers support to athletes across sports.
RollATL also has trained technicians on staff to help you find the perfect fit for skates and gear. The shop is open from Tuesdays through Saturdays from noon to 7 p.m. and closed on Mondays.
04
SkatePlug
Owned and operated by skaters, SkatePlug is located in Hapeville, just five minutes north of Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. This shop sells skateboards, shoes, and other hardware and accessories to optimize your riding experience. You can also get custom designs for your gear. The shop is open Monday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
05
Dunwoody Skateboarding
Dunwoody Skateboarding is named after the city it calls home. Dunwoody sits 20 minutes north of Atlanta and is also home to Brook Run Skate Park, where Dunwoody Skateboarding is located. This shop is quite the versatile place. Along with selling skate products, such as wheels, bearings, and other equipment, the shop offers private and group skateboarding lessons, hosts competitions, and facilitates summer camps.
For an on-theme celebration for yourself or a skater friend, you can also schedule parties and other events at the shop. Members of the skate shop receive shop-wide discounts, free concessions, and decorative stickers to customize their skate gear. The shop is open from Tuesday through Friday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
06
The Village Skatepark ATL
Located just four minutes from the Trap Music Museum, The Village is both an indoor skate park and a non-profit community center. Along with gear, this shop offers private and group skateboard, bike, scooter, and rollerskate lessons. Weekly art workshops, sewing classes, graphic design sessions, and tool mastering programs are just some of the regular events on the calendar.
The goal here is to help skaters cultivate their interests and skills both on and off their boards. The shop is open to the public Thursdays through Sundays from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. On Mondays, it’s open only to members, who can come to the park from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Gearing up where equipment and community meet
Skate shops help keep the wheels spinning on Atlanta’s sidewalks and skate park ramps. They’re not just stores selling merchandise. They’re hubs of knowledge from skaters who are as passionate about welcoming and mentoring other skaters as they are about the activity itself. If you’re looking for a place to grab gear and get some friendly company, there are several places across the Atlanta area ready to welcome you in.
