Cuckoo’s Nest Skate Shop

Since 2009, Cuckoo’s Nest Skate Shop has been the quirky epicenter of local skateboarding. Run by skaters and for skaters, Cuckoo’s Nest is the longest-running skate shop in the area, offering unique items and hosting regular events. Out of this shop, a community has emerged, one that deserves more attention.

For many young people, skating is an important outlet. This sport, which the International Olympic Committee voted unanimously to include in the 2020 Summer Games in Tokyo, provides a channel through which people can focus their energy in a constructive, community-centered way. To hep facilitate this community, Cuckoo’s Nest hosts regular art shows, recently featuring local artists Dylan Schroeder and Kenji Niibayashi. Cuckoo’s Nest also offers skateboarding lessons, and hosts regular jams, where multiple skaters try out their new tricks.

Skateboarding is also a great way for a lot of people to get around town. College students in particular, whether on campus or the urban areas immediately adjacent, find skating a convenient way to get from A to B while also enjoying that sense of freedom and liberation found only on a board.

If you’re an experienced skater, you’ll understand immediately why Cuckoo’s Nest is a local, cultural hub. They stock shoes you can’t find elsewhere by top brands, including Adidas, Vans and Nike. All of their boards are professional quality, and the shop deals directly with their suppliers so that they can order the products best suited for each customer.

New skaters are in luck walking into Cuckoo’s Nest. With 60 years combined skating experience among the staff, Cuckoo’s Nest can get a new skater going with top gear. They draw on their background and experience to find the right board and equipment for anyone interested in taking up the sport.

Whether you’re a veteran skater looking for a shop to call home or you’re just now getting the bug, Cuckoo’s Nest has all the gear you need, the expertise to find the gear best suited to you, and they have fostered a positive community for all involved.