Lower Bobs Skatepark — Attraction in Oakland

A skating treasure with an uncertain future. The 'parks' main access path is now blocked by a temporary chain link fence, but an entrance is still accessible from a street 'doorway'. Although there is no vehicle parking close by. Very rad features to this park, it's loved. The more advanced skater you are, the better you'll like it. If you're a geezer like me, and your first board was fiberglass over plywood with clay wheels... this park is like time machine gold! It can be rugged and dish out a solid slam. And, a place you could spend hours at perfecting lines. Alas, at 68 years old I don't skate anymore, but did have a good time on my dirt jumper grooving with the flow of the bowls. Curiously, the construction yard next door has a portable trailer mounted security camera set up 20 feet from the park. Ahh, the world...

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Love love LOVE this place ....besides the history behind it it's just an awesome little find. Never too busy, but if it is it's usually always for a cause of some type, from memorials to neighborhood gatherings motivated by fundraising. In my experience, it's always good clean fun. BBQ and fire pits, shaded seating area, smoke or no smoke, option is all yours. I would recommend keeping the youngsters close but all are welcome to visit as consideration is usually given by...