Melba Bishop Skatepark — Attraction in Oceanside

Nice, clean park and recreation center. Has a clean-cut basketball court, bunch of tennis courts, 4 baseball fields, a skatepark, a playground, a rec center and lots of open areas for activities. There are restroom facilities near the basketball court as well. It usually isn't too crowded although it's not dead either. People are nice. I usually take my dogs for walks there. Everyone I've seen there seems nice. I noticed lately theres a homeless dude who set up camp in one of the baseball fields dug outs. He never bothers anybody. He usually only comes early in the morning or late at night but lately he's been set up all day like he officially moved in or something. Theres no big lights that stay on when it gets dark so you cant see anything unless you bring a light, but even then its kind of creepy. There is parking in front of the rec center and part of it is even covered like a carport. Conveniently there are trashcans located throughout the park which is also cool. If you bring your dog be sure to bring along poop bags and clean up after your pup. Also, if you see other patrons with dogs, please keep yours leashed to prevent any unnecessary drama. I keep mine leashed if there are other dogs around but if not I let them run free. It's a fun time for everyone and safe if we all apply...

Melba Bishop Park is so awesome! I appreciated how clean it was and my son absolutely loved watching the kids at skate camp.

📍5306 N River Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057 🚙Free parking in lot (some of which is covered to keep your car cool! Yay!) 💰This park is free 🎠There are 2 play structures that have both standard and bucket swings and built on a rubber/mulch ground surface. No shaded canopies overhead. 🚽Restrooms 🧺Multiple picnic tables scattered around the playground 🍔Charcoal grills 🖼Plenty of green lawn space 🌳Mature shady trees perfect to lay a picnic blanket under 🌟Clean grounds 🛣Far from busy roads 🚲Paved sidewalk perfect for small bikes, scooters, roller blades 🛹Skate park ⚾️Baseball fields 🏀Basketball court 🏐Volleyball net in the...

Just a quick note about me for context: kids got skateboard for Xmas so I got one too to learn with them, and our skating happens almost entirely at skateparks. This is my favorite beginners park so far (with Alga Norte, then Vista behind it). Lots of small drops and gentle slopes to allow for controlled speeds. Also nice to have the bigger park's play structure right near the skatepark for when the wee child gets bored. Melba Bishop in general is great, and the many many pickleball courts and spacious grassy areas are definitely a draw. Great community...