Mather Skatepark — Attraction in Rancho Cordova

'20/1 1st review, but have enjoyed this skate park a half dozen times over the years: -- consistently clean, good vibe and safe for all ages and skill levels-- inc recreational parents/kids to hard core. -- Open access (not 100% fenced in), but still subject to Mather Sports Complex hours of operation. -- Safety gear for youth not required. -- Lots of different structures (some shaded), stairs, ramps for bike, scooter, skates, and skateboards which adults down to four year old adventurists can be pleased with. -- Dedicated, small parking lot attached to south side of park. Plus larger lot to north by main indoor Sports Complex and softball fields--but park at own risk (due to foul balls). -- A large, newer kids playground is also attached to the east side of the skate park, so younger enthusiasts who tire of the skate park can head over to the playground without parents having to move the car or leave the rest of the skate group behind. -- Plenty of grass, a crushed granite path, and a cement sidewalk wind around the skate park--plus semi-shaded picnic benches--making it versatile for those accompanying the skater, but not skating themselves. -- Two small caveats: located a jaunt away to either the softball complex or inside the main building are the water fountains...

Skate park is a little on the small side but fun to ride. It's more of a "street" style for riding with plenty of stairs, rails, curves, ledges, and boxes. Also has some fun quarters. Bathrooms are a bit far, located in the building that you have to walk all the way around to get to, but they are clean. It is somewhat lit up at night mostly due to the lights from the adjoining...

The park can get a bit packed but people mainly keep to themselves and you can always find something to skate since it's so big. There is a very short ledge at the back for beginners or just to learn new tricks. Overall the park is very open,...