Melba Bishop Park

Melba Bishop Park is a 16-acre recreational facility located in Oceanside, California. Developed in 1974, the park is named after former Councilmember Melba Bishop. The centerpiece of the park is the Melba Bishop Recreation Center, a 35,000-square-foot facility designed to meet the needs of the entire community.

The park offers a wide range of outdoor amenities for visitors to enjoy. It features multiple sports facilities, including baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, and tennis courts. For skateboarding enthusiasts, there is an 8,000-square-foot skatepark that was opened in 2008, offering a street course style.

Melba Bishop Park also caters to picnickers with its barbecue areas and picnic facilities. Families with children can take advantage of the playground equipment. For those looking to engage in other recreational activities, the park provides multipurpose fields and a gymnasium.

The recreation center hosts a variety of activities and events throughout the year. These include basketball, volleyball, soccer, sports camps, day camps, tiny tots programs, after-school programs, teen programs, field trips, and a range of dance, educational, and fitness classes. The facility sees approximately 250,000 annual participants taking part in these various offerings.

For those interested in walking or jogging, the park features well-maintained pathways. The park's spacious layout and picturesque surroundings make it an ideal setting for both leisurely strolls and more vigorous exercise.

Melba Bishop Park is open daily from 6:00 am to 9:00 pm, providing ample opportunity for community members to enjoy its facilities.