Rainbow Recreation Center
Oakland, California
| Address: | 5800 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94621, USA |
| GPS: |
37°45'56.9"N 122°12'0.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | California |
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The skatepark at Rainbow Recreation Center is a welcoming public skate spot in East Oakland, California, part of a busy city recreation center on International Boulevard. A community-focused facility, it's an especially great place for newer skaters, welcoming everyone from first-timers to seasoned locals in a supervised, friendly setting.
One of the nicest things about this park is how accessible it is: you can bring your own board or borrow one on site, and helmets and safety gear are available to borrow as well — a rare and wonderful feature that makes it easy for anyone to give skating a try. Safety gear is required for everyone using the skatepark, keeping things safe for beginners and kids learning the ropes.
Because it's a staffed recreation-center facility, the skatepark runs on set hours (generally weekday afternoons, with weekend access by checking in at the center), so it's worth confirming the current schedule before you go. Beyond the skatepark, the center offers basketball courts, a soccer and flag-football field, a playground, an organic garden, and more, making it a real neighborhood hub. Bring water, be courteous and take turns, wear your safety gear, and enjoy a friendly, accessible place to skate in East Oakland.
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Parks, Recreation & Youth Development
With an emphasis on Oakland’s youth, OPRYD believes that parks change lives by empowering communities to play, connect, explore and engage. By providing open spaces, recreational activities, and equitable services, we strive to develop resilient children and robust communities. Through intentional partnerships, we can build safer, stronger and more engaged neighborhoods.
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Government/Departments/Parks-Recreation-Youth-DevelopmentRainbow Recreation Center
The newly renovated Rainbow Recreation Center serves the East Oakland Community with recreational activities for all ages.
https://www.oaklandca.gov/Community/Parks-Facilities/Recreation-Centers/Rainbow-Recreation-Center
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Oakland, California
- Head southwest on Broadway toward 14th StPass by Starbucks (on the right in 0.3 mi)(0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto 5th St (135 ft)
- Take the ramp on the left onto I-880 S (3.4 mi)
- Take exit 38 for High St toward Alameda (0.2 mi)
- Turn left onto 42nd Ave (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto E 14th St/International BlvdDestination will be on the left(1.0 mi)
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