About This Listing
Balboa Skatepark is a public skatepark in San Francisco, situated at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and San Jose Avenue. The park is managed by the Friends of Balboa Skatepark, a nonprofit group that maintains the facility. It serves as a dedicated space for skateboarding, offering a variety of ramps, rails, and bowls designed for different skill levels. The skatepark is open to the public and is a popular spot for skaters, BMX riders, and inline skaters. It features a mix of street-style and vert elements, including a large bowl and a series of quarter pipes. The park is accessible via public transit, with nearby bus stops and parking options. While hours of operation aren’t specified, it is typically open during daylight hours, though availability may vary by season. Visitors can contact the Friends of Balboa Skatepark through their website or by phone for general inquiries. The park has a 4.0-star rating based on user reviews, indicating strong satisfaction among regular users. Skaters should bring their own equipment and be prepared for a casual, community-focused environment. The park’s nonprofit management relies on community support, so donations or volunteer opportunities may be available for those interested in contributing.
Located in San Francisco, CA, this sports club offers quality facilities and services for sports enthusiasts.
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What visitors are saying
“How this wooden skatepark survived the San Francisco weather for this long is impressive. But itu2019s definitely beat up. There are a few cement features that are ok but the skatelite features are on their last leg. The layout isnu2019t great, with lots of empty space.”
— Vasiliy V. · ★☆☆☆☆ · 2026-1-20
“Not good for skateboarding really because there's a lot of cracks, and the transitions dont always line up. The park was made with metal ramps that warp. If your good at skating it would be fine, but kids and begginers not really. Great for bicycles.”
— Mike L. · ★★★☆☆
“Itu2019s a solid mediocre skate park. Lots of kids but a good spot overall. Like any skate park I prefer early in the morning or at night when theyu2019re closed.”
— Kyle S. · ★★★☆☆ · 2021-8-12
“This is a well loved, and well used park. Common courtesy was ample between strangers. The wood portions are rather forgiving, the screws and nails sticking out less so. I would encourage the city to tend to upkeep, and patrons keep their tetanus boosters up to date.”
— N C. · ★★★☆☆
“I wasnu2019t using the Skate Park. Iu2019m over 50 and that park is for kids whose bones donu2019t break as easily. I was on the softball Diamond next to it doing a softball practice with the u2018Masters Teamu2019. Which is a fancy way of saying u2018old guys that still want to play softballu2019. Iu2019ve always liked Balboa Park; and thatu2019s because itu2019s not turf. Itu2019s real grass. I just wish the city would spend the money to get it to drain prop”
— Anthony R. · ★★★★★
“Donu2019t be fooled by the old photos. This place is filthy and in a horrible state of disrepair. Graffiti, rotten food, and trash are all over the bowl. Itu2019s just completely unskateable. Boards are popping up all over the place and itu2019s completely overrun by bikers. I just wasted $25 to get a ride there just to immediately take a ride back to my hotel.”
— Josh W. · ★☆☆☆☆
“Recommended for teens to wear a helmet! Skateboarding is less fun - the slope is between 45 and 75 degrees while the pits were 83 degrees angle. Also, the pit was not maintained, and some people got trapped in the pit. Also, the risk of an unbalanced skateboard is very high while these falls and injuries were at least 40% chance.”
— Evan L. · ★★★☆☆
“Great access and practically always empty. Grateful just to have a skatepark here at all, and it's pretty dynamic as well. Good vibes.”
— Trevor L. · ★★★★★
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Balboa Skatepark located?
Balboa Skatepark is located at Ocean Avenue &, San Jose Ave, San Francisco, CA 94112, United States. It is in San Francisco, CA.
What is the phone number for Balboa Skatepark?
You can call Balboa Skatepark at +1 530-510-5941.
What are the hours of Balboa Skatepark?
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How is Balboa Skatepark rated?
Balboa Skatepark has an average rating of 4/5 from 63 customer reviews on Google.
Does Balboa Skatepark have a website?
Yes. Balboa Skatepark's official website is https://friendsofbalboaskatepark.org/.
