Ranked #13 of 16 skate parks in Long Beach by visitor rating
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Heads up: This listing appears to be a different type of place, not a traditional skate park. It may still be worth a visit anyway – but worth knowing before you go.
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About
Orizaba Park is a well-maintained neighborhood skate park in Long Beach that doubles as essential urban green space. The facility features a dedicated skate area alongside soft grass, trees providing natural shade, and a community garden with raised beds. Visitors praise the park's clean conditions, thoughtful landscaping, and peaceful atmosphere nestled between mature trees. Open weekdays from noon to 5pm, it's an ideal spot for skaters and families seeking outdoor recreation with a local community focus. The nearby coffee shop adds to the welcoming neighborhood vibe.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“Small, quaint park right in the middle of the neighborhood; clean and cared for. The park equipment works fine which is amazing for the kids. Nice location and scenery, the play area sits in between trees offering tons of shade and cool breezes!”
★★★★★
“A park with lots of potential in my opinion, but with just a glance it can be perceived in multiple ways. I like the location, and the smell 🏖️”
★★★★★
“Great Park, essential green space in an urban jungle of hard surfaces. They have a cool skatepark which is hard, mostly the rest is nice and soft, green park, grass, and an organic “Long Beach Organic” community garden with raised beds. Growing food, getting to be one with…”
★★★★★
“(After School/ Summer program)
The Pros: Program is free.
They have activities to keep the kids busy.
Staff seem friendly. The kids are given snacks.
They close at 6pm.
*They I think still stay open till 8pm for Teenager's.
The Cons: Playground bridge is damaged.
They…”
Orizaba Park Skatepark is a 24/7 accessible concrete skate park in Long Beach offering a small but well-maintained layout perfect for learning fundamentals. Visitors praise the smooth concrete, quality ledges, flat bar, and welcoming community. The park features hips and banks for progression, though some note the space feels tight and occasional debris from nearby trees requires cleanup. Despite its compact size, skaters consistently highlight the good vibes and skill-building opportunities. Tree coverage provides natural shade, making it an accessible spot for skaters of all levels seeking quality ledge work and basic trick progression.
Long Beach Skate Co. is a highly-rated skate shop in Long Beach, California, earning 4.6 stars from 245 reviews. Visitors consistently praise the shop's huge selection of boards and gear, combined with knowledgeable staff who genuinely care about your purchase. The team stands out for exceptional customer service – from helping with online order issues to offering in-person fitting advice. Whether shopping in-store or online, customers experience quick responses, honest communication, and efficient shipping. With free shipping on orders over $49 and a staff that remembers what skate shops should be, Long Beach Skate Co. has become a favorite destination for skaters seeking quality products and real expertise.
McBride Skate Plaza is a street-focused skate park in Long Beach featuring diverse obstacles including ledges of varying sizes, rails, stairs, and creative gaps like the popular euro gap and step-up. The park is well-designed with plenty of shade from trees and draws skaters with features like the six stair and Belmont ledge replicas. Located on MLK Jr Avenue, it's best visited during daytime hours. With a 4.3-star rating from over 110 reviews, skaters appreciate the variety of features and accessible facilities, including bathroom access through the adjacent teen center.