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Kimball Skate Park

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Kimball Skate Park - photo 11 / 19Photo courtesy of Google Maps contributors
Google Rating
4.4(124)
Skill Level

Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Location

National City, California

beginner street skatingkids and familiesnight sessionspractice on ledges and stairscasual BMX and scooter riding

Kimball Skate Park reads as a compact street-oriented park with a solid beginner-to-intermediate learning setup. Reviewers consistently mention ledges, stairs, curbs, and “essential obstacles,” plus a layout that flows well for practicing street skating. It sounds especially good for newcomers and kids, but there’s enough there for more confident skaters to keep busy too. The park is also used by BMX and scooters, though one reviewer says there is “not so much bmx,” suggesting skaters are the main audience. Night sessions look like a real plus: multiple reviews mention lights coming on around dusk and say it’s well lit for riding after dark. The vibe is generally friendly, respectful, and family-oriented, with people coming to watch, walk dogs, or bring kids. Main complaints are its small size, occasional overcrowding, nearby smokers, lack of restrooms, and some rough surrounding landscaping/rocks that one reviewer felt were unsafe. Overall, it sounds clean, welcoming, and useful, but not a huge park or one for long sessions if you want nonstop variety.

At a Glance

LightsLights
ParkingParking
Materialsmooth concrete

Features

Street SectionLedgesStairs

No restrooms nearby; lights come on around dusk and the park is used at night. Reviews also mention dogs/coyotes in the area.

Hours

Friday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Community Voice

Skaters generally describe Kimball Skate Park as a small but useful street-style park with good ledges, stairs, and a layout that flows well for learning and casual sessions. Many reviewers praise the friendly, respectful atmosphere and note that it works well for beginners, kids, and even more advanced skaters looking to practice street tricks. Night skating is a standout feature thanks to the lights, and several reviews mention that the park stays active in the evening. Common complaints include the park’s limited size, occasional overcrowding, no nearby restrooms, and some safety concerns around the surrounding rocks and landscaping. A few reviewers also mention smokers, rude behavior from a worker, and that the park can get boring if you want more variety or transition skating.

Overall Sentiment
76%

Pros

  • Street-style layout with ledges, stairs, and other basic obstacles
  • Friendly, respectful atmosphere with a family-friendly vibe
  • Well lit for night skating
  • Good for beginners and kids learning fundamentals
  • Free parking lot

Cons

  • Small size and limited variety can get boring quickly
  • No nearby restrooms
  • Can get overcrowded at times
  • Some reviewers mention smokers and rude behavior from a worker
  • Rocks/landscaping near the skating area feel unsafe to some users

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All parks in National CityWith Lights in National CityFree in National CityBeginner Friendly in National City
CrowdModerate
Conditiondecent

Location

49 E 16th St, National City, CA 91950, USA, National City, California 91950

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Contact

+1 619-251-0091

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