Open Gym Schedule

Open Gym Calendars:

• JSBCC August Calendar
• JSBCC September Calendar
• MBRC August Calendar
• MBRC September Calendar

*Please note: Changes to Open Gym prices and formats are coming soon. For more information, please read the following letters from the Parks and Recreation Director:

1. Junior Seau Beach Community Center
2. Melba Bishop Recreation Center

JSBCC = Junior Seau Beach Community Center (300 The Strand, N. adjacent to Oceanside Pier)

MBRC = Melba Bishop Recreation Center (5306 N. River Road)

Tai Chi notice: Please note that the Monday and Wednesday evening Tai Chi will be held outdoors until further notice. Here is the link to sign up.

Our Services

Oceanside Parks and Recreation serves our diverse community by providing sports activities that help develop skills, promote healthy lifestyles and create a safe recreational environment for the community. Our programs range from pee wee classes, to adult leagues and seasonal sports camps. Staff is committed to building a strong community in athletics. Classes, leagues and camps change seasonally so be sure to check out the latest Activity Guide on our Main Page.

Gym and Field Rentals

All applications for gym and field use must be submitted 30 days prior to the requested start date or sports event. Only potential exception is post-season/playoff play. Sports staff will determine availability for extended seasons prior to approval.

• P&R Facility Allocation and Priority Designation Memo
• Athletic Gym and Field Use Application

For any questions regarding gym or field rentals please call the Sports Office at (760) 435-5555. Submitted gym or field rental applications are dependent on availability and are NOT automatically approved.

 Field Availability

You can check facility/field availability HERE. 

Field Closures/Rainouts

For info about field closure, maintenance and rainouts, please view the Park Maintenance page.

Weekly Calendar

Athletic Gym and Field Use Calendar

Guide to Reading the Weekly Calendar

This weekly calendar shows all permitted organizations across all City sports parks and two gymnasiums. You can switch to daily and monthly views as well by selecting that option in the upper right hand corner directly above the calendar. 

• To find the park you are interested in: scroll the bar at the bottom of the screen from left to right. 
• To see more details about a reservation: hover your mouse over the reservation.

OUSD Joint Use Fields

The City of Oceanside has a Joint Use Agreement granting the City access to an additional seven fields for organizations/individuals looking to rent a field for sports use. Parks & Recreation staff will submit a request to the school district on behalf of the applicant, and, upon approval, the applicant will receive a City of Oceanside permit with City fees. The applicant will not pay OUSD fees. For a full list of fields available to reserve, including location info and calendars of availability, please click here.

If you are interested in reserving the above listed OUSD fields, please fill out an OUSD Field Use Application Form. 

Indoor Sport Facilities

Junior Seau Beach Community Center
300 N. Strand
Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 435-5555

Melba Bishop Recreation Center
5306 North River Road
Oceanside, CA 92057
(760) 435-5555

Outdoor Sports

Outdoor sports are scheduled at:

• Alamosa Park (soccer fields)
• Capistrano Park (baseball fields, tennis courts)
• Jim Wood Park at Rancho Del Oro (soccer fields, tennis courts)
• John Landes Park (soccer fields, baseball fields, tennis courts)
• Lake Park (baseball fields, softball fields, soccer fields)
• Luiseno Park (softball fields, tennis courts)
• Mance Buchanon Park (soccer fields)
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Park (soccer fields, baseball fields, hockey rink)
• Melba Bishop Park (baseball fields, pickleball courts)
• Oak Riparian Park (soccer fields)
• Ron Ortega Park (baseball fields)

For information about field maintenance and rest periods, click here. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Permits

How much does it cost to rent a field/facility? How much will my total permit cost

The cost per field depends on your classification.

• User Group Classifications
• Fee Schedule

You will be placed in a classification category upon review of a submitted application.

On top of the field or facility hourly rental fee, there are also a few extra fees:

• $30 application fee.
• If you are renting a gym, there will be $30/hour staffing fee (no matter your classification).

What is considered sufficient insurance?

Your insurance policy should be in the amount of $2 million each occurrence and $4 million general aggregate. The City of Oceanside needs to be listed as additional insured. You can find the information and sample here: Liability Insurance Requirements and Certificate Sample

I want to use your park/facility for a party or event for the day. Should I fill out an Athletic Gym and Field Use Application or a Special Events Application form?

 If your event is related to sports or is held at a park, please fill out an Athletic Gym and Field Use Application form by scrolling up to "Gym and Field Rentals". If you are planning an event to be held at a gym, and does not relate to sports, please fill out a Special Events Application form.

Field Closures

How will I know if fields close down due to rain?

Sports staff updates the @Oceansiderec Instagram and Facebook pages on rainy days. Updates are posted no later than 3pm. Sports staff also sends emails to all permitted user groups when fields shut down due to rain.

Sports & Open Gym

Where can I play pickleball in the City of Oceanside?

Outdoor pickleball courts are located at Melba Bishop Park (5306 N River Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057). There are currently two permitted groups using the courts in the morning Monday through Friday. Please check the facility calendar for the current schedule.

Indoor courts are available at Melba Bishop Recreation Center (5306 N River Rd, Oceanside, CA 92057)  and Junior Seau Community Center (300 The Strand N, Oceanside, CA 92054). Please refer to the "Gym Schedules" section at the top of this page to download the current calendar. The drop-in fee for our indoor courts is $3 per person ages 18-64. Participants under 18 (with school ID) and those over 65 (with ID) are free. We also offer a monthly pass for $20 for unlimited access to all of our open gym times (all sports - pickleball, basketball, volleyball, and ping pong) - purchase the pass here.

What sports do you offer for open gym/drop-in play?

We offer pickleball, basketball, volleyball, and ping pong. Please refer to the "Gym Schedules" section at the top of this page to download the current calendar.

The drop-in fee for our indoor courts is $3 per person ages 18-64. Participants under 18 (with school ID) and those over 65 (with ID) are free. We also offer a monthly pass for $20 for unlimited access to all of our open gym times (all sports - pickleball, basketball, volleyball, and ping pong) - purchase the pass here.

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