Location
    Situated within a defunct naval base, this park is on the northwest tip of the island of Alameda in the bay of San Francisco.  You can see downtown San Francisco while skating.  It is a very cool location.
 

Directions
     If you don't mind wandering through cool neighborhoods follow these directions: from Oakland, take the "tube" to Alameda and then drive northwest, northwest, northwest.  You will drive through the hollow and empty naval base.  Follow another if they look like they are headed there.
    If you want efficiency check a map and put your finger on the northwest tip on Alameda.

Misc.
    It's vicinity to San Francisco draws a talented crowd, diverse in age, color and style.