Ocean Park

Nice, clean, and beautiful green space to relax on Martha’s Vineyard. Great views of the ocean, surrounded by beautiful homes, and a short jaunt to Circuit Ave for shopping, and food.

Had the pleasure of watching the 40^th annual Oak Bluffs fireworks from here and it was a spectacular fireworks display– as for the park everyone was seated cordially and people were eating and enjoying the show. We had a great time and can’t wait to make this an annual event.

This park is great place for that afternoon chill out spot. Bring small basket sit, watch a great view and all the activity along the shore.

I don’t really get why this is a spot to visit or be reviewed. It’s the landing for the shuttle. Yes, there are cute houses. For the most part, people just sit around this area doing nothing, if that’s your thing, this place is great.
We got breakfast down the street and sat our butts in the shade to eat it.

Beautiful park, not much could change to make it any better.
It has a marvelous location, right off Circuit Avenue.
The local buses stop right across the street, the police station is right there, there is wonderful restaurants on the streets next to it.
This is truly one of the best parks on the island, there’s so much to do around you. The beach is right there. Every thing about it is perfect.
I go during May, and it’s wonderful, not crowded at all. But, when I went during the Summer, it still had the same amazing feel with all the people around.
Perfect for kids who want to run around, fly kites, anything. Perfect for truly anybody. There is benches for people to sit and walkways.
It’s a great park, I highly recommend this park.

Kite flying, gorgeous beach view, a gazebo that offers a memorable band concerts during the summer. It’s never too busy and always a treat. Bring a blanket, pick up something for lunch on Circuit Ave and spend an afternoon in the park.

Beautifully kept park with fountains, gazebo, and awesome views of the ocean. Many buses stop here since it’s close to the ferry. We walked barefoot on the cool grass and it’s so open that you feel very safe at night (then again, you will feel safe anywhere in Oak Bluffs)!

Yes! Ocean Park is pure Vineyard magic. It feels like a vast stunning room with its view of the expansive ocean. And at night it feels intimate and beautiful as you sit under a ceiling of stars. Whenever anyone mentions how fantastic MV is, I always think of Ocean Park.

this is the heart of Oak Bluffs. First place you see getting off the Ferry and where you wait for the bus. A great expense of green, with a gazebo and beautiful views all around, whether you are looking at the water or the gorgeous houses that surround you.

I drove by this place for years without paying any attention to it at all. Sure, I noticed some of the houses– who wouldn’t?- but I was always trying to get somewhere else and berating all of the traffic coming off the ferry. Then I was lucky enough to live in one of the gorgeous mansions that rim the exterior of this park and I became totally enchanted.
I think because Ocean Park is right in downtown OB and not really seen as a destination point for most people, it is not appreciated as much as the glorious beaches or interior nature preserves with more space and hiking trails.
Do treat yourself to a walk around the rim of this park and look closely at the amazing architecture. Bring a camera– the details are just exquisite. Take some time to sit on a bench and watch the birds, the kids and the neighbors walking their dogs. In the summer, it’s a lovely scene. You are so close to downtown that you can grab a sandwich and a drink and picnic here without any worries. You are also right on the VTA so you can hop off right there without parking concerns. And the famous Inkwell Beach is right here, too, so you can go for a swim if you get all hot and bothered.
They have concerts here sometimes, and it is the key place to watch the fireworks. (Bring a lawn chair as they have had serious drainage problems here for years and the grass can be wet.) But try visiting at a quieter time and just soak it all up. It’s a good, old-​fashioned park. Love it.

As someone who loves old buildings, scenic vistas, and open space, I am in love with Ocean Park. As a kid I would run around with my friends, play around the gazebo, and pick out which houses were my favorite. As an adult, I run by on morning jogs, go past the gazebo, and pick out which houses are my favorite. Some things never change. A great spot for a picnic if you don’t feel like getting sandy on the beach.

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Ocean park is a small park located only a short walk from the center of town. It’s open area with no trees but has walking paths and a gazebo and benches.
The key to this park is the location. Fantastic views of the ocean and great cooling breezes even in the warmest weather. A great place for a walk after pigging out in the restaurants in the town.
Another great aspect of the park are the gorgeous Victorian homes (mansions?) that surrounded it. The houses are carefully restored and are absolutely stunning. So the actually park is nothing special, remove it and place it in another location and it certainly would be ordinary at best. It’s the beautiful location and what surrounds the park that makes it so great.