McCray Park is a small park (1.8 acres) located in the middle of a residential area in Oildale. It is mostly grass, much of it shaded by large old growth trees. There are brightly colored play structures with bark below for safety. There is even a baby/toddler swing and two swings for older kids.
There are picnic tables with BBQ grills next to each scattered around the edges of the park. I saw two large families having picnics in the park on the Saturday I was there. It seemed like a very safe green oasis in the middle of brown Oildale.
As I was driving to the park, I passed an old man out for a walk. When he reached the park, he lay down in the shade of one of the trees for a little rest. I suppose he could have been a transient, but somehow I just didn't get that vibe from him. He was very clean and nicely dressed, so I'm going to asume he was just a local resident out for a walk on a very hot day seeking the peaceful coolness of the shade.
Only negative was that I did not see any restrooms. This park is within walking distance of Sears Park. read more