The park was designed specifically to facilitate large-scale outdoor grilling with dedicated stone-based zones to protect the lawn.
It is built on reclaimed land, significantly altering the original coastline of the Heiseicho district.
The onsite skate park is one of the largest public concrete facilities in the Kanagawa Prefecture.
During clear weather, the park offers direct sightlines to the Boso Peninsula across the Uraga Channel.
Fishing is permitted along the designated seawall, provided visitors adhere to specific local safety gear and bait regulations.
Umikaze Park is a linear coastal park in Yokosuka designed with extensive designated barbecue areas and open lawns directly overlooking Tokyo Bay. The park features a paved waterfront promenade spanning approximately 1.5 kilometers, popular for jogging, cycling, and fishing. Its sports facilities include a professional-grade skate park, basketball courts, and a grassed multipurpose field. The layout is optimized for outdoor recreation, featuring wide walkways that accommodate both foot traffic and small recreational vehicles. The northern section provides unobstructed views of the Sarushima island and passing maritime traffic entering Yokosuka Port. It serves as a hub for local outdoor community events and organized seasonal activities. Public amenities include restroom facilities, cleaning stations for barbecue equipment, and vending areas.
The elevated viewing platform near the northern end of the park facing toward the sea and Sarushima island.
Bring portable sunshades or picnic blankets, as natural shade is limited in the central open areas.
Make barbecue area reservations well in advance during weekends and public holidays, as these spaces reach capacity quickly.
Check the tide charts before visiting if your primary goal is fishing along the coastal edge.
Do not attempt to use personal charcoal grills outside of the designated, marked barbecue zones.
Barbecue areas may require advance booking systems which operate seasonally.
Clean up all barbecue trash and dispose of hot coals only in designated heat-proof bins.
