Bakersfield: Park
Places and attractions in the Park category
Lake Ming
Lake Ming is a man-made recreational lake located in Bakersfield, California. It is primarily a motorboat and water-skiing lake, although sailboats are allowed the second full weekend each month, and every Tuesday and Thursday after 1:30 pm.
Beale Park
Beale Park is a public park located in Bakersfield, California. It is Bakersfield’s first park, located on Oleander St.
Central Park
Mill Creek is a linear park located in Bakersfield, California. It runs along the Kern Island Canal between Golden State Avenue and California Avenue in downtown, although there is a gap between 19th Street and the BNSF railroad yard. The center of the park is Central Park, the only park in downtown.
The Park at River Walk
The Park at River Walk is a public park located in Bakersfield, California. The park is 32 acres, and contains two lakes connected by a stream. It is also the location of the Spectrum Amphitheater, one of two large outdoor theaters in Bakersfield. The park is located next to the Kern River Bike Trail.
Hart Memorial Park
Hart Memorial Park is a large public park in Kern County, California. It is located just north of Bakersfield. The park is 370 acres, and contains two lakes and three canals. It was named after County Supervisor John Hart, who spearheaded the project.
McMurtrey Aquatic Center
The McMurtrey Aquatic Center is a swimming, diving, and recreational facility in the City of Bakersfield, California, USA. It is located near Centennial Garden, newly renamed "Rabobank Arena", in downtown Bakersfield.
Beach Park
Beach Park is a public park in Bakersfield, California. It is located at the major intersection of 24th street and Oak street, which makes it one of the more visible parks in the city.
Jastro Park
Jastro Park is a public park located in Bakersfield, California. It was constructed on two square blocks of land at the corner of Truxtun Ave. and Elm St, in Westchester.
Patriots Park
Patriots Park is a public park in Bakersfield, California. It is constructed on 20 acres at the corner of Ming Ave and New Stine Rd, although the park wraps around an apartment complex at the exact corner.
Kern River Parkway
The Kern River Parkway is primarily a natural preserve in Bakersfield, California. It runs the length of the Kern River from the mouth of the Kern Canyon to Interstate 5. At 6,000 acres, it is the largest municipal park in the county.
Kern River County Park
Kern River County Park is a large recreation facility located just north of Bakersfield, California. The facility is 1,012 acres, and includes a park, zoo, golf course, and other amenities. The complex is served by Alfred Harrell Highway. The segment to the west of the park was built as a 4-lane local freeway.