Central Park, Bakersfield

#15 among attractions in Bakersfield

Park, Relax in park

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Facts and practical information

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 contains a lake with spray fountains and the “Mill Creek” bridge. It is also home to the Bakersfield Museum of Art and the Bakersfield Community House. ()

Elevation: 407 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 35°22'38"N, 119°0'29"W

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Central Bakersfield (Downtown Bakersfield)Bakersfield United States

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Day trips

Central Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kern County Museum, Bakersfield City Hall, Fox Theater, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science.

1.2 miNW
Museum, History museum
Kern County Museum, Bakersfield
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Bakersfield, California, the Kern County Museum offers a rich tapestry of the region's history, culture, and heritage. This sprawling museum complex is a treasure trove for history buffs, families, and anyone interested in the Golden State's...
0.7 miSW
City hall
Bakersfield City Hall, Bakersfield
18 min walk • Bakersfield City Hall is the center of government for the City of Bakersfield, California. It houses the Mayor's office and the City Council chambers. It is located in the Civic Center, Downtown.
0.8 miW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Fox Theater, Bakersfield
21 min walk • The Fox Theater is located at 2001 H Street in Downtown Bakersfield, California. The theater, which opened on Christmas Day, 1930, is a historic performing arts and community events center located in downtown Bakersfield, and hosts a variety of events, ranging from ballets...
0.6 miW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield
15 min walk • The Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science is a natural history museum in Bakersfield, California. It is located in the Arts district, downtown. The museum focuses on three areas: Geology, Anthropology, and Paleontology.
0.5 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Baptist Church, Bakersfield
13 min walk • The First Baptist Church, also known as the Bell Towers, is a historic church complex built in 1931 in Bakersfield, California and presently used as an office building.
1.4 miSW
Park
Beale Park, Bakersfield
36 min walk • Beale Park is a public park located in Bakersfield, California. It is Bakersfield’s first park, located on Oleander St.
0.4 miSW
Convention center, Theater
Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield
11 min walk • The Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center is a performing arts theater and convention facility located in Bakersfield, California. It is adjacent to the Mechanics Bank Arena.
~1530 ftS
Memorial
Kern Veterans Memorial, Bakersfield
8 min walk • The Kern Veterans Memorial is a monument located in Kern County, California. It honors all Kern County residents who served in the armed forces, both in peacetime and in war. It is located in downtown Bakersfield, at the corner of Truxtun Ave. and S St.
~310 ftW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield
2 min walk • The Bakersfield Museum of Art is an art museum, in Bakersfield, California. It is located in Central Park, on the corner of 19th St. and R St.
0.5 miSW
Park
McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Bakersfield
14 min walk • 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.
1.5 miNE
Park
Jefferson Park, Bakersfield
38 min walk • Jefferson Park is a public park located in Bakersfield, California.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Central Park?

Nearby attractions include Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield (2 min walk), Kern Veterans Memorial, Bakersfield (8 min walk), Kern County Library, Bakersfield (9 min walk), Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield (11 min walk).

How to get to Central Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Central Park:

Train

Bakersfield (9 min walk)

Bus

Bakersfield, CA - Amtrak Station • Lines: 10, 19 (10 min walk)
G • Lines: 42 (17 min walk)