Mechanics Bank Arena, Bakersfield

Name: Mechanics Bank Arena
Address: Bakersfield, United States
Telephone: (661) 852-7777

#53 among attractions in Bakersfield

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Mechanics Bank Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Bakersfield, California. Located downtown at the corner of Truxtun Avenue and N Street, it was built in 1998, and was originally known as Centennial Garden, a name submitted by local resident Brian Landis Bay Area-based Mechanics Bank has held the naming rights since September 2019, following their merger with Rabobank NA, which had held the naming rights since 2005. ()

Alternative names: Opened: 1 October 1998 (26 years ago)Capacity: 8751Coordinates: 35°22'22"N, 119°0'50"W

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Central Bakersfield (Downtown Bakersfield)Bakersfield United States

Contact

(661) 852-7777

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Day trips

Mechanics Bank Arena – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bakersfield City Hall, Fox Theater, Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, First Baptist Church.

~1490 ftW
City hall
Bakersfield City Hall, Bakersfield
8 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.
0.6 miNW
Concerts and shows, Entertainment, Theater
Fox Theater, Bakersfield
15 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...
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Science museum
Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science, Bakersfield
11 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.
~680 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Baptist Church, Bakersfield
4 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 miSW
Park
Beale Park, Bakersfield
25 min walk • Beale Park is a public park located in Bakersfield, California. It is Bakersfield’s first park, located on Oleander St.
~330 ftSE
Convention center, Theater
Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield
2 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.
0.4 miNE
Park
Central Park, Bakersfield
12 min walk • 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.
~1780 ftE
Memorial
Kern Veterans Memorial, Bakersfield
9 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.
0.4 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Bakersfield Museum of Art, Bakersfield
11 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.
~1210 ftSE
Park
McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Bakersfield
6 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.
0.6 miW
35°22'23"N • 119°1'30"W
Unity Church of Bakersfield, Bakersfield
16 min walk • Sacred and religious sites, Church

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mechanics Bank Arena?

Nearby attractions include Mechanics Bank Theater and Convention Center, Bakersfield (2 min walk), First Baptist Church, Bakersfield (4 min walk), Kern County Library, Bakersfield (6 min walk), McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Bakersfield (6 min walk).

How to get to Mechanics Bank Arena by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mechanics Bank Arena:

Bus

Bakersfield, CA - Amtrak Station • Lines: 10, 19 (8 min walk)
G • Lines: 42 (13 min walk)

Train

Bakersfield (9 min walk)