Bakersfield, Kern County, CA

Places to go in Bakersfield

15 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

Beach Park

Outdoors

Beach Park

City park set on the Kern River, offering biking, skating & softball, plus shaded picnic areas.

3400 21st St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA

Beale Park

Outdoors

Beale Park

Family park offering horseshoe pits, ballfields, a Greek theater & large flock of wild parakeets.

500 Oleander Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93304, USA

Central Park at Mill Creek

Outdoors

Central Park at Mill Creek

Popular park & photography area running along both sides of a canal with a covered bridge.

Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA

City in the Hills Park

Outdoors

City in the Hills Park

10000 City Hills Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA

Emerald Cove Park

Outdoors

Emerald Cove Park

This 12-acre park has several play structures, a ball field & a mix of trees & open green space.

4303 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA

Greystone Park

Outdoors

Greystone Park

5709 Mountain Vista Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

Hart Memorial Park

Outdoors

Hart Memorial Park

Picturesque park offering swimming, fishing, picnic facilities, hiking & equestrian trails.

Hart Park, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA

Jastro Park

Outdoors

Jastro Park

Recreational area offering lighted tennis & basketball courts, horseshoe pits & a jungle gym.

2900 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA

Kern River County Park

Outdoors

Kern River County Park

Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA

Panorama Park

Outdoors

Panorama Park

300 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA

River Walk

Outdoors

River Walk

Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

Riverlakes Ranch Park

Outdoors

Riverlakes Ranch Park

8-acre park with a community center & a gymnasium, a playground, grassy areas & picnic facilities.

3825 Riverlakes Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93312, USA

Silver Creek Park

Outdoors

Silver Creek Park

Large city park with a disc-golf course, 2 playgrounds, team sports areas & other activities.

7011 Harris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA

The Park at River Walk

Outdoors

The Park at River Walk

32-acre park with an amphitheater surrounded by water featuring various live music performances.

11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

Yokuts Park

Outdoors

Yokuts Park

Park with concerts & other special events, plus a playground, picnic areas & bike trail access.

4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA