I would think they would update the parks that are already here and watch on how fast everyone…read moreproperty value will go up good clean and updated desperately needed parks and just think about it how the community can all come together and help bring life back into our once beautiful parks

Almondale Park is located in the West side of Verdugo between Reina and Chippewa. The large…read moreparking lot is accessible from Verdugo, but the park is also accessible by foot from Meadow Street if you don't mind parking curbside. There are large grassy fields perfect for playing sports. There are two play structures, one for older kids and one for younger with soft bark below. There are swings and plenty of benches where a parent can sit and watch their kids play. I see an area for playing horseshoes (sorry, you'll have to bring your own) There is a large covered area with long picnic tables perfect for reunions and other large get togethers. This picnic shelter can be reserved by contacting the NOR Parks & Recreation District at 392-2010 and rilling out an application form. The cost of renting the picnic area is $15 per hour with a minimum reservation of 3 hours. Applications can be downloaded at http://norfun.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FR-100-Use-of-Facility-Online-Packet.pdf There are individual picnic tables spread throughout the park, perfect for an individual family to have a picnic or BBQ. There is a white gazebo/pavilion with a green metal roof which makes me wonder if they have concerts in the park. THis gazebo can also be rented out by the public by contacting NOR. There are public restrooms, but instead of the traditional men's and women's there are individual ones. The restrooms are passably clean and were stocked with toilet paper. There are cement sidewalks connecting all the various features. At 12.1 acres, Almondale Park has plenty of room and a little something for everyone.

Decent local park with sports park areas. Attached to the school. It's a good place to walk the…read moredogs or to take a walk- especially when the weather is nice. Kids at night load up the park- I wouldn't recommend going after dark.

Great expansive park with plenty of grassy areas to roam with the kids the dog - on a leash of…read morecourse. There's even a paved walkway all the way around the park which is great for walking. You'll find full sized basketball courts, four smaller baseball diamonds + one larger and a splash pad. We've also always see a ranger closing up towards the evening - which is nice to see. This is a great park for the community.

North Rosedale Park is a rich green 14.4 acre oasis perfect for outdoor activities smack in the…read moremiddle of dry brown Bakersfield, and until today I never even knew it was here. My friend, Joan, likes to bring her dogs here to play and get exercise, but I'd never joined her so I was missing out on all the other opportunities there are here for good clean outdoor fun in the sun. There's quite a bit of equipment for children of all ages to clamber about and plenty of bark below to help soften a fall. There are public restrooms, though I did notice that there were also port-a-potties out front - not sure what was up with that. There is a large covered area with long picnic tables and adjacent barbecue grills perfect for large groups to picnic. You can reserve this picnic shelter, which has a capacity of 80 people, for your own group by contacting the NOR Parks & Recreation District at 392-2010 and filling out an application which can be downloaded here http://norfun.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FR-100-Use-of-Facility-Online-Packet.pdf If you're into outdoorsy sports, there are four lighted sofball diamonds complete with bleachers. There is also a full sized tennis court, a full sized basketball court, and two basketball half courts. There were people practicing or playing on two of the baseball diamonds and on the tennis courts and random people picnicking with families the day of our visit. There is plenty of grass for kids or dogs to play on (please clean up after both groups) and picnic tables scattered randomly about the park. I think I may join my friend and her dogs for their next outing here.

It isn't the most glamorous parks but it gets the job done with the huge fields, the basketball…read morecourt and the playground. My kids love it right after school so it is one of our major places to attend.

Came to this park for a Dog Vaccine clinic. Park is wide, mini hills, not too busy. The baseball…read morefields were all in use with children. Shady areas near the road. Tons of parking. Husband said bathrooms were not that great. It's public. I understand.

This is a great little park. It's well taken care of/maintained and has 2 different playgrounds.read more

This park is always impressively well kept. The facilities are left open like any public park, so…read moreit can be fun to snag some batting practice or play some kickball at on these nice baseball diamonds. And when they are in use, there is a fun, family friendly energy whic radiates throughout the park. It's great to know recreation areas like this are a part of our community. There is also a little park with play equipment to entertain little kids during a long baseball game, as well as an outdoor fitness park where one could get as nice of a full body workout as any gym.

Good park for baseball tournaments. Wish there were more trees for shade. Way too hot in the summer…read moreto host tournaments out here even if you have canopies and umbrellas. Trees are really needed. Bathrooms are clean. A vendor would be nice to have.

My son has been a member since it first opened. We finally had to put his membership on hold,…read morebecause there was only one cage working for baseball. we came back 3 months later and there is only 2 cages working for baseball. owners and employees have always tried there best to keep things going and that has kept us coming back. Sharing a cage with 5-6 other kids is just not worth the price of the membership any more and we going to cancel and just pay as my son goes.

Great place to practice. Customer service is on point…read more My son loves D-BAT. We rent a tunnel and practice batting and fielding. Great facility

This park has it all, the fishing, an amphitheater, water fountain for pictures, ducks, kids zone,…read morebike path. If you need that family time or a little romantic walk this is the place to go.

The Park at River Walk is a lively place for people to have picnics, enjoy a walk/run, admire the…read morewildlife, or head to the Dignity Amphitheater for events. My best friend and I took a break from studying so that we can go for a walk here. Honestly, this park is so nice and I wouldn't mind laying out a blanket on the grass and reading under a tree. It was a refreshing place to relax our minds. I loved seeing the ducks and geese wading in the water. For the most part, the park is kept clean but it makes me sad to see garbage accumulate where the animals swim.

Standard Park's 16.5 acres stretches from E MInner Ave to Ferguson Ave along the West side of Doyle…read morejust to the East of Standard Elementary School. There is street side parking along E. Minner, close to the baseball diamond and picnic shelters. The baseball diamond comes complete with lights, two dugouts, and bleachers behind home plate. There is a small building just West of it which appears to be a concession stand, so I am going to assume that there is either a little league or NOR team that plays here. The setup seems quite elaborate compared to the baseball facilities at most city parks. Just East of the baseball diamond is a covered picnic shelter shading a number of individual picnic tables with a capacity of 80 people and two charcoal grills nearby. You can reserve this picnic shelter for private use by contacting the NOR Parks & Recreation District at 391-2020 and completing an application which can be downloaded here http://norfun.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FR-100-Use-of-Facility-Online-Packet.pdf The cost is $15 per hour with a 3 hour minimum reservation. There were two other individual picnic tables in the park, but neither had a grill located near them. At first there didn't appear to be public restrooms at this park, but just as I was leaving I saw a building tucked back behind the baseball diamond where there were mens and womens restroom. The women's restroom had 3 stalls, one with a clogged toilet and two with no toilet paper. The water at the sinks works, but there is no soap. There are two play structures one for the younger set and a larger one for older children. THere are plenty of single seating benches near both play structures for parents to sit and watch their kids. I saw a basketball hoop where you could play half court, and there was plenty of open grassy area suitable for a variety of sports. This is not a bad little park, and is probably a lifesaver if you live in the dale and have small children.

Overall this is a nice park to take my son to the weather is still cool the park has no shade in…read morethe play area. But my 2 1/2 year-old really enjoys it. There's also a nice little circle trail that goes around the play area so the moms or dads can take a walk while watching the kids. The area is kind of a bad area but the park itself is nice

Shout out to Benjamin, Monica and Aj! The best pizza making team. I was on the way to the bay and…read morehad to stop somewhere for dinner. Of course my diet allows me very little options but luckily Blaze pizza has gluten free and vegan options. Benjamin the manager made my pizzas and was so kind and quick! Highly recommend this location if you are ever in the Bakersfield area. Will be back again! Thank you Benjamin for the beautiful pizzas !

Sam Lynn Ballpark is definitely a dump. This place has history and I can respect that. A lot of…read moregreat players have come through this stadium. However that doesn't make up for the fact that the restrooms here are sub par even by highway rest stop standards. The seats are falling off of their base and expect to be snacked on by mosquitoes at night. The beer and food prices are high but I didn't feel gouged like at a Dodger game. The positives include free parking and cheap tickets. If you want to see a ball game for cheap and don't mind the dilapidated surroundings in a bad area of town than this is a good place to go. I definitely would come back but I think that's just because my love for baseball trumps any fear of potentially acquiring body lice. I would rate the ballpark 2 stars but can give the Blaze three as I'm just happy to have them still in Bakersfield.

This place isn't a pro ballpark but wow, we had a lot of fun! They had a good selection of snacks…read moreand drinks. They had Engineer Bob on the mic and they put on a good entertaining show in between innings. The players definitely balled out and hustled every play. It was a good game, too! Definitely recommend!

Very unprofessional establishment. Drove 3 hours for this event for them to tell me they oversold…read moretickets. They were not accommodating whatsoever. My kid was so disappointed considering today was his birthday. Workers are very rude and snappy, they hire people who clearly lack empathy and overall are unprofessional. 0/5 starts if I could.