Whatever you do.. don't buy your kid pool toys because if the pool guard has a whim to kick your…read morefamily out or make the kids stop playing with the floating toys.. that will happen. The rules are not properly posted around the pool. The handbook of rules will not apply to the pool guard on duty. The staff is rude, and not family oriented. How sad for the families.

Note, this is a private association and only for members…read more BUT, if you're one of the lucky Riverlakes members to be able to use this pool then you know how great it really is. The pool is large and clean - the absolute priority when it comes to pools! But the best part is that it's nicely landscaped with plenty of seating areas and picnic spots. It's very much like a resort pool. I used to come here frequently with friends and it was never crowded. Most of the patrons were elderly couples (swimming in the mornings) or young family's during the day. No riff-raff or rowdy folks. There is security here often, which is nice. It keeps things under control. No alcohol or glass is allowed. So follow the rules and enjoy the pool and spa!

While visiting Bakersfield, we grabbed a quick bite and headed to the park to enjoy the beautiful…read moreweather. The park was well-maintained, and it was nice to see others relaxing and enjoying the fresh air. Kids were playing, adding to the perfect park atmosphere. The ample trash cans helped keep the area clean. The highlight was watching the kids play tag and make memories.

If safety is a concern, this is not the place for you and your children. The staff over look rowdy…read morebehaviors, turn a blind eye and prefer not to get involved. Mothers and children use the most foul language and life guards walk on by as they ignore stares from other parents to intervene. My 9 y/o was punched in the face by two bullies and not one of the four life guards standing at opposite ends of the pool saw a thing. The manager, Sarah Swanlund allowed the perpetrators to continue swimming while my son sat crying on the bench. After speaking to the boys who claimed no fault of their own and in fact blamed my much smaller, younger son of assaulting them, didn't bother asking my son for his side of the story. My son complained to me of difficulties moving his jaw and headache. I ended up taking my son to urgent care and filing a complaint with law enforcement. Mary Swanlund did nothing to protect my child and when asked to do the very least by escorting the kids off the premises, she decided to smirk and smile condescendingly, blinking her eyes without saying a word. As we were leaving, I did see the two boys laughing at my son still crying and talking about how annoyed they were that my son wanted to play with them.

She was very nice the price was what I expected hope to return and take a class…read more............................

Could not be anymore fortunate to have such a great staff and local diving business to use in the…read moreBakersfield area. Local, friendly and informative on gear, classes, traveling adventures and making diving a great experience for anyone and everyone. The shop has a full service department to have all makes and types of gear serviced, you can purchase new/used gear and also rent everything needed for a diving trip. Steve and Peggy have put together a quality team and program to get you certified from mild to wild! Rather its just a basic open water cert or advanced or working your way to becoming an instructor they have what you need and can almost accommodate all your needs in most cases! Its truly a one stop shop for all your diving and water related sports. They have treated us like family and have taught us everything we need to know and how to dive safe, and pushing us to reach new depths to further our adventures. Thank you Steve and Peggy, you guys are the best!

Great place they are very knowledgeable and extremely helpful. They have some great programs to…read morehelp you make the decision to do scuba or not. Check them out you won't regret it.

My daughter and I returned for the 2nd time and thoroughly enjoyed it. We learned the basics of…read moremovement. After we became proficient in using the apparatus, it was fun throwing the underwater dart and traveling through the hoops. Excellent orientation and wonderful trainers. Continued success with this wonderful organization in serving our veterans!

I just purchased the Ping Scottsdale onset putter!!! Really a nice recommendation from the guys!!…read moreThanks I'm happy you guys are here!!!

No Bogeys is a nice local golf store that has popped up. They specialize in building you customized…read moreclubs and offer a ton of variety for the custom clubs, including Japanese brands. They perform club regrips which is what we needed for my husband's hand me down set. There was a few different options to choose from for the regrip and it was done in about a day or two, super quick. The clubs turned out great. I believe they sell a little bit of other gear too. There was an artificial grass putting area in the storefront part as well. Another big service they offer is virtual golfing. You can come in and there are 2 rooms set up that can be private. There is a projector screen and the program allows you to choose specific golf courses to play, change weather factors like wind speed, and I think time of day even? It was awesome. I believe you can also use it for driving range practice virtually. This is great for a hot day in summer, a more affordable option than a club, or to practice a specific course before going in person. They offer memberships for this virtual service as well. We were super impressed with the level of customer service as first time customers and have returned a few times since. I think it was great seeing the regulars come in and be acknowledged on a first name basis too. As golf beginners, we really appreciate this store being in Bakersfield. Pay it a visit and see for yourself!

Friendly and family oriented. No awkwardness with the owner. I know the owner very well and have…read morehad a great experience playing. I have been involved with the zone now known as offside since 2019. The courts have improved and games are fun and competitive.

The owner in particular is very unprofessional. They frequently cancel games and conveniently…read morereschedule them during the holiday season. They are disorganized and try to make you pay your fees twice. They are horrible at keeping accurate track of the score and are off every single game. The owner is not friendly and money hungry. Our friends and family will no longer support this business.

I have floated here twice and will be going back in March to take a guest. This is a very…read moreinteresting experience that I've come to realize is not offered a lot of places. You shower before and after your float. It is a form of sensory deprivation. You go into the tank and it starts with a blue light and music, which slowly fade until you are left in the dark box. The tanks are very large so don't worry about feeling claustrophobic. Due to the mass amount of salt in the water you float effortlessly. It takes all the weight off your body. So much so that my arthritic knee stopped hurting for a while following my float. The tanks are not emptied after each use (I've found hair in my tank both times), but apparently the high salt content kills any germs/bacteria. I highly recommend this place if you're into this type of wellness. I did buy the guided meditation for my second float and it wasn't any different than the regular float, so I don't recommend paying that extra premium.

It's a crazy world we live in, and sometimes you simply need to take care of yourself. This is the…read moretype of care that you need to schedule for yourself. That's the way I look at floating. It's a unique experience. When you are floating in salt water, in complete darkness and quiet, you feel a relaxation that is difficult to put into words. I use this time as a meditation. Signing up for a float is easy. I use the website and schedule a time. Sean is the owner and takes wonderful care to see you have a wonderful experience. Check out the pre-float instructions, there aren't many, to ensure you know what to expect. This was my second float. I thought about what I wanted to focus on for a few days before my soak. This isn't essential, but I found during my first float wondering, "Ok, I'm here. Now what do I do?" To begin, I focus on my breath and it doesn't take long for you to feel like you're floating in space. The rest of the world just falls away. It's very peaceful. Everyone does it for different reasons and that's the great part of doing it. So try it and see for yourself.

Coach Ryan is great. He's been teaching our kids for 3 years, the older one starting at 4 yrs old…read moreand the younger one starting a 3 yrs old (3 is a great age to start). They are now 5 and 7, and our older one is already a strong enough swimmer to be learning flip turns. Ryan is wonderfully patient and gentle with the kids, earning their trust even if they start out afraid of taking off their life jackets. If your little one does start off scared and crying, stick with it! In a few sessions they get comfortable, and by the next season they will cry if they _don't_ get to have their lesson with Coach Ryan. With our hot Bakersfield summers, knowing our kids are strong swimmers gives us significant peace of mind every time we're at the pool.