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    Hart Memorial Park

    4.3 (54 reviews)
    Open 5:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Beautiful day at Hart Park
    Lisa R.

    It is a mission for us to come to Hart Park so it is rare when we come here. My husband will make the trip more often to fish. We sometimes tag along since we can come early, get a table or two, set up our canopy and grill. We can get a few hours in before it gets too busy. If it gets too busy, some people might squeeze in next to you or some kids might just jump in the water and scare the fish. It's a risk you take going to Hart Park. We love the ducks, my girls love to feed them. I love seeing people walking their dogs!

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    Michelle G.

    This review is two fold the park gets 5 stars for what it is an oasis. There are no rides or attractions (except for the nature center and the peacocks). But if you need to decompress this hits the spot. There are family areas a few kids playgrounds and picnic tables. For as little as the city cares about this gem it is a great place. The other reviews is for the visitors and they get negative stars. The trash generated after a summer weekend is embarrassing. People drive too fast through the park and the enforcement rarely does anything. People have to slow down and watch out for animals.

    Natalie S.

    This was my first hike in Bakersfield and I absolutely loved it. The trails at Hart Park led to some unexpected stunning views. It's not a strenuous hike, about a mile and a half up, but there is a bit of elevation gain as you get near the top. It's definitely fun and worth hiking all the way up for pretty views, especially when the weather is nice and cool. There is some shade as you go through the canyon, but most of the trails are sun exposed. This is the perfect short hike for a weekday late afternoon, when it isn't crowded at all. Just be mindful of the people on bikes; cyclists seem to love these trails too and I can totally see why!

    This was my fun Swimwear Model Photoshoot
    Lisa H.

    This is a Beautiful Park! I loved just being here in Nature and Getting away from busy life!! I believe sometimes we all need a get away and today, I had a fun Photoshoot which my husband helped me with! I do this sometimes to just find my own special place where I can feel safe and at peace! I found that here! If you want someplace to hike or have a safe place to swim or just have a picnic outside, then try this park! You will fall in love as we have! I am sharing my pics with you because it was a fun, sunny day! I felt so good & happy! Be Seen and Be Your Best You in the skin you live in! I do this for myself these days and even at my age, I am livin it up!!

    The lambs were out and about.
    Allan D.

    I do wake up saying I need to get a workout in..not the gym just a great walk and the best place is here at hart park...it's great to see the beautiful landscape and to take in some fresh air..and before you know it..you have done 5 to 10 miles..you get the cardio in from steep climbs to inclines you get it all here if you ever get tired of gym.

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    Robin P.

    I used to come here as a child and there were beautiful peacocks and people fishing and honestly it was magical. Currently it isn't quite as I remembered, no one was fishing today. Most people were hiking or grilling and I think maybe a motorcycle club and low rider club was visiting. The peacocks are gone and replaced with cats . There's a lot of old structures that are just beautiful that aren't really of much use anymore . This is a great place to visit for recreational use , it's clean and I didn't notice any graffiti. I did notice some bathrooms were boarded up, so maybe be prepared to walk a bit to find a usable one .

    this park is really nice seems refreshing and it does get very full on weekends this was taken on a Wednesday.

    Going down
    .Elisa. Z.

    I absolutely love this park! It has a river and a pond with ducks. There is a little play area for kids. This park has everything you can ask for in one place. It is so beautiful out here. The first time I came with my husband's family they had a barbecue. I had no idea it was going to be so much fun. This place is so different to other lakes or parks I have been too. I love it because there is free parking AND you get to park right next to your picnic area. They have tables and they have a lot of trees for shade. You have to walk down to go to the river, but it is just a little bit. It isn't bad at all. Once you are at the bottom you can go swim. There are shallow and deep parts. There are some spots were you can have your picnic right next to the water which is so nice. I loved the second time even more because we did this. We took down some chairs and some food. My cousin-in-law would just put her feet in the water while she would eat. I would sit on the shallow part to play with me baby. The water wasn't cold at all! It wasn't hot either. It was perfect! I have never been to a place where the water was just right. That's why I put my baby inside and he loved it. The water is clear and you can see what's inside. There are a lot of tadpoles, but to be honest I couldn't feel them. I just saw them when I entered the water but not when I was swimming. There are really bad spots were there are a lot of rocks and you can't walk around because it is comfortable. There are other spots were there are rocks but just a few. You can walk and feel the sand. You just see the rocks on the side. I recommend you bring water shoes if you come here. The first time I came I didn't take off my shoes because I couldn't walking inside the water without hurting myself. This is such an amazing place to come with your family and friends. It is so calming and relaxing. You see all the nature around you that is breathtaking. I love this park because it is very clean too! They tie up bags on the trees so people can put throw their trash inside so they won't leave it thrown everywhere. They will also open a small snack shack soon! It is a small little trailer that has a sign up that says coming soon. That will make this place even better. I almost forgot. They also have ropes tied on trees next to the river. Most people hang on it and throw themselves inside. It looks like a lot of fun, but I didn't want to try that!

    Hart park on the river
    David L.

    Loved the scenery, the water felt great. The park was open and spacious, but next to the water is where most people are at. Could be cleaner next to the river, I saw trash just laying around. Other than that I loved it

    Chito P.

    I love this place I go running here very beautiful And clean park must visit with the family Best place to take some stress off And feed the ducks.

    Brittney H.

    I am new to California and Hart Park has inspired a love of hiking within me. It is a beautiful park with tons to do! There are many small picnic areas spread throughout the park, so if you are feeling like a BBQ, there is enough room for the whole family! There is also a scenic running/biking trail that runs all the way from Hart Park to the other side of town. I haven't run the whole trail yet, but I love what I have seen so far. The Kern River also runs along Hart Park and there was is a smaller, separate running/walking trail that runs alongside it. However, parts of it have been washed away by the water so it is best to be cautious if you choose to take this path! My favorite part about Hart Memorial Park is the hiking. I had never hiked before I moved to California but now I am absolutely in love with it! There is nothing quite like climbing up a huge, steep hill and looking over at the ground you conquered below! Hart Park has both advanced and novice trails- there is something for everyone there. This Park has become an almost weekly destination for me because of the beautiful trails and challenging hills I can scale. I will be back, that's for sure!

    Samantha B.

    Such an amazing park to go to!! I absolutely loved it here. I attended the Choctaw gathering here, and this was my first visit to this park. If this park was closer to me I would visit here all summer. They have fishing, a playground, a river to chill in to stay cool, tons of benches, BBQ pits, and plenty of shade for everyone!! ANNNDDDD YOU DONT HAVE TO PAY GET IN!! Score!!!

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    It's an ok park. I have drove through it many times and actually stopped by once to truly check it out. Once was good enough for me.

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    Great park to take the kids out and have some fun! Definitely recommend to get out of the house and go to the river!

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    I come here and enjoy the views and the peacocks walking around. I love the water and the calm serenity of this place.

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    Ask the Community - Hart Memorial Park

    I'm new to the area and I am definitely looking for a place to hike with my kids. Is this place safe to take toddlers?

    Yes this is basically a safe place. Just don’t like your kid out of your site. There can be snakes and other wildlife in the area. But thousands enjoy the park every weekend.… Read more

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    We decided to take our dog for a walk at Hart Park just to go somewhere different than the Park at River Walk.

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