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    RiverLakes Ranch Community Park

    4.4 (9 reviews)

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    Jennifer B.

    I made the 2-hour drive to this place to support my hometown team's amateur basketball league competitions. Needless to say, the gym was much occupied by many people who were also there supporting their own hometown teams. What I was impressed most about was that it was around 105-110degF outside and they gym's indoor AC was able to handle that crowd. We were all pretty dang comfortable inside. There were also a couple of parties going on at the rec center just across the way. I saw that they were allowed to grill outside as an add on to the food. But they are strict about the given time slot. Basketball league reserved the gym from 8am-6pm. At 550pm, a staff member had issued a warning that we were to be out in 10 minutes. (No biggie. I understand we already took up their time on a Saturday and that they do have to go home, too...) Bathrooms were clean for a while until people started not caring and just couldn't be bothered to put their used paper towels in the trash can properly. Parking not an issue. I don't live anywhere around here, but should I hear of anyone needing a venue for such occasions, this place might just pop up in mind.

    Mimi J.

    This is a fabulous little park that I often see while I am out walking. It encompasses 8 acres and has a community center with an activity room and a gymnasium. Outside, there are a few picnic tables, each with their own charcoal grill. There are also three large covered areas, each with a number of long picnic tables and two charcoal grilling stations. The tables are kept very clean and the whole facility appears to be well maintained. There are two separate play areas with a flooring of soft bark, each meant for a different age group. The larger play structure is geared towards children ages 5-12, and there are swings in this area also. The smaller play structure is geared towards children ages 2-5. In this area there are swings with toddler seats and toys low to the ground with springs on the bottom. There is a single basketball (half) court and there are large open areas where kids of all ages can play. There are benches convenient for parents to sit and keep an eye on their children. There is even bike parking near the play structures for those families who wish to ride over, as well as more bike parking near the community center building. All in all, this is a very pleasant little 8 acre park in the Riverlakes Ranch community not too far from where I live.

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    Cheryl G.

    This is a great place for an event at a reasonable price. The area is clean, nice temperature control on the room, it has a great location and a friendly staff (other than one woman in the office). It's our group's new go to place for large events that we have a couple times a year. There's a full kitchen, rectangular and round tables and nice folding chairs. Everything is clean.

    Took picture at 730pm no flash. Park is very well lite

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    Kern River Parkway

    Kern River Parkway

    4.5
    (27 reviews)
    2.5 mi

    We had an amazing morning walking my pup at the Kern River Parkway! It was a gorgeous day, and…read morethere were plenty of squirrels for him to try to befriend. We obviously stopped to grab a morning cafecito as we embarked on our walk! There was so much life happening! People walking their dogs, jogging, biking, and just enjoying the beautiful Bakersfield weather. Such a fun and peaceful time. I'll definitely be bringing my pup here more often!

    I cycle all over the USA and some other countries, so last Sunday thankfully I was able to travel…read moreto Bakersfield to cycle the 20 mile (40 mile RT) paved Kern River Parkway Bike Trail I heard so much about. First I just have to say that the other cyclists I met on the trail here was so friendly that I thought that I was in Louisiana. What I mean is that when I am cycling in Irvine, Newport Beach or Santa Monica where I ride most of the time, less than 5% of other cyclists will say hello to you and less than 5% of other cyclists will respond if you say hello to them. But in Bakersfield, at least 75% of the cyclists that I past on the path said hello to me!! I could not believe it! I did not know what was going on? I was not used to that hospitality. What do they put in the water in Bakersfield? Maybe they all knew I was not from the City so they were being friendly--they probably all knew one another? It was a weird contrasting experience to life in LA. Anyway--I can write a book about my day on the Trail but will keep it concise: I parked at the River Walk Park which is located at 11298 Stockdale Hwy, 93311 (for those not from the city). Or you can can park at the outdoor shopping mall next door that has lot's of restaurants and a Target. (Don't park in front of any stores to bike ride--park in the middle or back.) From here, I first road the Trail West 9 miles to the end point. It's a lonely desolate stretch--I have never ridden anywhere where I was so alone for miles with no roads or cars. You can ride as fast as you want over here and bother no one. Every so often I came across someone. I did see a few single men and women riding alone that made me feel better. Then I returned to the River Walk Park--had lunch at the car from my cooler and then traveled East on the Path to the end. The East section passes bike stores, exit Coffee Road (which comes up right away) for Trader Joe's or Sully's Convenience Store or Starcrooks. You pass many parks and lakes and some restrooms. I saw on the East section of the path along the Kern River an Ecological Disaster with tons of garbage all over the river bed, graffiti, and homeless camping for endless miles. Some of the homeless were so entrenched that they had well developed tents, backyards, dogs, and even hanging clothes up to dry as if they have been living there for a long time. There were certain sections that were either scary or disconcerting riding the path alone. I felt like I needed to bring a handgun for protection to do this ride. As nice as it was having 20 miles of no car, well paved bike path in each direction, I am not sure I would do this ride again alone--I would if I returned with a riding partner. I gave the path 5 stars out of respect for Bakersfield years ago taking the planning time and resources to build a great bike and walking trail for the public. But what I saw going on along at least 8 miles of that path was an absolute disgrace that if was in charge of this city I would not tolerate for a second. I would fight every legal battle to return that River bed and it's adjacent areas to the condition it was 20 years ago. You do not have a right to set up residence in a public area. What I saw will cost tax payers Billions of Dollars in environmental cleanup. And yes, here is LA this is a problem too. Overall it was a Great day in Bakersfield--I can tell some of the best people in California live here.

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    Great picture close the water
    Great picture close the water
    Taking a break along the path
    Taking a break along the path
    Playing fetch with my dog

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    Playing fetch with my dog
    Centennial Park

    Centennial Park

    4.2
    (18 reviews)
    3.3 mi

    i mean it's a place to stretch your legs but I wish the place was cleaner. All the trash cans were…read moreoverflowing and the bathrooms were rough.

    I'm here every week with my dogs. Great little fenced in spot with plenty of place for my energetic…read morehuskies to run. Water bowls, garbage cans, and benches dotted around the perimeter. Usually regulars will tie extra poop bags to the fence and bring bottles of water. Because this park is a sump, garbage can sometimes wind up at the bottom of the park, but it's maintained weekly and is usually pretty clean for a dog park. The one thing this place NEEDS desperately is more signage about the rules. Last Sunday, July 11, 2021 we arrived around 8am and found a group of about 20 boys and 4 coaches having football practice. Usually I wouldn't mind this type of thing and welcome the socialization for the dogs, but the kids were not properly talked to about respecting the dog park. One of the boys opened the fence gate and let both of my dogs out, who of course then bolted out into the busy street. I feel that this could have been avoided if there were proper signs about closing the fence and being mindful of the dogs. Especially because this dog park is just the small fenced in area of a larger park, I feel like they could play anywhere and dogs really just have this one spot.

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    Nothing's better than spending my lunch with my Oona
    Nothing's better than spending my lunch with my Oona
    Plenty of picnic tables will barbecue grills scattered about the park

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    Plenty of picnic tables will barbecue grills scattered about the park

    RiverLakes Ranch Community Park - parks - Updated August 2026

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