The 38 best things to do with kids in Bakersfield

This destination is an absolute hidden gem! I was blown away by the quality of the many exhibits that were on display. I would go as far as to say that the Kern County Museum is the best museum of this kind. Their recreations California history make you feel as if you have walked into a Time Machine. I was very surprised at how many reconstructions they had, as it took us almost 5 hours to see everything. We could have stayed longer too! If you are driving through the area on your way to the metropolitan centers to the north and to the south, I would HIGHLY recommend stopping by.

Great place though weathered. It’s huge with tons of old buildings to peer through the windows at and read small pieces of info. Not ADA compliant and lots of rough walking so don’t bring anyone not ready for a good hike in the sun with no rest spots. The “store” is behind the cashier at the entrance but you can’t go in. She has some water bottles but not guaranteed. Ask her to bring anything of interest to the window for viewing. Overheard one teen ask his parents, “Are we done? Can we go yet?” But they even have a train there! And so much more of historical relevance re how things worked. There’s an exhibit in an old dance hall that, if it’s open, shows the costumes of the singers and their instruments that entertained in the olden days. Anyway, I enjoyed it thoroughly and the lady collecting the money was pleasant though not knowledgeable about the history. There’s also a huge clock tower.

I came to experience the Bakersfield vibe, and the Kern County Museum delivered that and more. The Haggard house was well arranged. It was almost like being a neighbor. The whole experience was great, but the Bakersfield Sound building was like Hard Rock Cafe or R&R Hall of Fame, but pure country... loved it!

My in-laws were the 1st people married at the Church 59 years ago at the towns Centennial celebration for all to view! Brought our kids today to check it out. There were not any docent around at all. Beautiful grounds.

This was our second visit to this amazing museum and we will be going back!!! My son took me here for Mother's Day and I got in free he only cost $10. There is so much too see we had to come back. This time an older man was giving tours of old vehicles, wagons etc. He was so friendly and knowledgeable we enjoyed learning so much about the history of transportation. This is a great place to visit before it gets too hot. Everything is pretty much outside so we're good walking shoes and take water. There were two exhibits that are still not open and we hope to catch next time.

A mostly outdoor museum with many historic structures. Their auto collection is quite nice and displayed very well. Just outside of the auto hall is a great display of local old neon signs. Overall, it was a great experience.

We went here for the safe trick or treating and the whole family loved it! It was the closest to trick or treating from when I was a kid. Super cute decorations, dance floor, bounce houses, food vendors, a movie, and more. We'll be going here every year from here on out.

There aren't many kid-friendly activities in Bakersfield, but this was one of the places my child really enjoyed. It's a spot where you can get a small taste of various topics like the history of Bakersfield, dinosaurs, and different types of rocks.

This museum is so much fun and only $10 a person. There are 3 levels the main level and the 3rd floor are super cool the bottom is the kids area. There is a wind machine for $3 you can step in and feel what 78 miles an hour wind feels like. Lol super fun!! My son took me for Mother's day and I got in for free. The employee June at the front was so friendly and helpful. Must visit if you're near Kern County we visited from Fresno county.

Looks pretty awesome there. First time here love it, I was born and Raised in Bakersfield.

We come here all the time..everyone that works here is so helpful and friendly..the kids have a great tome in the play area.. the art is so amazing..its small but theres alot to see..

Our experience on this museum was great 👍 lot of history on this place we loved is not too big but have enough stuff to watch 😀 thanks for keep open this business god bless you

We had lots of fun here , looks small but the museum is 3 stories with an elevator. My kids ages 2-8 had a lot of fun , tons of activities for the kids as well as science projects on certain days. Staff is very friendly , knowledgeable and awesome!

Great museum. Cozy, old school displays, not crowded, great way to learn about natural history, especially the local chapters of it. Our 10 years old loved it, and so did we. She is really into rocks and fossils, and there was plenty of both on display, as well as in the little gift shop area. Great to visit before going for a dig on the sharkooth hill.

Came here for daughters b-day. Pizza was NOT worth $38. Should have just brought my own in like I saw others do. But hey, they gotta make money too. Anyways, was packed the whole time we were here. Glad to see some type of normalcy. People were NOT keeping 6 ft away and I'm OK with that. Some of the games were busted and/or shut down. They rationed the batting cages down to where only 2 people can go at a time. The golf course needs some major updating. Much of the astroturf is in need of replacement and the signs are just as bad. If all the bumper boats would have all been working, it wouldn't feel like we are waiting for a ride at Disneyland. Literally an hour wait. There was also a large amount of trash all over the place. I'm not sure if they were short staffed, but get someone out there with a broom and dustpan picking up this garbage. But my daughter had fun with her friends and that's what's important, isn't it?

Not well maintained! Mosquito central. Lots of standing water. Exposed electrical. Entire miniature golf area needs rebuilt! Restrooms trashed half of the games not working. Go carts nice. Food mediocre at best. Employees more worried about fixing WiFi then customer service!

My sons, fiance, and myself personally had a blast. We bought the all day bracelets with the coin uprade and we spent well over 6 hours here that day. They have bumper boats, go-kart for adults and children, batting cages and a moderately extensive gameroom. We went back and forth between the go-kart and bumper boats and even as an adult I wasn't bored all day. They seemed to be a little low on staff but if you asked one of the employees for help the were immediately able to help and super nice. We loved it, and along with becoming an advocate of the place we will be returning probably for the boys birthdays.

Okay for the price. Some of the games didnt work or took our tokens. The go karts are the best. Definitely worth the wrist band. Inside could use some love. But the do have this cool wrist band for the games. Now if the games worked..

Had an amazing time here. There are lots of games and lots of prizes. Staff was helpful and I got my tokens right away. If you’re looking for something to do with your family or young kids this looks like a great idea. Would go back here again

Family fun safe inexpensive food was ok for kids get there early ride the gocarts back to back no line longest wait was maybe 10 min later in the day boats were fun you will get wet batting cages wide open tons of arcade games will return!!!

Best place to take a 6 year old to celebrate his birthday with two little friends. They had such a great time! All employees were so nice. Clean park and fun arcade.

Cute place with some extravagant plans for the future! It’s like a zoo in the Forest. It was quiet, not very many people and you could sit and listen to the water run, pretty relaxing. It was nice to see native animals.

Wished we’d visited sooner and will definitely be back. A nice selection of native California birds, animals and reptiles. The marine room on your way out is a great little find…sea jellies, a touch pool and seahorse. The map and paths were a bit confusing to navigate and we found ourselves doubling back a few times to find the right path we wanted, but will be back and be telling our friends to visit too!

Great place to visit and learn about many species of animals. Very good reptile exhibits. And Monday was seniors day, half off!

CALM is a wonderful place to spend the afternoon! They have special events all year and the holiday lights are one of the best.

We love CALM! Seeing all the animals is always fun, you can tell they’re really well cared for. It’s a great half-day experience, we usually spend around 3 hours here. The lights at Christmas are a whole other incredible experience too! If you’re local, I recommend getting the membership pass that gets you into this, kern county museum, and buena vista museum. It’s so worth it!

The Holiday Lights at CALM is a magical outdoor walking experience that's perfect for the whole family! With beautifully lit displays, festive decorations, and a peaceful atmosphere, it truly gets you into the holiday spirit. A wonderful way to enjoy the season while strolling through a winter wonderland. Highly recommend for a memorable night out!

CALM is a really cool spot and great for the family to get out and learn about nature and some beautiful creatures roaming the lands and water. My wife and I stopped in on Sunday afternoon, and there wasn't any wait time. You get a map and go at your own pace. I liked seeing the California Condor and how big they are and the 9ft wing span. The mountain lions were another highlight to see how big these cats are up close and personal. I knocked a star because there were a decent amount of exhibits closed, and the grounds looked like they could use a little attention.

Had a great experience. Our host Johnny was very attentive with a positive attitude. Very helpful. And patient. Will definitely book again and return for future events.

Came for Flight Kids time for my little ones and Aaliyah was so nice and helpful. She interacts with the little ones so well! Coming during this time frame is so worth it if you have little ones because you don’t have to worry about getting trampled over by bigger kids. :)

Juan was our party host and he was great!! We booked a last minute party and Flight was able to accommodate with no issues. Grandson and friends having a blast!!! Thank you flight of Bakersfield

I wasn’t able to leave this review while we were at the park, but I truly hope Flight sees this and recognizes the amazing employee they have named Lucian. I work for a group home and we brought our kiddos out for a fun day at Just No. One of our kids is deaf and often feels left out due to the language barrier. That changed when Lucian approached him with genuine care and patience. He spent quality time talking with our kiddo in Sign language, making sure he felt seen and heard. Lucian even helped resolve an issue our kiddo was having all because he took the time to really connect with him. The conversation they shared meant so much. Our entire group enjoyed Lucian’s presence so much that they asked to take a photo with him before we left. We’ll absolutely be returning and our kiddo is already asking to see Lucian again. Thank you, Lucian, for your kindness, understanding, and the impact you made today. You’re truly appreciated.

Every trip to flight has been amazing! The staff have been excellent, but Sophia has been super awesome! Immediately making sure the kids are safe and following the rules makes me secure in my child’s safety. Thanks Sophia!

Overdue review of this wonderful establishment!! I was recently there at the end of September to celebrate my brother’s birthday and it was phenomenal, it was also the first time taking my child. Very very very accommodating to littles as well as kids and adults who have special needs! Lots of employees around if you ever need help or a watchful eye on your little one(s). Maya and William were extremely helpful and perfectly chatty. They gave me tons of information when I needed it and info that I didn’t even know about! Definitely recommend this place for everyone, a brilliant place to enjoy your children having fun or you yourself or catching some much needed exercise cause I know I do!!

We drove in from 2 hours away to visit family, and it was well worth the trip. We have something similar back home in Ventura, but the customer service here—especially from JJ—was absolutely spectacular. JJ made me feel so comfortable, the kids were happy and entertained, and the attentiveness really stood out. I would definitely recommend this place to family and friends, especially for parties and events.

What a fun, exciting, and enlightening experience out on the Kern River with River's End Rafting. ☺️ The staff was very professional, polite, and pleasant to work with. Checking in and storing our valuables was a seamless process. I especially appreciated how focused our guides were on making sure we had a good but SAFE time out on the river. Going during the end of their season ensured the rapids would not be too intense 😬 😅 and I for one greatly appreciated that as it was my first time being out on the river like that. There were parts of the river that were exhilarating and there were parts that were very peaceful and serene. 😌 Our guide Justin was amazing 🙌🏾 In spite of his corny jokes 😆 the nerd 🤓 in me really appreciated his knowledge of the river and it's inhabitants (plant and animal alike) He was putting in work to ensure everyone was safe, sound, but having fun simultaneously. I would 100% recommend this company to anyone looking to try white water rafting for the first time. I personally would love to come back next year and do this again. 🤗 Thank you so much RER for a WONDERFUL time. 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

Our family had a fantastic time! Our guide Saul was amazing. Adventure enough for the older kids, but chill enough for the younger ones! We would highly recommend.

I had a great time here with my wife for our anniversary, the staff are so fun and have good jokes to tell. Thanks to them for giving us a great memory and anniversary.. great times, great business. Thanks again

Had a good experience for family river rafting trip. Staff was friendly and made us feel safe on the water.

My kids and I've been coming here since 2019. Theer's a reason why we enjoy coming here. You will have a great time and always wanting more.

Such a great experience. Staff was extremely knowledgeable and on top of everything. Extremely attentive, detailed and incredibly funny. This is definitely a great expedition company to try if you’re able to travel here. Came on a company excursion and definitely felt like our team got so much closer. Incredible team building trip and worth the drive.

From start to end, my family and I had so much fun. Check in was easy, the guides were friendly and gave us perfect instruction (Justin was Amazing). Great for Beginners, I definitely recommend it. I had a smile the whole time, i loved every minute of it. This adventure is a must. Towards the end we got to see our pictures, they came out beautiful.

This a cool little museum! The workers are kind and friendly, and it's awesome that they showcase small local artists. The yearly pass is a good deal to come and see all of the different exhibitions.

What a quality art museum! It was small but well organized and the art exhibits were beautiful. I took a tour with a school group and it was wonderful,, even the kids were interested!

We enjoyed the 2nd Saturday art event. The staff is friendly and helpful. It is a small museum and very clean and beautiful. The neighborhood park next to the museum is pretty with ponds and a playground, but I did not feel safe there with the kids.

The KHSD Visual Art Showcase is amazing every year. I'm so happy BMOA hosts this event for our incredibly talented high school artists. The artwork that is displayed year round from artists across the globe is amazing. Most people don't realize what a gem the BMOA is for our community. Please do yourself a favor and go to one of their events, take a class, or check out the current exhibits.

Went to see our grandsons art from Munsey school on display. Was a fun experience. Never been to the Museum of Art before. It's only across the street from our home

Always a joy to walk leisurely through the exhibits, reading about the artists and appreciating their talent.

Great art and a beautiful garden area to stroll around in. Worth visiting if you are in the area.

Very fun place! I want to call it a hidden gem, but it’s not hidden at all, it’s right there off of Hway 58. Such a cool shop, big, and so many possible activities! Probably the best random restroom stop we’ve ever made! All the staff were hardworking, cheerful, friendly. Highly recommend.

A large, fun themed farm park for the family. They have a grocery store like many other similar farms, but once purchase the tickets to the back, it is huge!! Pay extra to pick 🍓 🫐 🍇 blackberries, and so on. There is a huge jumper, tall slide, volleyball area, basketball 🏀, and so on. Took the tractor 🚜 ride (included in the basic general admissions as well) around the farm, very beautiful day so definitely enjoyed it. Would visit again.

oh my God oh my god oh my God. Most wonderful fresh fruits I've ever eaten. The figs were beyond amazing. I've never had figs so sweet and perfect and beautiful inside in my life. I was told they were "experimental green figs" and grown just on the other side of the parking lot - truly "local"! We ended up going back in and get a second container of the figs they were so good. We also got some peach/plum/apricot combo fruit (sorry, don't remember what they were actually called) and they were very sweet and amazing. We also got two Okie pies, Salsa Verde which was, according to my brother "one of the most delicious things he's ever eaten" and the blueberry pulled pork. Both excellent! Absolutely a cool place to go through and get some really good food.

Had an amazing time with my kid visiting here. Plenty of fun and interactive activities such as citrus picking and the petting zoo. The staff is friendly and helpful. Looking forward to the next return.

Amazing fresh fruit, fresh pies, meat pies, jams, honeys, dried fruits, nuts and every other produce you can imagine. Wish we had time to pick our fruit. Absolutely loved it and wish we could've stopped on the home.

A cool little find just off Highway 58! It’s a charming farm that offers homemade treats like pie, fudge, cookies, and more. For a small fee, you can visit the petting area with various animals, including goats with a fun obstacle course – super cute! We tried the cherry pie, and it was absolutely delicious. Highly recommend this spot for a quick snack break and some kid-friendly entertainment.

For years I've traveled back and forward from Arizona to California never stopped at this fine establishment. These are some of the finest people I've ever met. Pictures are a thousand words and it's a must to go see them. If you remember the old Knox berry farm back in the 60's this is a must stop for you and the family. I guarantee that you will enjoy them and there farm products like we are and will be going back again. They love Dogs to. Don't miss out!!

Okay. This was a fantastic venue! This place has all the elements of greatness for sure! Buck Ownens was a great singer, and he left behind a great restaurant. This place is a stop off for all up and coming country singers. This is also the Place that Garth proposed to Trisha... [Garth alert]. Food was above and beyond expectations! They served the best baby back ribs of any I have ever had! Service was good, and the waitress was nice. Can't wait for a next time!

My husband initially mentioned Buck Owens Crystal Palace while we were dating, stating his intention to bring me to this location. We are now celebrating our wedding anniversary here. Although the food and music are superior, the service from “Sierra” was deficient and disappointing! We experienced a prolonged delay in receiving our beverages and an additional wait for her to take our order; it is worth noting that the next table received service first, despite our prior arrival. Sierra made an error with my order, neglected to place my husband's order, and exhibited an unfavorable demeanor when presenting the bill. We would have preferred a different server, our night would have been perfect!

☀️ Buck Owens' Crystal Palace Made it back to Bakersfield! The Crystal Palace is for sale, hopefully it will remain open, but there is a chance it will be closed for good soon. The idea for the Buck Owens Crystal Palace originated in the mid-1980s. Buck spent most of his early career performing in small, smoke-filled bars and honky-tonks around the country. He wanted a high-class place for country-western music to be performed. Buck also wanted a place where he could "be himself". There is a museum with numerous memorabilia throughout his career. Live music and great food. And of course the buck-mobile hanging behind the bar. Once made for Elvis, Buck used it in The Streets of Bakersfield video.

First Timer! Dinner date with the wife. Great service provider Skylar, sweet, patient, kind and quick. Food was delicious! Will be back.

A club atmosphere with dining and seating on many different levels to view the stage for many different music venues. Nice atmosphere and facilities and the dining area is clean and offers great service. The parking is protected by security guards on electric bikes who will follow you to your car, unless a show has emptied the building and everyone is leaving. The venue offers a gift shop and a museum of country music (Buck Owens of Hee Haw fame) the only negative would be the acoustics in the very back areas where the surrounding walls prevented clear music sounds reaching out ears properly 😔... Fortunately, a table was cleared and I was able to moved up to hear past the offending wall enclosure. 👍

Enjoyed this venue very much. If you're a country music fan this place is for you! So much memorabilia all over the place. Great picture opportunities. There is not a bad seat in the house. The environment and crowd was great. Brought my teenagers to see Charlie Crockett and we all had a great time. Tickets are affordable. We did not eat as kitchen closed at 10. I would see a show here again!!

Amazing place to dine at. First time me and my wife came here and it was definitely worth it. We got to see the famous Bakersfield sign, and also loved the museum part of the restaurant. The food was heavenly, i had a chicken fried steak sandwich, which was huge, and fries. Wife got a chicken fried steak meal, with baked potato, and loved it. Started off with some onion rings, which were divine. Ended the meal with chocolate cake, and oh boy, im glad i saved room for it. This place was really amazing, live music, cool bar has a Cadillac behind it, museum to wonder around and check out, made for a fun night. Definitely will be back here again soon.

First time i came wit my daughter ,be participant in the wrestaling championship, i buy i tickets for the event 30 dlls each but this price is only for half day ,if you want to stay there you need pay 30 more . And desapointed with the CiF because make a lot a money for what?? I saw has a good sponser's like,Pepsi ,Cannes and anothers business and the kids don' t received anithing where is the money collected. Because some schools be part the LAUSD don"t provide a financial support for the students ,like my daughter ,my family pa8d evering

It was great stadium layout. Not too big that you would get lost In, but just big enough that you need to keep track of where you're at. Plenty of bathrooms everywhere, lots of food options, not so many options on beer, just light piss beer Line wasn't bad getting in since knew weezy and juvenile would be late Sound was off in section 109 Good seats everywhere Definitely would get different seats next time

Didn't expect to go to this venue but didn't read the preseason details correctly that the LA Kings preseason game against the Anaheim Ducks was being played here. Pleasant venue. Nothing outstanding but equally nothing that was a negative. Managed to find some free parking based on others descriptions of where to park. Can't imagine I'll ever be back in this part of the world, but if I was then this was a friendly arena to watch a game.

Park staff was polite and organized. The venue was amazing and set up to have a great view from any seat.

Amazing show! I'd never been to Bakersfield before [except in shackles on the prison bus], and I didn't expect such a cool city. The venue was great, the lines moved fast, and the overpriced drinks were no more overpriced than they are everywhere else. And the staff and security were cool. If it wasn't 3+ hours away from me, I'd definitely go back and see a show here again. 🍻

Wish the seats were not so close from behind you feel every kick and bump and brush by from others walking behind. But nice first time visit

We attended the Cody Jinks concert a couple of weeks ago and loved it. The venue is smaller and more intimate than I was expecting, which made for an even better show. The sound was great and we were walking distance to our hotel. The drinks are priced as you would expect and the bartenders are super cool. Made for a great night all around.

Hart Park is a fantastic spot for anyone looking to enjoy some time outdoors year-round. Whether you're out for a relaxing day or an active adventure, this park has something for everyone. My favorite time to visit is during the fall, when the trees are absolutely stunning, providing a perfect backdrop for any activity. There’s so much to do here — you can take a leisurely walk with your dog, have a family BBQ, or even float in the river on a warm day. The park also offers fishing spots, frisbee golf, hiking trails, and biking paths. For those who just want to enjoy nature, interacting with the ducks or relaxing by the water adds a peaceful touch. No matter what you’re in the mood for, Hart Park has it all! The only downside is the overwhelming cat population, which the city has yet to address. It would be great if they took steps to manage this issue, as it detracts from the overall experience.

I love going there for the fishing and quiet, had a few good bites the only thing I've been catching are turtles 🐢 i send them back in the water tho. I recommend going out there before school starts, get some Fresh air feed the ducks and geese. There are areas to BBQ

Excellent park. Plenty of space and access to trails. Nice lake and some amazing trees. I’d come here again

Hart Park is my favorite retreat, my home away from home. It is only minutes - yet a world away - from town. There is a lake in the middle, with an island, and the river runs past the park. There are so many birds, both water birds, including ducks, geese, herons, egrets, cormorants and coots, and non-water birds, including peacocks, hummingbirds, woodpeckers, a flock of parakeets, and a host of others that I don't know the names of. There is a guy circling the island on a paddle board this morning. Once I saw a beaver, I think - all I could see was its eyes and brown forehead above the water as it swam by in the early morning. That was one sighting in 40-plus years of coming out here. There are tree squirrels, ground squirrels, raccoons, skunks - which you might be surprised to see, as I was, emerging from holes in the ground, and cats. Lots of cats, which are fed daily by the Cat People. Once I saw a coyote, which was tailing me and my very large dog until I pointed my walking stick at it and told it to leave us. The only unnatural sounds that mar the peace out here are occasional cars that drive through, especially on weekends, with their music blasting, and gunshots from the shooting range. Why they have a shooting range in a park I don't know, but I hate it. My current dog won't even get out of the car, stays hunkered down on the floor because that sound scares her so badly, so I don't bring her out here anymore. It can get really busy on holidays and weekends, so I don't usually come out here then, but early weekday mornings are the best, the closer to sunrise the better. It is so beautiful and peaceful.

Nice large park on the Kern River. Be very careful about going in the river! Lots of trees in the water and a strong current can trap swimmers and down them. Wear a lifejacket and be aware of hazards down stream. Or, stay out of the water and enjoy picnic areas, playgrounds, grass and ponds available at the park.

Hi I have floated a section of the river on a river tube when it's hot, the cool water feels refreshing. Wear a lifejacket over 308 lives have been lost in the Kern River unfortunately it's been out of towners. Hiking is absolutely invigorating. There's many trails leading up to the hilltops. In summer season there's an increase in Rattle snake encounters. Please don't panic or scream if you see one. Please they're way more scared of us. Just step back and give them a big round about and carry on with the hike. With Gratitude GS😎

Great place to relax and enjoy or hike and jog. Also good place for a picnic. Water, ducks and geese.

I gave it a 3 Stars because it was Very trashy sadly but true people pick up after yourself such a great place to see the autumn leaves falling from the trees!! Overall it was cool

Great place to ride your bikes!

I got here 2 hours before closing time. I wanted to order some food while we bowled. We were told they were no longer serving food. After I was told that this establishment was no longer serving food, I saw a party of 5 people that arrived after my party get served food. I'm not sure if it's the "member hookup". It's all good though. Nice place to bowl.

My Family & I enjoyed Enjoyed bowling 🎳 It was really fun!

Amanda and Becky always give stellar customer service!! Never a disappointment each and every time my family and I go in they are taking care of us. The team they have developed is amazing! If you’re ever looking for a fun family night hit up Bowlero on Wible, but be sure to ask for Amanda or Becky! Two amazing people! Always make us feel so welcome and taken care of.

We were celebrating our friend/coworker getting a dream job and getting out of the service industry! We bowled for 20 minutes before they told us they were gonna move us to a different lane because the leagues and reservations were coming in , cool no big deal , ten minutes later they tell us we have to leave because they don’t have a lane for us. I would have appreciated being told when we first arrived that they could not accommodate us at this time or that we would only be able to bowl for thirty minutes before the leagues and reservations came in. Also One of our friends baked a cake from scratch for the celebration, we were told we could not bring in outside food, but if we had made a reservation we would have been allowed to bring the cake. so we asked if there was a fee to make a reservation. They said there is no fee. So I don’t understand what the difference is ? He had to take the cake home so it wouldn’t go to waste sitting in the car and then he drove back to bowlero. Also A double vodka is $22 , I thought I was in Bakersfield not Vegas So we went to firehouse where we got great service and didn’t get told to leave after bowling for 30 minutes Staff was unwelcoming and didn’t even apologize for the inconvenience. They didn’t charge us thankfully but an apology in the service industry goes a long way.

The whole household went for an esater evening, we all had a great time and the whole place looks like its well taken care of inside. We will definitely be coming here for another weekend family night again.

Bowled 2 games here on a Wednesday after league. Love the atmosphere, I would guess it’s been remodeled sometime within the last 5ish years. Lanes are decent, we did have to get moved half way through our first game because the lane malfunctioned. Food menu is very limited compared to what I’m use to, drink menu was colorful.

The location and equipment itself was great! The only downside was the staff person Kim. She had no smile and talked in a rude way when asked questions.

Had a wonderful experience in the splatter room. It was great experiencing it with the lights on and then with the black lights on with the glow in the dark paint turned it into a totally different room and vibe. It was great that they gave us a Bluetooth speaker so we could play our music also.

My boyfriend and I did their “Mystery Lodge” escape room. We had a great time looking for clues and figuring out the puzzle. The room was set up very creatively, the way they pay close attention to detail really makes it seem like you’re a part of the story. The lovely lady at the front desk was very helpful with explaining everything we needed to know and giving us hints when we had difficulty with solving the puzzle. I recommend their escape rooms for anyone looking for a fun adventure to experience with friends, family, or a partner <3

The escape room experience exceeded our expectations! My daughter and her friends had an amazing time doing one of the rooms for her birthday and the staff made sure to entertain and organize the event. Shout out to Liam for being super funny and easy going to work with. We would definitely come here again, thank you Brainy Actz for making my daughter’s birthday an unforgettable experience!

Amazing experience! Fun and frantic team build atmosphere that embraces and encourages teamwork! Liam was awesome and helped Brainy Actz make a soon to be repeating customer!

It was fun and good cardio for an hour if you actually get into it. We do wish the room was larger with more barricades. The guns were hard to load and time consuming, our 8 yr old couldn’t do it herself.

We did the neon paint room and had such a great time. I thought the large glasses of paint were too much at first, but we ended up using all of it! The staff was friendly and engaging.

Really bad. My fiancé was having a bad day so I took him here. I bought the “rage room” base package + A ADD ON. I purchased the medium smash items as an add on so my fiancé would have more things to smash just in case the base package items wasn’t enough (it was definitely not enough!). We got to the rage room and when i saw how empty the “rage room” was I asked the girl in the front if I was missing the medium size items that I PAID to upgrade and she said yes. She said it wasn’t coming up on her computer. I had proof of purchase so I told her I could show her proof to fix this situation because wow the room was so empty. It was small. Really small. It had a couple tires inside which aren’t even fun to smash… my fiance and I were like??? And there was 5 glass Bottles to smash…. He finished the glass in under a minute. to make things worse the viewing glass is so dirty. You can barely see anything and for how expensive it is, clean the glass and make it more easy to see the person. The price was so expensive for the most silliest thing. I NEVER got my medium sized items added, and I never got an apology about it either. I went to the front after we were done and she looked at me crazy when I said I wanted a refund for the items I didn’t get. She literally told me she didn’t know how to do that and basically said I don’t know how to help. So I told her CALL YOUR BOSS and let them know what happened, she then called and he said he would give me a refund (after me having to drive all the way back here to ask because the manager never gave me a call back) BUT HE NEVER DID!!!! It’s been 6 days. Really bad experience doing the rage room. :/ took my fiance to let out anger and left the place upset.

Took a leisurely walk through the park during the golden hour and captured all the beautiful colors. Any families were out tonight. Kids were swinging on the playground, teenagers were zipping around on electric scooters, couples sitting on lawn or at tables for their picnic dinners, drink vendors were serving up refreshments.The main restrooms were open and relatively clean. Plenty of lighting everywhere. Wish I lived closer because I would visit more often. ☺️

It’s a good place to walk, but last week the water was to dirty and looks bad for taking photos, but you can go and walk or for a picnic moment

River park has a great place for running walking on trail as electric scooters or bike, Place for fishing Slides for little kids Picnic tables bbq Restroom available but they need cleaning Play area is designed for children 5 to 12 with adult supervision recommended Lot of biking food carts Recommended for peaceful mind

Nice park. Little pond with ducks and people fish here. Has kids playground,sideways and picnic tables under covered area . BBQ pits and plenty of parking near the shopping area and lots of restaurants

The best park in Bakersfield, came here to watch the sunrise recently and did a time-lapse, beautiful

This park is really nice and a great place to hold birthday parties or baby showers. Any event really. It has beautiful scenery to take photographs. My kids love coming here. The bathrooms are still gross, I mean it's a public bathroom so standards are already low as it is.

Amazing park, lately there's been more safety issues so bring your significant other or some mace. Beautiful place to be though!

We have learned how to skate (thank God for seals) at VCIC. My son had such a great experience with the mini condors and little Kings learn to skate programs. He is now apart of their in-house program and thriving!

Overpriced , they will not consider annual passes “because it didn’t work last time” and thats from the director , it’s tough to come and skate when the family costs 70$ every time . I suggest annual passes. Normal ice skating rinks have annual passes and cost around 5-10 per person , this $18 a person is ridiculous, I mean at least offer a cheaper price for those who have skates.

It's an awesome facility great customer service very helpful staff we really had a great Family Day

The employees were very helpful and everyone had a great time.

I've been going here for years, not as often. It's a really good place and I always have a blast. They don't have halves in skate sizes, but regardless they still fit pretty good. The price is reasonable, in my opinion. They clean the ice when it's time for public skating (which is what my review is based for). They play music when you're out on the ice, The workers are nice. I don't really have any complaints. A tip I have; check the weekly schedule on their website, because times do change. Weekdays are the least busy. But, I recommend going here. ⛸️🏒

My family had a great time. We attended public skate, and as a group.of beginners, we appreciated that it wasn't packed and that they had seal shaped skate helpers for rent. I wish they would allow use food as the snack bar wasn't even open during g our skate session.

SO FUN but bring a jacket and some long socks no ankle socks u will get blisters and i got the braid done by the birthday girl

Beautiful spot to stop for a break. I’ve driven past many times, but took the opportunity recently to stop in and take a quick look around. I will certainly have to come back or more lengthy visit. Lovely displays and huge variety of products in the store. Everything appears to be either from the farm itself or locally sourced. We took home some jams and jellies and an apple pie. The apple pie is delicious!

Not a petting zoo or anything even remotely close, at least in August when we went. But you can see some typical farm fowl and goats through a fence by the parking lot. The store though was amazing. Awesome homemade, farm-fresh goods at reasonable prices. Plenty of places to sit inside and outside, and the workers were polite, knowledgeable, and quick. Bought some hot pistachios and some organic treats.

Stopped because I saw the signs as I approached heading up 58. Glad I did. I enjoyed the unique citrus fruit offered as well as the apples and other fruits and neat treats of all kinds. Prices are good as well. I don't usually like grapefruit but enjoyed the Oro Blanco. Mild. Juicy. Good. Would definitely recommend a stop.

I haven't had a chance to do the U-pick yet, but I've always had good service whenever I come through. Their savory okie pies are a delight and never miss. I only tried the apple pie once but it's a touch on the sweet side so I'd give that particular pie a 4.5/5 but a 5/5 on everything else. This is the first time I've tried the fruit and it was all delicious. The cherries are sweet and tart and the strawberries are plump and juicy. I definitely recommend buying anything that's in season because it is all good.

Lots of activities for all ages. We went during October where you recieve a free pumpkin with purchase of the wrist bands. My only suggestion would be to have some kind of help getting the pumkin back to the car. There was 4 of us and trying to carry 4 pumkins was rough..flat carts would have been a great feature..my son enjoyed the giant pillow!

This was a good 2 to 3 hour adventure with several activities to do. The corn maze was fun, a few fair type games also. Lots to do for kids and adults. Gets a little crowded on the weekend.

You definitely have to stop by and check it out they have a lot to offer. You must try their chicken pies bomb 💣. We were making our way back home from Utah, and we need a little break so no place better when you are going or coming 😉

This theater is beautiful but has limited parking so come early to get the closest parking near the entrance. The seats are comfortable and has amazing AC. The event itself was beautiful but the security kept repeating that photos and videos weren’t allowed and that got a bit annoying. But overall it’s an amazing experience with a beautiful place that dates back to the 1930’s so that’s cool. Note: The ballet company themselves didn’t allow photos or videos each event is different so depending on the event you are attending you’ll be able to have the choice to have your phone out if they say so or not.

Just saw Morrissey the other night. Great intimate and easy to navigate theater. The pit area is small, so it's not too crowded, which was perfect for me.

Went to our very first show here tonight, for The Rocky Horror Picture Show 50th anniversary screening, and it was INCREDIBLE!!! The Velevet Darkness was so awesome that we want to see everything they do! Heather was SO impressive!!!! Moving on that stage like she was born for it! Robin, Echo, and KYLE were KILLER!!!!! And Shay, who works for the actual Fox Theater MADE OUR NIGHT!! She went above and beyond to ensure we had the BEST experience and we WILL be back based on how fantastic she was! If I have another kid, they will be named Shay!! Seriously, if you plan to attend a show, go, and have the time of your life! ♡♡♡♡

The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater, November 4, 2024 "Inclusion Films" Presents it two Christmas movies & it's always free to the public. So I came to see the movies because my nephew works there at "Inclusion Films" & he's an editor & he's been there a very long time first through the schooling part & now working for Dale & Joey Talvota. Dale is so awesome with all of the students with different disabilities & his staff is also! Thank You so very much Joey Talvota for doing this & to The Historic Bakersfield Fox Theater for always hosting the "Inclusion Films" with much love & respect! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'s & 💯%+ Great Job! 😎👍 P.S. Don't forget the 🍿 popcorn because it's one of the best around & plus a nice cold drink & a candy to go along with it!

We drove 3 hours for a Mariachi concert of Los Camperos de Chuy Guzman. The place is nice but the seats are kinda small and not very comfortable if you're a large person. But we enjoyed the show of Los Camperos. My wife and I have been enjoying their presentations whenever they're in our surroundings.

We just saw Brad Williams. He was great! However, I DO NOT like fox theater. I had to use the restroom and was rushed out. My group was waiting for me and they were pushed out. I wanted to get something to support Brad's family/show but was not allowed to. We were even going to wait pure turn but nope. And it was way to hot.

Great venue. Lots of history, and there are good reasons why. Starting with the external "Hotel California" vibe with the neon, white masonry and palm 🌴. Cool and somewhat decadent inside architectural features may have contributed to the fantastic sound. Sightlines are good and ticket prices are decent. Entry and exit were quick. Went to see Blackberry Smoke. Awesome show from the Smoke as always. Miles Miller opened. I'd go see that act again. I'd not hesitate to go see another show at the Fox.

Nice park with picnic tables and benches with beautiful views . There is something here for every age. Play structure and walking / biking / running paths. Safe area with a lot of people . The park is also very dog friendly.

Visited this park for the first time. What a beautiful well maintained and clean park. This is wonderful place to take a leisure stroll with different elevations among vast green grass and a water creek feature . City Parks have done a great job with designing and providing such a beautiful park!

This park offers a nice open area to get outside and enjoy the weather on a good day. There are lots of paved paths and benches weaving through grass fields surrounding a little lake. There are grills and shaded areas for large groups. There's also a playground and bike paths.

A really nice well maintained park with many areas for spreading out so you're not crowded next to other people. The bike path took you around to the other lake and over the bridge to a park that has workout equipment. There's some great picture spots and we really enjoyed ourselves. Bring your bikes or scooters.

Beautiful park. You can charge your car and also your toddler can play.

Great park! Very large for long walks or smooth bike rides. Be vigilant for the occasional creeps zombie'ing around and watch out for fast cyclists and zooming PEV's. During the summer time they play movies for the family ("movie at the park")

Very spacious and nice city park. Couple of cool ponds plus numerous streams. There’s a playground, however, it’s geared towards smaller kids. Plenty of wide open space and shade trees to relax or play games.

My family and I love this place! Clean, fun and safe. Lockers, showers, and food. There's a cool area for the little ones and awesome slides for the older. I don't mind paying a little more for all the amenities they provide 😁

Love coming here with the family. Great environment and best way to beat the heat. The food is great also.

Great pool with lots of free lanes. Music is fun too! The only thing is that opening hours on google should be updated - it's actually open from 10AM to 1PM.

This place lists that it's open on Saturdays and I did see lifeguards coming in and out. So I asked if they open at 1pm? since it was already 1:05pm. They said no they're closed today, and open on Monday but their is no longer any recreational swimming such as riding the slides. They're only open for swimming lanes, back and forth swimming. Why not list that all recreational activities are canceled? They disappointed me and my daughter.

Friendly atmosphere, Clean pools, Life guards on duty. I go for public swim. They're not open for public swim on Fridays :(

This is a great place to take the fee is $4 a person or four people for $13 everyone does need a swimsuit you are allowed to bring in fresh fruit and water bottles there is a concession stand that sells snacks like nachos and chips and pizza the pool is open Monday through Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Staffs are kind. Best for lap swimmers. Required make a schedule. See below timeschedule.

First time to have Brunch and day drinks. The Mimosas were exceptional! The A La Ritz was simply marvelous!

Food was surprisingly delicious. Serving was so big, had leftovers for lunch the next day.

Show was awesome, but the dining menu was a little on the expensive side. $12 for a plate of fries seems excessive. They charged us $48 for 4 sides of fries. Won't be ordering food from them again.

The dessert was good, but the rest of the meal was like mediocre banquet food. The show was pretty good, but the dancing needed a little more practice to try to get everyone closer together. The acting and singing were impressive. I'll.go again. Nothing was bad enough that it's worth a 3-hour drive to SoCal for better food or dancing.

Went and saw Little Mermaid. Entertaining little venue. Food was decent. I like my prime rib a little closer to medium rare than well done, but it was good nonetheless

This was my first visit to the Stars Theatre Restaurant. The food was ok, but kind of plain. I had the beef stroganoff and vegetables. I also had one of the specialty drinks of the night, coffee, and the sherbet for dessert. Service was wonderful and the show was also fantastic! Where I was sitting, there was a constant rumbling under the floor. I don't know what it was. I found it annoying at first, but then I grew used to it. Overall a positive experience and I would go back for the theater, but probably get dinner somewhere else.

While we were not able to try any of the food due to our vegan diet. The wait staff were very attentive, kind, and offered us service multiple times. The actor that played Lumiere was amazing. Fortunately he was loud enough that he didn't really need the audio system to function well. Be careful when selecting seats online. The stage is not a raised stage above the audience except for maybe the first row. There are raised graduated sections with 2 rows of tables. 4 person tables in the first row of each graduated section and 2 person tables in the second row. We were seating at table 308. I would recommend getting a 4 person table since it appears they get placed at the front of the raised level, or at least for our row they did. Being behind a table of 4 in our situation occluded the majority of the stage for us. My short wife could barely see anything and I got stuck behind a guy with a top hat on so I wasn't much better off. My wife found the chairs to be extremely uncomfortable to her. I found the chairs to be tolerable but I wouldn't call them comfortable. The worst part for us was the audio. During some of the songs the speakers sounded like they were struggling / breaking like very old church speakers. Some of the actors / actresses we could barely hear during songs or during speaking parts. Not being able to see or hear most of the play was a little much for us and we got bored. We left during the intermission and didn't finish the play.

We took the Grandkids for a fun time!It was worthy we made it during the day it was easy to keep our eyes on them my grandkids had a blast!!! We left the fair untill they'll said Grandma we're ready to go home 🥰It was a well worth 7 hrs 🤣with them ... Blessings 🤩

Across the street from the fair grounds is their huge parking lot. This lot is excellent to come workout at if your a runner a speed walker or for skating or riding scooters with your kids. I see people ride bikes like I do, it’s so much own space and the parking lot ground gravel is nice and smooth. My kid and I even brought our go carts and drove all on the far end of it where it’s smoother flat ground away from the runners and walkers and it is so long of a giant wide space it’s just perfect. I do recommend getting there maybe an hour before sunset so you can enjoy your workout, without having to be walking or running at dark. It is not always lit however during events at the fair year round it will be lit up like it’s daylight. If the gates are closed there is space to park your car near the white gates by the ticket hub which are not open for parking after business hours of the fair. Don’t leave trash or beverage containers etc when you visit to do some of those activities I mentioned. be respectful even if there happen to be vehicles there in the parking lot just be mindful. And hopefully everything remains as chill as it is now.

No wonder Sales went 60 percent down!!! Place Place deserves negative stars the owner should be ashamed the price is outrageous the cops are unprofessional and are completely worthless Cason 1102 Sr velazquez 1395 Jarredondo 1547 C offill 1492 Lieutenant dawsy these officers right here.Hope you guys never run into them ever.In your life, they won't help you for the life of them completely opposite of the badge! 😔 can't just have fun like the old days those are long gone not one single a c in one of the buildings either is just insane.It's bakersfield not pismo beach! Honestly, a waste of money and a waste of time.For everybody just to get sick they don't even have shade grass or anything.Nothing for human life they'd cared less

The Kern county fair is the place to go in the month of September. If you haven't bought your tickets yet, there's still time what a great time we had.

The fair was amazing my only issue is the fast pass. They sold out of all the fast passes and that banged all of us normal people who didn't make it in time to purchase. I have no problem with that. There was 15-2hr waits for all the primer rides. I could not take my son on the best ride at the park showing up at 6pm and hopping in line at 9pm. We left the line to experience other rides before the park closed. The food was reasonably priced. The atmosphere was clean and there was a heavy police presence. Fun time for the family if you have time. The fact that it's $1 per ticket leaves a lot for blue collar families. Only to stand in line for 2hrs while fast pass skips you the entire time. Up to you.

We went to the Kern County Fair on Saturday between 1-4:30 pm, and it was the perfect time to visit - not crowded at all! We had a blast enjoying the rides and attractions without the usual chaos. By 4:30, people started arriving, so we avoided the heavy traffic both in and out. The food was tasty, a bit pricey, but definitely worth it. Overall, a fun, relaxed, and well organized fair - highly recommend going earlier in the day to skip the crowds!

I'm truly disappointed. From beginning to end, it was chaotic. There were staff directing parking, yet they didn't realize there were no available spots. The entrance was a complete disarray. Nobody checked if the kids had their seat belts fastened during the ride. The food was not only terrible but also overpriced. Everything, not just the food, was costly. I felt like Kern County just takes advantage of us once a year. I believe there are more important things than just making money once a year.

Best time to visit is when the rainfall is average to above average and the temperatures stay cool in March. Beautiful colors and if the air quality is good, the sky and water reflection looks a deep blue.

I love that this the place offers flat walking paths or if you want to challenge yourself very steep hiking hills. Everyone is friendly and it's a dog friendly area with doggy bags trash bins and then eat a little clay areas for kids or adults. There's even a bocciball court

A beautiful place to walk the outskirts of a panoramic view. Can be very hot on a summer day so make sure you have the proper amount of shade. Not a super long walk.

This was definitely the most beautiful place I visited in Bakersfield. The sunset looked amazing and there was a lot of space to walk around and relax.

Beautiful view overlooking the bluffs on Panorama drive. On the cloudy mourning that these photos were taken, the vista beyond the unincorporated part of Bakersfield, including the oil fields, country hills, the Kern river, and horse ranches below the bluffs were crystal clear and quite spectacular to see.

Love to take picture and do some walking with my dog. Nice place

I grew up in Bakersfield. We used to go down the bluffs down to the river. It's a beautiful park and walking area with the nice view of Kern county. When I come to visit, my sister, sister-in-law and I go for walks up here. We don't realize how far we're walking because we're doing a whole bunch of talking but there are markers that let you know. If you need to unwind this is the place to unwind.

It's nice that the park is adopted by La Vida Nueva, and they clean up the park every month, but the amount of ground squirrels is ridiculous. Can only blame nature, for that; well, also, the people who love leaving food &/or feeding them. Stop feeding the squirrels!

If you're planning to have a picnic, bring a ton of stuff to clean the tables. They are filthy. Not they weren't cleaned in a week filthy, but not cleaned in months filthy. There's many vagrants and shady folks around as well. The playground is in decent condition and my 6yo enjoyed them, until we found human excrement between the rock climbing walls. Also the ground squirrels were super cute and rampant for my kiddo to chase... Hence the one star. Avoid if you're looking for a nice spot off the highway, to enjoy a picnic.

Went for a morning bike ride. Nice quiet park. There is a well maintained, graffiti free skate park. Restrooms were closed, im guessing, due to the homeless people roaming around.

Nice shade cover. Restrooms are rough but at least there are some. Kids enjoyed it.

I'm rating only for the skate park we did not enjoy the park area because of the homeless that were lurking around. I took my twin 7 year old boys with their scooters and even though some of the drops are to advance for them. They had so much fun on some of the other skate park drop ins. I would say that the skate park itself is not as slick as some others we have been too which made it better for beginners like my boys. Overall extremely satisfied with the skatepark. We also went when it was not super busy it's definitely a teenage/older crowd. We didn't want to worry about to much cross traffic so we went when it's less busy.

Not a good park for kids. The field is infested with gophers and is covered with holes / trip hazards. The play structures are broken and borderline derelict. Clearly in need of maintenance and currently a safety hazard for children.

It was nice it was night time stopped for a break after an 18 mile bike ride. Nice and quiet and peaceful

Good park my son loves it! On our recent visit it started to rain on our way to the park when we arrived I noticed they had added canopies to both playgrounds & swings which is awesome! My son play for a while, I'm not sure if they had done this in the past but its great especially for the summer time 😊

The kids had a ball here.the spray park is bigger more interaction the kids loved this one better than Greystone Spray park it's more to do . But the buckets are smaller. Yet more fun at Jastro.

Very nice & clean good 4 party's and big events.

Nice clean park with park maintenance active while we were there. Didn't use the restrooms so I wasn't aware of their condition. Couldn't let our dog off her leash to play Frisby as there were too many little ones to distract her. A father had to pull a transient looking man wearing only shorts out of the water spray area. He kindly escorted the man and his female companion away from where all the kids were. All in all, we felt safe and it was free.

Clean, beautiful, and spacious park with plenty of bathrooms and covered seating. Great for kids and pets. A memorial to WW2 was an educational experience. We also saw a splash park (open Memorial Day to Labor Day). Great for kids!

Nice spacious park with trees, basketball and tennis courts, playgrounds, pavilions, etc. Good vibe. I'd give 5 stars but the bathroom is incredibly gross, it's a biohazard in there. Hopefully it gets cleaned up ASAP and then regularly serviced. Peace and love 🩵

We had a great time playing in the water splash pad. Lots of other kids and good way to cool off . This would be a great place for a birthday party or family picnic.

Me and my family come here all the time to skate, been going here since I was around 6 and I will be celebrating my 16th birthday here this year! One of my favorite places to go skating in Bakersfield, musics always amazing anf the staff are super personable, deserves more yhen 5 stars tbh

Great family environment! Fun with all the music and private party rooms!

We were there because my grandson was invited to a birthday party with a wonderful family, and I have to say they've haven't had a better time. Especially away from computers and and cell phones and all that jazz. They just flat had a great time. Plus something that they had that I didn't have when I was young, 10,000 years ago, was they made these special devices that help the child who has no experience skating stay on his feet they were made out of plastic pipe very light but strong and sturdy. And they had wheels on the bottom of course so he just skated around that thing like as if he'd been doing it all his life which has only been 6 years. Had a great time recommended to everybody.

Cheap and fun way to spend a family day. Some of the skates are shot to peices but it was fun. We got to help other kids. Play limbo. Do the shuffle dance. Spent 2 or 3 hours there. Would go again. I haven't bladed since high school lol. It was a blast all the way around

We had a bday party here . The prices were very reasonable the employees were great I was surprised at how delicious the pizza was . The kids and adults had a great time I will definitely do this again

Great music! Interactive staff that were fun and kid friendly. Place was clean and we'll organized.

My granddaughter wanted her 70's & 80's them party here and it was the perfect spot. The kids loved every moment, they had so much fun skating and the hostess for the party was wonderful and did everything to make her party go smoothly.

I went on a nice little picnic and fed the ducks it’s an awesome place to take pictures under the big trees or you could also feed the pigeons and birds and watch their different personalities and feathers as they eat their bread. Overall a nice park but if you want to use the restroom goodluck.

This is a beautiful Park however it needs a lot of cleanup. There are people doing drugs right out in the open. It's more of a homeless people Park, there are people that talk to themselves out loud walking around yelling at the air. I am surprised that the park rangers allow all of this I thought Parks were for kids to come play there are people's clothes laying around in the water along with trash if only it could be kept clean and not have people laying around doing drugs and sleeping all over the place it would be a gorgeous Park

Was a great park. Sat and watched a sunset. Had a wonderful time just walking around and looking at the scenery. Had a little dog just running around having fun.

I love Mill Creek Park. My dogs always enjoy coming here, too. It has an old time appeal with the ducks and the water. The bathroom is not always open, though, and when it is it's a little creepy to use. Bring your own TP.

Nice to walk during the day I wouldn't suggest it at night but it has gotten a little better with the new police center

I like this park so much, one of the places where you can have a peace of mind while watching the ducks in the river.

Great place to walk around and watch the ducks and feed them just stay away from the rest room dirty stinks like pee.

I called to get my spa fixed or hoping and then here we go . I can’t really call him a spa tech cause he was just fumbling around but really didn’t know what he was doing he even shocked himself. He was just lost and at the end of all this said he would get back to me after needing to call manufacturer and blaugh blaugh. 🤦🏽‍♂️ No follow up at all and him knowing I filled the spa for him to fix and that eventually would turn green. It didn’t because I know better but some people don’t or can’t. They were so quick about cashing that check but no follow up. “Can’t follow up if you don’t know what you are doing”. I would never do business with these incompetents. 🚫 steer clear and call someone else.

Great product, sales was easy but maintenance sevice was atrocious. 1 year after we purchased we were buying product for hot tub and were advised to service hot tub. So we made an appointment for service. Day came and it was horrible, tech didn’t finish the cleaning and had to call multiple times to get service finished. Tech was always in a hurry and never completely finished the job, never provided full chemical treatment. Every time we called it was always”call us back”. Now my hot tub is green and foamy. For $269.72 I expect a full complete service. I will never use there service again and not certainly every 3 months as they recommend. 😡😡

We had an excellent experience with poolside. They reorganized our pools withdrawal and replace system and put in a better filter and we now have a beautiful blue pool that was always green before

We went in originally looking for a children pool. We wanted a good in between due to having little ones as well as older ones. Anthony answered any questions We had. He even measured our youngest to try to give us peace that He’d be okay. We walked around thinking about it then start looking at the Spas. Now We had two things to think of. We went home and thought about it some more.... Went back a few days later and decided it was a great decision. The pool benefits the kids and the spa benefits the adults. We made the decision and had the pool same day and spa a few days later. Hussain was a great sales man and also answered any questions. Hussein was friendly, helpful, and didn't push to sale , so I loved that. Anthony and Amanda came to have the spa installed while working in the heat and still did amazing! They worked well and took great care of Us. They got everything set up and explained in detail what needs to be done to have the best experience. Thank you Backyards and Homes. We are 100% satisfied! Our kids are now better swimmers in such little time the adults will have a place to relax and watch them play this summer!

I purchased a hot tub from Hussain after an hour on the phone asking him question after question concerning my hot tubs needs. He was very patient and knowledgeable and I felt no pressure at all to make the purchase, so I rewarded him with a sale of a hot tub sight unseen over the phone. I did spend a lot of time in person with his delivery person Anthony, who really aimed to please. He managed to squeeze the 700lb hot tub through a very tight space, and he did it masterfully without one tiny scratch. He cleaned the tub thoroughly before he filled it with water, and even trimmed some tree branches hanging over the tub that bothered him. Overall first rate service.

Anthony and Patrick went above and beyond delivering and installing our hot tub. They took great care installing and took the time to explain everything and answer any questions I had. Additionally, the showroom experience was exceptional. Hussein was friendly, helpful, and didn't push. I'll be a repeat customer for this family business for sure!

Everything went great! We set out to shop at 3 different stores. They were our first and last. From the friendly greeting in the showroom by Husain to the beautiful bubbles in the back yard by Steve and Oscar. Husain was amazing in our search. He helped us to find what would suit us just fine. He was honest about the delays in special orders due to Covid. Fortunately we were excited about one we found in the showroom. He came out to the house to check the location to make sure it would be ok. Steve and Oscar brought it out to us in the time frame promised. The were friendly and walked us through every step. They installed the cover lifting arm (highly recommend purchasing one) and showed us how to use it. They were able to explain why certain things were happening as the process of starting one up is more than just turning it on. We appreciated that they both had 20+ years experience in doing what they do. Thank you guys!

On the kern county website it was said that there was a 1,400 lb. Trout plant on the 26th. I went out there this morning and the lake was full of people and no one was catching anything. No one was even getting bites. I have fished here in the past and have had great success, but I am starting to get skeptical about how much fish they actually stock in here now. I hope something changes. It really is a nice lake, such a shame.

Beautiful rustic park with giant shady trees and area that can be used for equestrian events. Love the evening sunsets where you can see gigantic flocks of small birds leaving the wetland on the far side of the lake (see close up of plain pic.), nice sunsets, and we had a pair of ducks that would swim over near our bank and fill up on fish. We also were visited by a large flick of pelicans. If you are lucky you may see a pair of otters. The restrooms were clean and had changing booths but no stall doors.

It’s been much better these last few years great place to take the family to do some fishing/ camping or even just enjoy your day out on the lake

This was a great outing for our family. Lots of trees, tables and grills. Trash can at the table and was newly emptied. There weren't too many people out. The bathroom was a disaster though. Will definitely return soon.

Beautiful recreation area consisting of two lakes. When is Lake Webb where skiing and swimming and fishing and the other one is Lake Evans where I was and me and my brother caught several large trout great fishing. They have campsites with full utilities.

Beautiful place. Great for camping, fishing & swimming. Tables & BBQ grills conviently placed throughout the park. There's a fee to get in but it's not too bad. Special memories are made here.

Grate place to have a picnic, but to swim not for me also bathrooms are very dirty no doors on stalls. But nice grassy areas to relax.

I’ve lived here close to 5 years as a renter. I rent the space as well as the home on it. I gave a 3 star rating for a few reasons that are directly related to Storz Management Company and in no way a reflection of the current on site management or the maintenance staff. Christine in the front office is wonderful. I’ve seen 3 managers come and go and she has been the best by far. This place was essentially dumped in her lap suddenly and she has risen to the challenge. Our maintenance staff TJ is very friendly and kind every time I interact with him. He’s generally on top of getting things done when he doesn’t face delays handed down by corporate. This place has improved in a few ways over the last 2 years but it’s also gone down in ways. Corporate never fails to increase rent to the highest extent they can but the amenities become less or we are limited in their use. I started off paying around $1300 and am now at over $1600 for a mobile home. It’s outrageous but I can’t afford to save up and leave. Despite renting the home, they refuse to cover pest control service anymore when it was always covered for the first few years of tenancy. I have major red and black any problems every spring/summer and it’s a battle with corporate every single time I need to get anything done. They don’t do the yard care anymore either and haven’t for a long time but it was included as well when I moved in. We only recently got security gates installed after years of begging due to insane levels of crime inside the park, nonstop homeless trespassing, and the park not ever being safe and secure. There has been a big decrease in that activity since the gates have been functional thankfully. We also had our brick walls along the canal raised an additional couple bricks which helped a lot to deter wall jumpers. I know our manager fought hard for this to be done so big thanks to her. But of course corporate couldn’t miss an opportunity to tax us harder by charging a whopping $65 for a gate clicker so many of us are left having to spend additional time getting in with the manual gate codes because we can’t afford clickers. Getting repairs done takes a long time because everything has to be approved by them up north and they drag their feet. Living somewhere run by a corporate office shows you that you are of no value as a person or tenant but they sure do love your money. Christine truly means well but I know she is drastically limited by her bosses. She is always very kind and pleasant. She does her absolute best to address any issues that arise. She holds monthly social gatherings in the clubhouse to promote an environment of neighborly friendliness and community as well as neighborhood watch meetings. There’s always snack and drinks too so that’s a plus lol. Overall this place isn’t too bad and I do love my little home but if I had the opportunity, I’d probably relocate because it’s very overpriced and only going up higher each year. Oh and the pool opens too late and closes too early each year. It’s Bakersfield and its HOTTTT so we need it open longer. That part sucks as well as the few dummies in here that can’t follow rules and get it shut down. Don’t be one of those guys. Thanks 😁 no place is perfect and this is home for now so I make the best of it and am grateful to have a place to call home when others aren’t as fortunate.

Edit: Moved from one star to 4 stars. Management abruptly switched hands a few months ago, and we have had no issues at all since then. The new manager is nice and respectful, the threats have evaporated, and all around, the park is a lot more homey feeling now. People aren't afraid to get a notice/violation warning about their yard if they go on vacation anymore. We put a fence up around our yard and got some Ring cameras, so we haven't had any unwanted visitors in our yard for a good while, either. There are still people in the canal daily, but the new management fixes the fences when they can, and the cops are keeping them from camping out at the ends of the canal anymore. Original: Don't move here. Yeah, it's quiet, until your yard and house get broken into multiple times, and vagrants roam through the canal, cutting through people's yards and stealing things. The manager treats tenants like children, and "removes" "privileges" that we ALL pay for at her own whim. She can't even follow her own rules, and we're all sick of it. Don't be surprised if there's a change in management coming, yet again.

Stayed for 2 years. With Storz mgmt Co., rent increases the max each year and they don't keep their promises. Frequent front office changes and crime is rampant!although they promised to add security in 2016,most neighbors are good people who can't afford anything else.

It was great prices n had what I liked..the Gelato...n the service was fantastic.. also got hook up with the some dabs..n extra trees 💯🤑🤑

nobody cleans up after their dogs when they let him run around and use the bathroom everywhere and there's drug activity here but as long as you stay to yourself you'll be okay it's okay to live here. Three stars out of five .......

Very clean mobile home park.

Storz Management will raise rent whenever possible and has little to no interest in infrastructure improvement for the park. That being said this is to no fault of the good groundskeepers or the nice in person management at the park itself.

This place is absolutely amazing and unlike any other venue in Bakersfield. It’s small, comfortable, and extremely clean!! I saw Strange Days who paid tribute to The Doors. As a person who is extremely fond of Jim Morrison’s work, poetry, and radical ideas; I was very impressed with the performance!! Rock on!!

The best tribute band concert experience ever. Good lighting wideos. Last night I had the pleasure of seeing Noise Pollution. The best tribute band of AC/DC experience. Everything was AC/DC. I would go there to see them again. A great place for the best tribute band to see. Thank you Bakersfield Music Museum for this great experience.

The tickets are cheap, the beers are cheap, and the bands are absolutely amazing. I go at least once a month

We attended a wedding reception for my son Michael and Mayra wedding night. Outstanding facility for wedding reception. The decor is wonderful, friendly staff, beautiful building, modern clean restrooms, nice bar area, very good dinner. We had over a hundred guests, zero complaints. This place can be highly recommended for a wedding reception. Hats off to the management who I saw working behind the scenes to make everything flow smoothly, outstanding job!

Amazing team members while the company party they hosted was going on. The bar and drinks were immaculate. The way the hall was decorated with all the artists, bands, and singers was astounding. Great place for company parties and tours. I highly suggest this place.

Outstanding Venue! First time there but won't be the last. If you love music, come check it out. It's an intimate venue that is beautifully decorated and very clean.

This venue is an absolutely incredible place to hold special events!

What a fantastic day our little ones had at the Lori Brock Discovery Center at the Kern County Museum! We chose this incredible spot to celebrate our son’s second birthday, and it was a perfect choice. There was so much for the kids to explore, learn, and enjoy from hands on exhibits to imaginative play areas. We highly recommend booking your child’s next birthday party here it’s a memorable experience for all ages!

As always, the kids had great fun! So much there to inspire the imagination. We visit several times a year.

I brought the 3-year-old I'm babysitting to the Lori Brock Discovery Center to play, and we had a great time! He absolutely loved it! There are half a dozen different pretend play areas: hospital with ambulance, construction with blocks, grocery store with groceries, kitchen with pots, pans, dishes, etc, police station, fire station, and a farm. There's also dress up clothes, a Lego table, and an outdoor play area. Perfect for little ones who love pretend play! 😊

I can't tell you enough.Thank you for saving these buildings and preserving our memories of Bakersfield. We had a blast

The Lori Brock Children's Discovery center is hands down AMAZING. My 3yo enjoys himself every time we go. It never gets old. Very clean. Friendly staff. So many things to do! So much room for IMAGINATION!

The kids always have lots of fun here. So much pretend play activities set up and fun murals on the wall to go along with each section. There is also an arts and craft area that is fun.

Very great place. Help build curiosity and socializing. Highly recommend.

I came across this on google maps and have been meaning to check it out. It’s really a wonderful place, with a lot of foliage growth. I had no idea this was in the middle of our city. I only went about a third of the way in, but I can’t wait to bring the dogs and come back in the spring as well.

FORAGERS: there's an ABUNDANCE of elderberry bushes. You'll also find some brambles, wild rosehips, Gooding's willow, and inedible gourds. Cool place to go for a walk at. Be careful though, the ranchers who live in the area think everyone is sus. They kept a close eye on me. Not just when I was near my car but on the trails too. They had someone drive by every so often, just watching... They won't acknowledge your existence though, they're just paranoid. Kinda funny since they put so much effort into it being a nature preserve for people to hike at but whenever someone's there, they make it unbearably uncomfortably with their dead eyes carefully watching your every movement. DO NOT GO ALONE unless you're ready to keep yourself alive. I don't trust them. I'm a white male and my gut was telling me that they're not worthy of trust. If you're someone who identifies as a woman or if you're a more obvious member of LGBTQIA+ , please bring something to keep yourself alive. Bakersfield is super conservative / misogynistic. Them cowboys think they're hotshots that can do whatever they want because they got a tail between their cowardly legs

A great place to make you feel like you're out of the city. They do a good job of keeping the trails maintained. I can't wait to see what it looks like when all of their young plantings mature.

It's a great please to loose the leash and explore. I like the benches properly put every quarter mile or so, very clean.

Such a beautiful walking trail and natural preserve. Perfect for dates and just enjoying the day.

A family-friendly hidden gem. Clean trails, lots of diverse native plants and animals. Very peaceful and quiet place to teach kids about nature. Many tall trees for shade, with a lot more that have been planted. Informative signs along the trails. Bathroom was clean. Bakersfield Cactus in bloom was very pretty. Stands of Elder, Yarrow, Cottonwood, and Sycamore. Definitely a special place.

I have found that this is a good location to take my dogs out and get some exercise myself with a little jog and being able to be at one with nature the only downside I have found that there is not much shade and getting to the water to cool off seems to be kind of difficult as well

Kat Clowes and her team are amazing. They break down the college admissions and application process into a structured and manageable timeline, with tasks that are achievable even while these kids manage school, work, and extracurriculars. Kat also teaches these high schoolers to do a deep dive when deciding on a school, with the goal of finding the exact right fit for that student. March Consulting positioned my daughter well to submit compelling applications, not only to a college admissions office, but also for scholarships. We are so happy to have worked with her, and have signed up my son as he begins his college search.

Very professional at all levels, sincere interest in our children, organized. Great experience for both of our kids

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