The Park At River Walk

I really like this little park. It’s a nice walk for my older dog. She can make a couple rounds around the pond and get her sniffing on. Most of the dogs are on leash, which is good. Although sometimes in the early morning, people ignore the posted leash signs. sigh. there is always those who think nothing applies to them and ruin it for others.
There are plenty of tables for people to picnic at. Sadly the water level is so low now, just from the past year and half that I have been out here.
There are lights in the park, which is a nice change for evening walks. The only con, for me, is that it is on the other side of town, so it is not convenient for me to go to regularly.
But it is a great place for a party or BBQ.

I agree, the best park in town is the Park at River Walk. If only the air in Bakersfield was clean, we would be walking along the paths here everyday (except the hot Summer months).
Great place to take the family! Only negative as others have mentioned, I would not recommend swimming in the water here. Does not appear to be very sanitary at all. Stay safe and have fun at the Park at Riverwalk!

This is our dog’s favorite place to walk. We took our Honey out yesterday for an afternoon stroll. We noticed that they were letting more water into the upper pond by the Bright House Pavilion although my husband suggested it was mostly runoff from the rain we had. She loves to wade in the water and dip her head a lot but only if the water is not too deep. They were cleaning the stream as it has become somewhat silted. Hopefully that will be done soon. The lower lake was still low. There were actually some mud hens in both lakes however only two ducks in the Bright House lake. They were sunning themselves on a rock so I got a very nice picture. But the turtles were missing from the lower lake.

My favorite park my girls and I love going on the bike trail and having picnics by the playground.

I love this park. I take my son here often, especially in fall/​winter/​spring. The 2 lakes get stocked with trout, in late November. All you need is your CA fishing license, no private fees! Also this park connects to Baseball fields, what looks like a future 3^rd lake, and further up Truxtun lake. which also can be fished.
The park has a trail that goes all the way to lake Ming so if your in for a nice bike ride go for it!
Bathrooms are what are to be expected at a public park.
Also has an amphitheater, that recently had Trace Adkins perform. The Amphitheater is pretty cool, stage is surrounded by water.
Overall, best park in Bakersfield.

This park is one of the best parks I’ve ever been to. there are a list of good things about this park.
1.this park is near target, subway, McDonald’s, great clips, and yogurtland.
2. It is near to houses and a big space.
3.Almost everything is awesome in there… this the best!

Love this park! This park is beautiful! My family and I come occasionally for a walk in the actual park or sometimes on the trails and there’s always a variety of birds that you encounter. It’s a really nice place for gatherings/​BBQ/​or just to have a picnic. People on the trails are very polite and you have a few options on which path you wanna take on the trail. You also see people fishing in the lake, but I’m not sure what they stock the lake with. What I like is, you don’t have to reserve the gazebos. You can reserve it to be sure it’s your reservation or it’s pretty much a first come first serve basis.

Great park to enjoy for so many reasons. There are always events going on there, nice views, great play area for children. Nice walk paths.

Large park! Lots of grass, small stream runs through to a pond. Benches throughout. Tables & BBQ grills! Lots of trees! Playground for kids of all ages. Sand. Bathrooms.

My dogs favorite park. It’s has nice walkways, hills, a couple of lakes and a stream. Unfortunately with the drought the stream is gone and possibly the lakes may turn to ponds. The grass has also become a bit dry due to the water restrictions. But it’s still a well maintained family park and my dog and I still love visiting it. I believe the park deserves 5 stars when the grass is all green and the lakes and stream are full.

This is a nice park in Bake town. Plenty of paths to walk on, or bike on, take your pick. It’s relatively clean, and lots of picnic tables + BBQ pits. It’s right next to BrightHouse Amphitheater and close to stores, etc. The location is perfect for Bakersfield residents, and this is where you come to see fireworks during 4^th of July, too!
The only thing I find really strange is that people would use the large pond/​lake in the the middle of the park — to swim in!!! Uhhh… is that sanitary?!!

River walk is one of the newest if not the newest park in Bakersfield.
Right along the right side of Stockdale Highway just passed Coffee Rd, it’s in a prime location. Close to the shops and restaurants at Riverwalk.
There is something to do here for everyone. Plenty of walking paths for if you want to take a leisurely stroll, perfect place to have a picnic on the grass, great spot for a birthday party or an outside baby shower. Lots of picnic tables and benches. Bbqs and covered areas as well.
This is a giant park. Plenty of space. I love it here. The bike trail runs right along the back side of the park too. Perfect spot to park your car and hop on the bike trail.
There’s a small body of water not sure if it’s a pond or a lake or what but it’s pretty dirty looking. People feed the ducks and that’s why it’s gotten pretty nasty. I wouldn’t swim here –a few years back a child died of drowning in the lake. So swim at your own risk. People fish in it as well.
This place is great to take the kids to burn off some steam, perfect place to exercise and a beautiful place to host a family event.
The Park at Riverwalk, 5 stars.

Impressed! Haven’t been to Bakersfield in a while and this park is super nice. Lots of people here. Just giving 4 stars because the rest rooms were absolutely disgusting

The park is beautiful and a great place to exercise, relax or hang out with friends. We saw people fishing at the pond, but the water is dirty. They would catch and then release the fish. We took a jog around the park.

I love this park! Very beautiful and always full of excitement. Every time I go there I’m always surrounded by active energy. Best park in Bakersfield!!!

What a cool open place! My second time here and both with my grandson. We waited quietly along the lakeside until a couple of ducks waddled within a few feet of us out of the water and just hung out. It started raining a little harder so we went back to the car. We will be back!

A wonderful walking trail, great place to walk, jig, run, or bike. Connect with nature. Roadrunners are everywhere. Love the water flowing through although it is drying out lately; it’s still nice.

Okay, so maybe the water is a bit gross. I wouldn’t fish in there or let my dog in it, but the park is gorgeous and a great place to walk my dog or hang out. Or make out. ;)
The ampitheatre is nice and there’s plenty of room to find a shady spot and chill.
Probably my favourite park in Bakersfield.

Bakersfield has a number of small parks along rivers. This one had a number of nice qualities.
— Always has water unlike the adjacent Kern River.
— Runs along the Kern River Parkway bike trail. The impressive bike trail was in great condition.
— Conveniently located next to a big shopping center.
— Has the good looking Bright House amphitheater
— Has a fishing pond. I assume there are fish in the water because of the number of people with lines in the water, but I didn’t see anyone pull out a fish.
This park is a definite asset to Bakersfield.

This park has defined my time in Bakersfield– sunny afternoons spent perched under a tree, next to the lake, captivated by a novel.
There isn’t much to do in Bakersfield, but this is my go to place. Here, I clear my head, reflect on life, run away to lands depicted in novels, share picnics with friends, run the trails, people watch. Here, I am in a perfect world where people remember the better things in life– family, physical activity, sunshine, and TRUE joy. It makes me happy to see kids running around, dads teaching their sons how to fish, dogs walking happily alongside their owners. It makes me happy to enjoy conversation with a friend while sitting on a picnic blanket. It makes me happy to simply be outside and feel the sun touch my skin.
This park has green grass, trees aplenty, and a fantastic lake. This park has laughing children, dogs of all varieties, and people of all ages. It is a beauty that I DEMAND everyone in Bakersfield to partake in!