One way many beat the heat each year is the water parks. But the parks do no good when it's finally time to head home.

The City of Bakersfield has ten spray parks scattered around town– and all are free. Vento recommends those wanting to enjoy the sun without getting overheated to bring a cooler, a towel, and ...

We are at a critical time in Kern County’s trajectory in addressing quality of life issues that ... Operational funding inequities persist in Kern County parks. By EDDY LAINE; Nov 4, 2023 ...

California officials have joined a legal effort to restore water to the Kern River after an abrupt shutoff of water dried up the river and killed thousands of fish in Bakersfield.

Harker Heights’ smallest, oldest, and mostly forgotten park, Kern Park, had a little life breathed back into it Saturday as the site played host to the city’s annual Parks Bash.

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