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Parks, gardens, and outdoor admissions. 3 sources, linked on each listing.
Bakersfield · Hart Memorial Park / Kern River County Park · Hart Park, Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Parks & Outdoors
Travel Lens roundup of free things to do in Bakersfield features Hart Memorial Park, part of Kern River County Park. County parks page lists hours 5:00am�10:00pm and fishing (state license required) but does not post a day-use fee.
When: County hours listed 5:00am�10:00pm
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Bakersfield · Hart Memorial Park / Kern River County Park · Hart Park, Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Parks & Outdoors
Travel Lens roundup of free things to do in Bakersfield features Hart Memorial Park, part of Kern River County Park. County parks page lists hours 5:00am�10:00pm and fishing (state license required) but does not post a day-use fee.
When: County hours listed 5:00am�10:00pm
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Bakersfield · Hart Memorial Park / Kern River County Park · Hart Park, Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Parks & Outdoors
Travel Lens roundup of free things to do in Bakersfield features Hart Memorial Park, part of Kern River County Park. County parks page lists hours 5:00am�10:00pm and fishing (state license required) but does not post a day-use fee.
When: County hours listed 5:00am�10:00pm
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Bakersfield · Hart Memorial Park / Kern River County Park · Hart Park, Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Parks & Outdoors
Travel Lens roundup of free things to do in Bakersfield features Hart Memorial Park, part of Kern River County Park. County parks page lists hours 5:00am�10:00pm and fishing (state license required) but does not post a day-use fee.
When: County hours listed 5:00am�10:00pm
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Bakersfield · Hart Memorial Park / Kern River County Park · Hart Park, Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Parks & Outdoors
Travel Lens roundup of free things to do in Bakersfield features Hart Memorial Park, part of Kern River County Park. County parks page lists hours 5:00am�10:00pm and fishing (state license required) but does not post a day-use fee.
When: County hours listed 5:00am�10:00pm
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Bakersfield · Hart Memorial Park / Kern River County Park · Hart Park, Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Parks & Outdoors
Travel Lens roundup of free things to do in Bakersfield features Hart Memorial Park, part of Kern River County Park. County parks page lists hours 5:00am�10:00pm and fishing (state license required) but does not post a day-use fee.
When: County hours listed 5:00am�10:00pm
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Bakersfield · Hart Memorial Park / Kern River County Park · Hart Park, Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Parks & Outdoors
Travel Lens roundup of free things to do in Bakersfield features Hart Memorial Park, part of Kern River County Park. County parks page lists hours 5:00am�10:00pm and fishing (state license required) but does not post a day-use fee.
When: County hours listed 5:00am�10:00pm
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Bakersfield · City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks · 1600 Truxtun Ave, 3rd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 · Parks & Outdoors
Recreation & Parks oversees 59 parks along with the Kern River Parkway and Centennial Plaza throughout Bakersfield for persons of all ages and abilities.
When: See individual park hours
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Bakersfield · Downtown Arts District · Downtown Bakersfield arts district · Parks & Outdoors
Travel Lens includes roaming the Downtown Arts District to see public art in its list of free things to do in Bakersfield.
When: Outdoor public art, anytime it is accessible
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Bakersfield · Fruitvale-Norris Park · 6221 Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Parks & Outdoors
17.6-acre North Bakersfield park with four baseball diamonds, multi-purpose field, restrooms, recreation building, play area, picnic shelters, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts.
When: City park hours
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Bakersfield · City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks · 2900 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA · Parks & Outdoors
City of Bakersfield lists Jastro Park (2900 Truxtun Avenue) among city parks with spray-park amenities. Free public park access via official Parks / Facilities listings.
When: Park open daily; spray park seasonal per city announcements
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Bakersfield · City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks · 801 Bernard St, Bakersfield, CA 93305 · Parks & Outdoors
City of Bakersfield lists Jefferson Park (801 Bernard Street) among city parks/facilities with a spray park. Official parks directory: bakersfieldcity.us recreation Parks jefferson. Free public park access.
When: Park open daily; spray park seasonal (city announces hours)
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Bakersfield · Kern River County Park · Alfred Harrell Highway area, about 8�10 miles northeast of Bakersfield · Parks & Outdoors
Travel Lens opens its free-things guide by pointing to Kern River County Park's 1,012 acres, including smaller parks and outdoor offerings, as free attractions. County site describes the complex but a day-use charge is not posted on the facility page.
When: Park complex open daily; Hart Park hours posted 5am�10pm
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Bakersfield · Kern River Parkway Trail · 121 Manor St area, Bakersfield, CA 93308 · Parks & Outdoors
30-mile paved path along the Kern River through riparian habitat. Easy access via several free parking lots and roadway links. Passes city parks, Panorama Vista Preserve, disc golf, and CSUB connector.
When: Daylight trail use; free parking lots along the way
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Bakersfield · Lake Ming / Kern River County Park · Lake Ming Road off Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA · Parks & Outdoors
Travel Lens: Lake Ming is open all year with no additional fees for fishing, though it is occasionally closed for boat races on weekends. A state fishing license is still required per the county parks description of the lakes.
When: Open year-round; occasional weekend closures for boat races
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