Due to a accident it's been 18 months since I played a round of golf out at Buena Vista Golf…read moreCourse. My 21 mile out was met by a few banks of heavy fog and lots of workers headed west towards Taft and the oil fields. It was cool and crisp at 8:00 am when we checked in, $40 for 18 is still a deal. The pro shop didn't really have much merchandise at all which concerned me. The gentleman who checked us in was pleasant. We putted for about 10 minutes before we were up at 8:30. I noticed the driving range, it looked terrible. There were few early strong willed groups out in front of us. This course is classic with the all the different elevations and different terrains. The greens are in good shape, large and tricky, they challenge your game, most all break towards Taft that hasn't changed. The tee boxes weren't too bad, sand traps were all in poor condition, fairways were the same, shaggy and tough with many gopher and squirrels holes. Numerous trees on the course were in need of attention broken and down limbs some require removal. Cart paths are also in need of repairs. This beautiful course is in rough condition. I heard rumors that were mainly because of high water rates that have escalated to the breaking point for management. This used to be a Kern County gem, a fine place to play a round of golf or hold a tournament. Snack bar was always busy great lunches. Why can't the County or the City of Taft partner together drill a well or help with the serious problem out here? We (County) spend money for many causes and fund numerous questionable programs let's save a this classic venue before its too late. Our round of golf today was sad because of the conditions, but always enjoyable due the fantastic views of surrounding mountains and extensive farm lands definitely post card worthy

Trash course... fairways are complete non playable... greens are ok. The carts are always dirty and…read morehave ripped upholstery... they should charge a $15 flat fee to play 18 holes. Definitely not worth it and I won't be recommending this to friends or family. Yes other courses are a little bit more , but you get what you pay for.

No Bogeys is a nice local golf store that has popped up. They specialize in building you customized…read moreclubs and offer a ton of variety for the custom clubs, including Japanese brands. They perform club regrips which is what we needed for my husband's hand me down set. There was a few different options to choose from for the regrip and it was done in about a day or two, super quick. The clubs turned out great. I believe they sell a little bit of other gear too. There was an artificial grass putting area in the storefront part as well. Another big service they offer is virtual golfing. You can come in and there are 2 rooms set up that can be private. There is a projector screen and the program allows you to choose specific golf courses to play, change weather factors like wind speed, and I think time of day even? It was awesome. I believe you can also use it for driving range practice virtually. This is great for a hot day in summer, a more affordable option than a club, or to practice a specific course before going in person. They offer memberships for this virtual service as well. We were super impressed with the level of customer service as first time customers and have returned a few times since. I think it was great seeing the regulars come in and be acknowledged on a first name basis too. As golf beginners, we really appreciate this store being in Bakersfield. Pay it a visit and see for yourself!

No bogeys has truly opened its doors to our friends and family, making everyone feel welcome from…read morethe moment we walk in. Thank you Justin & Joe for always taking the time to help us play better golf, for the advice, the patience, and the constant support. It means more than you know. We appreciate you and everything you do for our community. Keep up the great work!

Coming up from Los Angeles on a day trip, we came up here with very little expectations of…read moreBakersfield disc golf. We just wanted to play a new course that was challenging...well, we got what we were asking for. The thing that brought us in was the length of the course...lots of par 4s that stretched 500-600ft. As the name suggests, it's very flat and if you don't throw very far, you may want to kill yourself. As a course it's not that difficult. There's some technical shots to be made, but at the end of the day if you can stay low, controlled, and fly far, you'll do alright. The trickiest parts of the course are placed around the creek that runs through the course. I almost lost a disc on hole one cause I ran my upshot too far. You'll encounter the Kern River on later holes and it gives you some of the best views in the park. While we came on a cold winter day, the park felt like a picturesque fall day with brown leaves all over the place and barren trees. This course is definitely worth a road trip if you wanna experience something a little different and challenging.

Suicide Flats DGC is located in Hart Memorial Park on the extreme northeastern section of…read moreBakersfield. It is one of two courses located in the park (the other course being Shark Tooth Mountain). Suicide Flats is an 18 hole course laid out on mostly flat grassy land dotted with big and small trees that form variable obstacles. The course also does include some holes with water hazards. It's an extremely long course booking in between 7,000 and 8,000 feet with a few par 4 holes and the rest being par 3. Made it out on an early Sunday morning around 7 AM. With only one group in front of us (I had my old man along from the round), it was relatively quiet and laid back. The main downside to this early morning round was the extremely wet grass. According to some locals we talked to after the round, it's wet in the morning all year long...leaving me to believe that getting a dry round in only happens mid afternoon or during the hot months. But who wants to play here when it's 90 plus degrees? Navigating the course was a bit tough as I forgot to print out a map (used my phone to bring up a picture of the map) and some tee signs were missing. Tee pads were all concrete and with the wet grass made for slippery drives. Here's a few other things I noticed during my round : - If you have a good roller throw, it can come in handy here on some of the longer and more wooded holes. Although on mornings with the grass being so wet, I'm not sure rollers are that good of an option. - I was beyond done by the end of the round, being how the course is extremely long. If you decide to tackle both Suicide Flats and Shark Tooth Mountain in one day, be ready for a workout. Especially since I hear Shark Tooth is more a hike than a stroll in the park. There is camping nearby, so I would suggest maybe playing one course a day or at the very least spread out your rounds throughout the day. - For some odd reason, there are a lot of Farrel cats and peacocks wondering around in this park. - Water hazard holes could lead you to lose discs. Water on some (in particular Hole 6) are quite deep and murky. Lost a yellow blizzard Katana that was floating on the surface not too far from land...did not chance getting anywhere near the water since it looked scummy. In all, Suicide Flats is a challenging course that will force you to step up your drives and power out your throws to meet the demand of the distances on many holes. I will admit that this course wasn't too exciting to play. Very little as far as variance of elevation and layout of the course. If I didn't have my dad with me, I would have tackled Shark Tooth Mtn but for what it is, Suicide Flats is worthy of at least one round of play.

Lindsay is always super friendly and helpful. We get some good batting practice in. They even offer…read morean hourly cage rental so you can get some team practice time in. Always enjoy coming here to get some cage time in. Thanks for opening up for fall ball! They make it super easy to buy quarters as well. Also, if there is a cage not working properly, they always fix it super quick! Thanks for the great service guys!

we love coming to this batting cage. The outdoor field is what does it for me? I do not want to be…read morein a batting cage indoors. I wanted to feel like an actual stadium. We will be going back very frequently this season. Thank you guys for being awesome.

Used to play here occasionally before it was shut down not a bad layout, but you always saw…read moresomething interesting like random dogs or maybe a stolen car with missing wheels in the middle of the fairway

The courts are cool for a free park and they are lit at night. I have not noticed them being very…read morebusy. there is a little playground next to it so if you have kids that may keep them busy while you play. The whole park in general is nice with open spaces, a very nice and new playground, bbqs, and ducks and geese. There is a lot of shade but open sunny areas too.

This was my first time coming to this park and it was actually really nice. We usually go to Silver…read moreCreek to play tennis and it gets busy sometimes. We were the only people playing tennis this day and there was plenty of shade. The court was clean and painted well. I did notice there were a few cracks in the court, but they didn't bother cause they're not major. A plus is having the lake in viewing distance because the ducks are entertaining. If your hitting the balls like the hulk they might go over to the lake side. I doubt this will happen, but hey some people hit the ball like the hulk.

Went to the SlideFest today with the family to attend a birthday party/celebration. I am actually…read morebeing generous with my 3-star rating since this is the first time the organizers held this event in town. So I am giving them some leniency because I know there's always going to be kinks to work out when an event is open for the first time. Very first issue here that I see needs to be addressed is security. There's no security on site. Anyone can walk out of this place with your child. But I guess that's why you sign a waiver when you walk in. So be careful and keep an eye out for your kiddos. Everyone who enters (sliders and non-sliders) need to sign the waiver. And since I mentioned the waiver, it would be nice to have an option to print and sign the waiver at home. Especially if you are purchasing tickets online to make your entry quick and avoid standing in line for a long time. I do like it that they only charge for sliders. It's $12 per slider and children under 2 and non-sliders can come in for free. You may pick any spot in the soccer field. Bring your own shade.. a pop-up canopy, tent or umbrella works great! Bring stakes to secure your shade... it can get windy... saw a few umbrellas/pop ups fold and/or get blown away today. Don't forget your lawn chairs and/or blankets as well. Bring lots of water especially when it's really hot. They allow outside food and drinks so bring your own. Food and drinks available on site but are on the pricey side. No glassware, alcohol or grills allowed. And oh, be ready to pay $6 for parking. The soccer park charges for parking. It's not waived for this event. That's something the slidefest ads & website failed to mention. Our kids didn't want to slide. They were expecting it was going to be too hot and water will be gross to be in. And they were absolutely right! As much as they want to try to run into the sprinklers they have around to cool off, they wouldn't want to go down those slides and end up in a pool of mucky, dirty, black water! There must be a way to keep those waters clean. I understand it can get muddy and dirty from wet feet walking around the grass and dirt but they must find a way to pump water out and change it every so often to keep it clean. I think it's great to have something different to do in town with the kiddos. But there are some things that needs to be improved. The dirty waters can be a potential health issue.

While visiting Bakersfield, we grabbed a quick bite and headed to the park to enjoy the beautiful…read moreweather. The park was well-maintained, and it was nice to see others relaxing and enjoying the fresh air. Kids were playing, adding to the perfect park atmosphere. The ample trash cans helped keep the area clean. The highlight was watching the kids play tag and make memories.

If safety is a concern, this is not the place for you and your children. The staff over look rowdy…read morebehaviors, turn a blind eye and prefer not to get involved. Mothers and children use the most foul language and life guards walk on by as they ignore stares from other parents to intervene. My 9 y/o was punched in the face by two bullies and not one of the four life guards standing at opposite ends of the pool saw a thing. The manager, Sarah Swanlund allowed the perpetrators to continue swimming while my son sat crying on the bench. After speaking to the boys who claimed no fault of their own and in fact blamed my much smaller, younger son of assaulting them, didn't bother asking my son for his side of the story. My son complained to me of difficulties moving his jaw and headache. I ended up taking my son to urgent care and filing a complaint with law enforcement. Mary Swanlund did nothing to protect my child and when asked to do the very least by escorting the kids off the premises, she decided to smirk and smile condescendingly, blinking her eyes without saying a word. As we were leaving, I did see the two boys laughing at my son still crying and talking about how annoyed they were that my son wanted to play with them.