We spent many days at this park when my kids were young. My Moms group used to meet here so the…read morekids could play. Happy memories, all those kids are now grown and moved on to start their lives. This park was named after the founder of Tehachapi. It has the prettiest, tallest shade trees around. It has over 5 acres of grass, there is picnic tables, BBQ's, restrooms and a gazebo in the center of the park. You can rent the gazebo for $75.00 and a security deposit of $75.00. I have been to many parties in the park and the gazebo is really nice to set the food and gifts in. I personally know a couple people who were married in it. You can even rent out the full park for an event for $500 a day with a $1500 deposit. The playground is newly renovated and you always see happy kids running around. I have been here on multiple occasions and have seen kids in the late teens and young adults hanging out near the restrooms. They are definitely up to no good, We have seen small kids at the park themselves, I don't recommend that. This may be a small town but there is a drug problem and some of the people like to hang out here. So as long as the kids are supervised this is a nice place to spend some time. Many events are held here, Tehachapi Mountain festival, Tehachapi Old-timers Reunion, music in the park and also movies in the park. You can check with the Tehachapi Parks and Recreation for more information.

Maybe it's the weather, maybe it's the community - but Tehachapi holds a special place in my heart…read more It's also where my boyfriend works and occasionally I get to visit him. This park is not too far from his campus and is a great spot to stretch the legs and wander around. I love the tree carvings and lush old-growth landscaping. This is a great park to escape the heat and bring the kids to run around!

I can't believe it's been five years since my last review of Meadowbrook Park! I love walking here,…read moreespecially when it is nice and cool. While you're walking the trail you will see plenty of wildlife. It's getting warmer so the snakes will be coming out, so always keep an eye out. There are two dog parks here, I don't frequent them very often. I prefer just to take the dog for a walk. Movies in the park is starting soon. Always fun when you have small kids. The bathrooms are usually clean. Great playground for the kids. There is a pavilion with picnic tables. Nice place to chill with family and friends. 6/2/25

Newly renovated and reopened in October of 2016, Meadowbrook Park is a great eight-acre park that…read morealso has a trailhead to the city's bike path. There are all the typical awesome things you'd find in a park including kids playgrounds and swings. All of these are new and of a quality structure. But what really stands out are the cool extra features like filtered water bottle fillers, exercise equipment, and a Bike Pump Track. If you don't know what a Pump Track is it's a place to practice your mountain biking skills. Oh Tehachapi, you really know your audience! Looking at this park you can tell there was a lot of thought and consideration that went into renovating it. It's the little things that count in life and in parks too!

Steve Karoly was very friendly, informative and nice! Quaint…read moretown with friendly people.

When passing through Tehachapi Railroad Park is just east of the Railroad Museum and kohnen's…read morebakery. It's so shady , the lawn is so much. It's just a great place to stop and have that sandwich or soft pretzel or apple turnover or whatever you got at the bakery. I love it

Softball season is back! Time to cheer on my bestie. We always enjoy spending time in the evening,…read moreIt was beautiful tonight. 7/2/25

West Park is Tehachapi's main sports park…read more Taking up over 13 acres, this park is planted smack dab in the middle of a residential area. I was a little surprised as I was coming across this park. What exactly was I doing here? Pokemon hunting, of course! (Don't judge!) It was quiet on week day morning. A few kids were playing a game of softball. The residential area is nice and calm. But I imagine it jumps off if there's a Little League game. West Park is well shaded with mature trees. It also houses a skate park and newly redone activity center. Kudos to Tehachapi Parks & Recs for another well-done park!

Another amazing night spent at Mountain Park. Took about 9 kids for my sons party. Awesome place…read morefor the kids to play and explore. Roasting hot dogs and eating s'mores, what more could you want on a beautiful Tehachapi night? Highly recommend if you have never been here.

If you're looking for a park in the middle of nowhere, but still just outside town, where you can…read morecamp or visit on a day trip, this is your place. Granted you have to be in Tehachapi, or know where Tehachapi is, or be wanderIng around southeastern California, or have a sweet GPS. Given all the above transpiring, if you find yourself in the lucky position of needing to do a summer XC run with your sophomore weak-of-heart running daughter, just don't tell her about the steep uphill. You do get to run back down afterward anyway. Should you be able to trick your kids into the run or perhaps a hike, magnificent views await at the overlooks partway and all the way up. We're talking Twitter-background-wallpaper-quality shots (not that I would know). Should I wind up randomly or intentionally in T-town, I'll take another hike, provided I can talk the daughter into it ("no honey this isn't the one you remember, it's an easy hike":).

This is a very good place to get up close and personal with many types of animals, both domestic…read morefarm animals and some exotic ones too. There are Bison, camels, zebra, and reindeer! There is a petting zoo, pony rides, pinic area and a play area for the kids. This is a very good place for the whole family to enjoy on the weekend. The Center is open to the public March thru Oct every Sat from 10 am to 4 pm. Highly recommended.

FYI: I just called 9/5/19 and was told they are renovating and closed until April 2020. They will…read morebe open on Saturdays from 10:00 until 4:00 or 4:30 (yikes I can't remember). Looking forward to going when they re-open!!!

Passing through and checked out the dog park. It's nice. Has bathrooms, playground, frisbee golf…read more Could see a sunshade and table inside the dog park for in the future.

Four parks in one! Today we discovered an older park tucked behind left field with tire obstacles,…read moretwo fire hydrants, rocks, trees and benches. It's a lot roomier than the other fenced areas by the parking lot. We were having some problems with a stranger's dog in the "newer" park so we decided to walk our guys... low and behold this excellent discovery. It's a bit run down, could use some attention to the "lawn" but it's a great alternative if you have big dogs that need space to run. There's a section for small dogs, too.

Woke up one morning and decided I needed some time to journal and enjoy the outdoors. I brought a…read morechair and sat by the lake for four hours. It was chilly but so beautiful. It was just me and a couple people fishing on the other side of the lake. I was basically by myself and it was heaven. It is $5.00 for a car to get in, no exceptions. When you drive up you will see the tree art, so cool. The sandy area by the lake was clean, no trash. Spots where you park have a picnic bench, perfect place to sit for a nice lunch or dinner. The website states there is no swimming, or activity involving bodily contact with the water. Brite Valley aquatic provides the greater Tehachapi area with domestic and agriculture water supplies. There is a pavilion that can be rented out for parties. $75 a day and $75 cleaning deposit. That includes entry fee for up to 25 vehicles. You will need to book 2 weeks in advance, call the TVRPD district office at 661-822-3228 Great place to have a kids party, playground right next to tables. There is a camp host when you pull up and you will pay them, if they are not in the shack you still need to pay through the drop box.

Had an amazing time. Spacious cites a d great fishing. Very clean. Thank you Don and Don! Very…read morefriendly staff!

Tehachapi Valley Recreation and Park District maintains all 116 acres of parks we have in our city…read more We have gone through them to rent out facilities for party's throughout the years. We have always had great interactions with Tehachapi Parks and Rec. They have a great website you can log onto and you will see all the new activities that are coming out. They have youth and adult sports and fitness classes, something for all ages. My son used to play baseball through here and my daughter played basketball. We even did tiny tots when my son was a baby. The front desk people are super nice and helpful. Some annual events that they put on for the community are: Brite Lake Fishing Derby Concerts in the park Easter Egg Hunt Memorial Day Ceremony Movies in the park Tehachapi Old timers Reunion Hot chocolate turkey trot 5k run Christmas bazaar That's just some of the awesome events that the Parks and Rec put on each year. You can go to the website and check for dates so you can mark your calendar

This is a 10,000 square foot space, it has a gymnasium, kitchen, meeting rooms, bathrooms. The…read moreparks and rec sports are played here, youth and adult basketball and volleyball. They hold many classes and community events at this location. You can rent the whole place out or just meeting rooms, for the day or by the hour. Coming up on Sept 25 is the Fall Business showcase. Check it out if you are looking for a meeting place or maybe a place to hold a party. They have open gym times so call for a schedule. They accept major credit cards.