This is a nice park that we use for walking. There are a lot of big trees, and the "footprint" the…read moreshade provides is very good. We generally walk the outer edges of the shade in order to avoid the sun and the heat. The park is clean, including the restrooms. The times we have been here there were no encampments of those down on their luck. The outer perimeter of this park is somewhere like 1200 steps if you are counting. With the mature trees present, about 70% of this walking is in the shade if you go in the morning.

Emerald Cove Park, located on the Southwest corner of Patton and Hageman, is a great little park…read morewhich I've been visiting on and off for over ten years, though not as much in the last two or three as I used to. Ten years ago, when my youngest brother was still in high school, we would raid the deli department at Vons and have picnics here on the grass under one of the many shade trees. Parking here is a little tricky. You can park along the curb on the West side on Patton (east side is marked no parking) or you can turn West onto Maleta, then North onto Gallio to park in the lot next to the elementary school. There are individual picnic tables spread randomly throughout the park under the trees, some with their own individual barbecue grills. There is also a large covered area shading a number of long picnic tables which were being used for a children's birthday party on the Sunday I was there with a large bouncy house set up nearby for their entertainment. The group picnic shelter, with a capacity of 80 people, can be reserved by contacting the NOR Parks & Recreation District at 392-2020 and filling out an application form. The cost for reserving the picnic shelter is $15 per hour, with a minimum 3 hour reservation. You can access the application at http://norfun.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FR-100-Use-of-Facility-Online-Packet.pdf There are public restrooms located nearby. There a a number of recreational options available at this park. There is plenty of playground equipment available for kids of all sizes, some with bark below and some with a rubberized safety surface. There is a basketball half court complete with one basket that has a net. There is also an area for playing horseshoes with poles on either end. There is also a huge grassy area suitable for playing soccer (there was a group playing there this Sunday), picnicking, or for just running around. It has something to appeal to everyone in the family! There is even a geocache hidden somewhere within the park. Yes, I've found it, but I'm not giving you any clues, so don't ask. At 12.4 acres, this park can accommodate quite a few weekend picnickers and sports enthusiasts and the same time.

Never crowded. My leashed dog loves it here.. it is huge. It…read moreis next to a school where i could see a nice playground within. There are 2 tennis courts, basketball, beautifully cut grass. Places to sit and eat, many garbage cans, never overflowing. Lots of shade. So many amenities I'm likely forgetting or have not seen yet. I will be better versed on the rules with this park as I just moved to this area and will update! Doggie bags provided so I guess our furry friends are welcome! Please pick up after them if you visit so we can keep it so clean! I have found that there are more dogs that visit first thing in the morning. Nice owners too! I have yet to see any poop not picked up. Bonus!

Great park for kids. Lots of trees. Loved how they have a basketball court. Not crowded at all…read more Definitely recommend!!

Liberty Park can't help but take me back to my childhood with long days of watching my siblings…read moreplay soccer to training for my own sports and playing casual pick up games of basketball. The large grass fields make it the perfect spot for to play any sport!

Liberty Park, on the Southeast corner of Brimhall and Jewetta, can be reached off of either street…read moreas there are two different parking lots serving the one location. They are probably not both needed every day, but they are important to accommodate special occasions and events sponsored by NOR recreation & parks which administers and maintains this park. I was here one evening last summer with friends to hear a local band play. We all brought lawn chairs and blankets and had a lovely evening listening to music and people watching. Both parking lots were pretty full that evening. On an average afternoon like today, there were families with young children enjoying the large playground equipment structures, teenagers walking their dogs, a couple of young men playing one on one basketball on the courts, and several men setting up for some unknown sport which involved the placement of many red flags on the large field just South of the picnic area. I enjoyed my picnic under the shade structure which held a large number of picnic tables with conveniently located barbecue grills. It can be reserved for a fee by contacted NOR directly qt 392-2010. The picnic shelter has a capacity of 80 people and can be reserved for a fee of $15 per hour with a 3 hour minimum reservation. You will also need to fill out an application which can be downloaded here http://norfun.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FR-100-Use-of-Facility-Online-Packet.pdf There are several other individual picnic tables scattered about in the grassy area with a grill next to each one. The park sprawls across 21.3 acres. There are two very large grassy areas, one to the North and one to the South of the playground equipment. There are clean public restrooms, all of which are individual rooms that can be locked from the inside and were well stocked with toilet paper. I didn't give it five stars because the grass is not as lush, green, and well watered as most of the other parks in Bakersfield.

My review is based on the NOR Basketball League. While they…read moredo have nice basketball indoor courts with two refs per game, My complaint is the price of the NOR league has skyrocketed $35 per person up from $50, which is crazy considering they don't supply uniforms, but require it for your team. The courts have a dividing curtain, but the bell they use is too loud in general, and connected to the same system so you hear the other courts' buzzers which is confusing and annoying. If you could fix these issues and do something about the price (whether it be discounts for repeat players/team or provide some sort of customizable jerseys as part of the package would make us feel better about dropping $85 to play for 6 weeks of games.) Lastly, open basketball times need more slots and later in the evenings, most of us are at work during open gym.

Amazing park for large group events…read more My work recently held their annual picnic and opted to upgrade from Yokuts. We ended up choosing RiverLakes Ranch due to their multiple shaded picnic areas all connected via a concrete pad. We reserved all three online through the North of the River website. When we arrived a ranger was there to open the bathrooms, and had the trash bins empty and ready to use. There's also a nice childrens play area, grassy area (albeit overrun with ground squirrels) and a very nice community center. Our group was all very complimentary about the new location and no doubt we will be back!

One of my favorite parks around. From football practices to hooping it up with some buddies, I have…read moresome of my fondest childhood memories at this park. A great park for the local community.

2 different parks, basketball courts, pavilion, walking paths, restrooms and large fields. Very…read moreclean.

2 different parks, walking paths, pavilion, basketball court, large fields, and plenty of seating.read more

This park's review score deserves a clean slate. All of the equipment is new and there's a ton of…read moreit! There's also a big grassy area to play frisbee and whatnot. Lots of shade. Awesome place to bring your kiddos.

North Rosedale Park is a rich green 14.4 acre oasis perfect for outdoor activities smack in the…read moremiddle of dry brown Bakersfield, and until today I never even knew it was here. My friend, Joan, likes to bring her dogs here to play and get exercise, but I'd never joined her so I was missing out on all the other opportunities there are here for good clean outdoor fun in the sun. There's quite a bit of equipment for children of all ages to clamber about and plenty of bark below to help soften a fall. There are public restrooms, though I did notice that there were also port-a-potties out front - not sure what was up with that. There is a large covered area with long picnic tables and adjacent barbecue grills perfect for large groups to picnic. You can reserve this picnic shelter, which has a capacity of 80 people, for your own group by contacting the NOR Parks & Recreation District at 392-2010 and filling out an application which can be downloaded here http://norfun.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/FR-100-Use-of-Facility-Online-Packet.pdf If you're into outdoorsy sports, there are four lighted sofball diamonds complete with bleachers. There is also a full sized tennis court, a full sized basketball court, and two basketball half courts. There were people practicing or playing on two of the baseball diamonds and on the tennis courts and random people picnicking with families the day of our visit. There is plenty of grass for kids or dogs to play on (please clean up after both groups) and picnic tables scattered randomly about the park. I think I may join my friend and her dogs for their next outing here.

It isn't the most glamorous parks but it gets the job done with the huge fields, the basketball…read morecourt and the playground. My kids love it right after school so it is one of our major places to attend.

I love this park, been coming here for many years as a teen playing football with my friends. Love…read moreto see how well maintained the lawn and the play area is for kids.

We've been living in The Oaks for thirteen years. Raised our children here. Leo B Hart Elementary…read moreSchool in walking distance. The Oaks is a fantastic neighborhood. Beautiful homes, mature trees and the most friendly neighbors! PIN OAK PARK IS, AT THE HEART OF BAKERSFIELD'S BEST NEIGHBORHOOD! Made our best memories there! Playground, catching baby toads in the summer, flying kites, picnics, frisbee games... AND MOST IMPORTANT, MEETING OUR WONDERFUL NEIGHBORS ON OUR WALKS WITH THE DOGGIES!

At Cassandra's Graduation At The CSUB Soccer Stadium At CSUB Bakersfield, CA Getting Ready To See…read moreOur College Graduate...!!

What can I say, I love this gym. It's has all of the newest equipment after a renovation of sorts…read more Countless cardio machines and enough weights for everyone! Yes, you still have to deal with the stereotypical annoying gym people. The guy with the hoodie on who looks like batman slamming weights, the girls doing "leg" exercises snapchatting the entire time, and even the guy doing speed rope in the dumbbell area. Oh that's right, don't forget the guy with headphones on rapping louder than he should. Besides that, staff is hit or miss. Some have an inflated sense of self while others are very helpful. But the shining stars are the rock wall staff! They'll help you strap up, coach you, and help you conquer your fears! You go rock wall staff! Best gym in Bakersfield!

This park has always been a great place to spend time with friends and family. A few years back it…read moregot brand new playground equipment which is so well maintained it still looks new. The addition of the overhead shade coverage is a game changer on those hot summer days. Ideally located on the bike path; other highlights include a nice half-court basketball court and a large grass area my friends and I were known to play football on in our youth. The only downside is there are not public restrooms at the park, so make sure all the kiddos take care of business before heading out for a fun day.

Great neighborhood park. Playground is kid friendly for all ages. Has a smaller play space for…read morelittle ones and two infant swings. There is also a long grass beltway that runs below the bike path. Perfect for a casual stroll away from the runners and cyclists on the path.