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Things to do with kids in Bakersfield

Last updated July 11, 2026 · 15 places

Things to do with kids in Bakersfield — a working list of 15 places worth trying with kids, pulled from current ratings and community reviews in Bakersfield. Each spot is chosen for the kind of things parents actually notice: room for strollers, staff who welcome families, and a shape of day that fits little ones.

Good to know this fall

Fall break and early-season rain shift families toward the indoor picks on this list fast. The first wet weekend of the month is the busiest — go right at opening, and check school-holiday weeks before you drive across town.

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  1. 01

    Hart Memorial Park

    4.6 (4,335)Hart Park, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA

    A well-rated park in Bakersfield.

  2. 02

    The Park at River Walk

    4.7 (4,421)11298 Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

    A well-rated park in Bakersfield.

  3. 03

    California Living Museum (CALM)

    4.7 (2,569)10500 Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93306, USA

    A well-rated zoo in Bakersfield.

  4. 04

    Bakersfield Sports Village Soccer Complex

    4.4 (953)9001 Ashe Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA

    A well-rated athletic field in Bakersfield.

  5. 05

    Polo Park

    4.5 (777)11801 Noriega Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93312, USA

    A well-rated park in Bakersfield.

  6. 06

    Kern County Museum

    4.6 (1,355)Kern County Chamber of Commerce Building, 3801 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA

    A well-rated museum in Bakersfield.

  7. 07

    River Walk

    4.6 (477)Stockdale Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

    A well-rated park in Bakersfield.

  8. 08

    Panorama Park

    4.6 (2,820)300 Panorama Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93305, USA

    A well-rated park in Bakersfield.

  9. 09

    Jastro Park

    4.3 (998)2900 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA

    A well-rated park in Bakersfield.

  10. 10

    Yokuts Park

    4.3 (917)4200 Empire Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93309, USA

    A well-rated park in Bakersfield.

  11. 11

    Silver Creek Park

    4.4 (945)7011 Harris Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93313, USA

    A well-rated park in Bakersfield.

  12. 12

    Greystone Park

    4.5 (733)5709 Mountain Vista Dr, Bakersfield, CA 93311, USA

    A well-rated park in Bakersfield.

  13. 13

    Beach Park

    4.2 (1,301)3400 21st St, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA

    A well-rated park in Bakersfield.

  14. 14

    Emerald Cove Park

    4.5 (563)4303 Patton Way, Bakersfield, CA 93308, USA

    A well-rated park in Bakersfield.

  15. 15

    Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science

    4.6 (355)2018 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301, USA

    A well-rated museum in Bakersfield.

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How were these things to do with kids in Bakersfield chosen?

Each place starts from current local listing data for Bakersfield, then is screened for family fit — things like kids' menus and high chairs, how loud it gets, the ages it suits best, and practical details like stroller room and wait times.

How current is this guide?

This guide was last updated in July 2026. FamSpots refreshes its city guides on a rolling schedule, and each page shows its own update date at the bottom.

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