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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/03/2021CC OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER Sept. 3, 2021 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council FROM: Christian Clegg, City Manager SUBJECT: General Information City Offices will be closed Monday, September 6, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Curbside trash and recycling services will not be affected. Notable Items  The City’s Solid Waste Division will host a pair of pop-up bulky item drive-thru events on Saturday, September 11, from 8 a.m. to noon. The events will be held at the parking lots of the Bakersfield Municipal Airport (2000 Union Avenue) and at the Riverlakes Ranch Community Center (3825 Riverlakes Drive). The last events – held on August 14 – collected almost 24,000 pounds worth of trash and recycling items. Since launching in January, these events have collected more than 407,000 pounds of trash. Thank you to everyone who has helped keep our City looking its best! These events are made possible thanks to the Public Safety & Vital Services Measure (also known as Measure N).  We’re proud to partner with Bitwise Industries on what we expect to be the first of many entrepreneurship incubators in Bakersfield! Bitwise this week announced the launch of its Ignite Innovation Lab at 1701 18th Street (right), which will provide workforce skills training and development over a six-month long cohort program. General Information Sept. 3, 2021 Page 2 The creation of this lab is the result of a partnership between Bakersfield, Bitwise, the County of Kern and B3K.  The Bakersfield Animal Control Division brings its low-cost dog vaccination clinic back this weekend! It will be held on Saturday, September 4, from 9 a.m. to noon at Beale Park (500 Oleander Avenue). Anyone who attends is asked to wear a mask and is required to keep their pet on a leash. This will be the first vaccination clinic since June after July and August were skipped due to the summer heat. There were 341 vaccines issued to 196 pets at the June 5 clinic, second-most of any clinic this year.  A maintenance outage is planned for the Bakersfield Mobile app next week. The outage is set for Wednesday, September 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. During that time, users may not be able to access the app or make service requests through the app or the City's web portal. The mobile app can be downloaded free of charge here.  Recreation & Parks has completed repairs to the roof of the East restroom at The Park at River Walk. Check out the before and after pics below. This project was funded through the Capital Outlay Fund.  The City Clerk’s Office is accepting applications to fill vacancies on the Youth Commission: • Mayor appointment • Ward 1: regular and alternate appointments • Ward 2: regular and alternate appointments • Ward 3: alternate appointment • Ward 4: regular appointment • Ward 6: regular and alternate appointments • Ward 7: regular and alternate appointments Applicants must be City residents, current high school students at the time of General Information August 13, 2021 Page 3 appointment, and maintain as close to a 3.0 grade point average as possible. Anyone interested in applying for these openings can do so at the City Clerk’s Office at City Hall North (1600 Truxtun Avenue) or by downloading an application from the City’s website here. All applications must be returned to the Clerk’s Office. Traffic Advisories  Temporary closure planned on Manor Street Bridge A temporary closure is planned for the northbound side of the Manor Street Bridge over the Kern River on Tuesday, September 7. Starting at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, the northbound lanes of traffic will be closed for two hours. A detour plan will be in place at Union Avenue for northbound traffic. Traffic delays are expected as a result of this work. Drivers are asked to use caution and plan for extra travel time if driving through the area, or to use alternate routes. All southbound lanes are expected to remain open. The work requiring the closure is expected to be completed the same day. This closure is part of the bridge rehabilitation project that started in May 2020. The City thanks the public for its patience and understanding during the completion of these improvements. Please Note: Construction work may be postponed and rescheduled without notice due to inclement weather or other unforeseen conditions. The City thanks the public for their patience during the construction of these improvements.  Freeway closure for the WB58 to SB99 connector Nighttime closures have been scheduled for the westbound State Route 58 connector to southbound State Route 99. The closure will take place on September 8 and September 9 from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. The closure is needed for paving work. During these closures, westbound-to-southbound motorists will be detoured to northbound State Route 99 connector to exit at Rosedale and then re-enter on the southbound State Route 99 on-ramp. Construction schedules may be changed without notice due to unforeseen circumstances. The Thomas Roads Improvement Program apologizes for any inconvenience this work may cause the traveling public. General Information August 13, 2021 Page 4 Reports  Recreation & Parks Department Rapid Response Team weekly report, Aug. 22-28, 2021.  Recreation & Parks Department Programming Brochure, Fall 2021. Events  Low-cost pet vaccination and licensing clinic, 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 4, at Beale Park (500 Oleander Avenue).  Pop-up large item drop-off events, 8 a.m. to noon Saturday, September 11, at Bakersfield Municipal Airport (2000 Union Avenue) and at Riverlakes Ranch Community Center (3825 Riverlakes Drive).  Bakersfield Fire 9/11 20th Anniversary Memorial Ceremonies, 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, September 11, at Bakersfield Fire Department Station 15 (1315 Buena Vista Road).  Cults & Classics: “Pulp Fiction,” 6 p.m. Monday, September 13, at The Fox Theater (2001 H Street).  Classic Car Show, 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, September 18 at 350 Calloway Drive.  Event Calendar for the Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater & Convention Center. The City will offer two FREE pop-up bulky item drop-off events! Help Keep our City Clean! SPECIAL EVENT Saturday, September 11 8 a.m. to noon Parking lots of Bakersfield Municipal Airport (2000 Union Ave.) & Riverlakes Ranch Communty Ctr. (3825 Riverlakes Dr.) Be prepared to unload your items yourself City Manager’s Office 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-326-3751 FAX: 661-324-1850 EXAMPLES OF ACCEPTED/NOT ACCEPTED ITEMS Pop-up Bulky Item Drop-off Events ACCEPTED NOT ACCPETED  Furniture  Mattresses  Box springs  Major appliances  Electronics (e-waste: TVs, monitors, computers, printers, etc.)  Water heaters  BBQ grills (no propane tanks)  Propane tanks  Construction materials/debris (including concrete)  Any item with refrigerant (A/C units, refrigerators, etc.)  Items weighing more than 300 pounds  Household hazardous waste  Liquid waste  Hazardous materials ### ¡La Ciudad ofrecerá dos eventos para recibir sus artículos grandes GRATIS! ¡Ayude a mantener nuestra ciudad limpia! EVENTO ESPECIAL Sábado 11 de septiembre 8 a.m. al mediodía En los estacionamientos de Bakersfield Municipal Airport (2000 Union Ave.) y Riverlakes Ranch Community Center (3825 Riverlakes Dr.) Esté preparado para descargar sus artículos usted mismo City Manager’s Office 1600 Truxtun Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 661-326-3751 FAX: 661-324-1850 EJEMPLOS DE ARTÍCULOS ACEPTABLES / NO ACEPTABLES Eventos para recibir artículos grandes ACEPTABLES NO ACEPTABLES  Muebles  Colchones  Somieres  Grandes electrodomésticos  Electrónica (desechos electrónicos: televisores, monitores, computadoras, impresoras, etc.)  Calentadores de agua  Parrillas para barbacoa (sin tanques de propano)  Tanques de propano  Materiales de construcción / escombros (incluido el hormigón)  Cualquier artículo con refrigerante (unidades de A / C, refrigeradores, etc.)  Artículos que pesen más de 300 libras  Desperdicios domésticos peligrosos  Desperdicios líquidos  Materiales peligrosos ### Recreation & Parks - RRT Weekly Report For the week of 8/22/2021-8/28/2021 City Council and/or Public Requests • None City Source Requests • None Projects Completed by RRT 1. Wilson Park (Parking Lot Car Stops Installation) • The RRT installed (28) new concrete car stops, one in each parking space, as part of the parking lot rehabilitation project. 2.Gosford Road & Panama Lane (Encampment Clean-Up) • The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up in the lot at the southwest corner and along the canal bank. • 4 sites were addressed. • Trash loads were placed inside a roll-off trash bin for disposal, provided by Solid Waste Dept. 3. Kern River (Encampment Clean-Up) • The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up along the Kern Riverbank adjacent to the bike path off Truxtun Ave. and Mohanwk St. • 4 sites were addressed. • Trash loads were taken to Kern County Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight 10,740 lbs.). 4. Buena Vista Road BPD Sub-Station (Tumbleweed Removal) • The RRT removed existing tumbleweeds and dry brush from the sump adjacent to the BPD Sub-Station, in preparation of the scheduled 9/11 ceremony event. • Load was taken to Kern County Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight 6,760 lbs.). 5. Kern River Parkway (Tumbleweed Removal) • The RRT removed existing tumbleweeds and dry brush along the north side of Truxtun Ave., west of the Westside Parkway cross-over bridge. • Load was taken to Kern County Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight 11,100 lbs.). Miscellaneous 1. Siemon Park (Playground Sand Removal) • The RRT temporarily removed playground sand adjacent to the service road for concrete curb replacement, as part of the service road rehabilitation project. 2. Lowell Park (Encampment Clean-Up) • The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up on the east and west sides of the park. • 2 sites were addressed. • Trash was taken to the City Corporation Yard and disposed of inside a roll-off trash bin, provided by Solid Waste Dept. 3. 21St Street and O Street (Encampment Clean-Up) • The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up between O Street and P Street. • 1 site was addressed. • Trash was taken to the City Corporation Yard and disposed of inside a roll-off trash bin, provided by Solid Waste Dept. 4. Mill Creek (Encampment Clean-Up) • The RRT assisted Code Enforcement with trash removal from homeless encampments set up at the north side of the Mill Creek south of Golden State Hwy. • 1 site was addressed. • Trash was taken to the City Corporation Yard and disposed of inside a roll-off trash bin, provided by Solid Waste Dept. 5. The Park at Riverwalk (Toilet Repair) • The RRT repaired a damaged flushometer in the women’s east restroom building. 6. 7th Standard Road (Tumbleweed Clean-Up) • The RRT removed the existing tumbleweeds, along weed eating all the weeds on the street scape median located northwest of 7th standard road and Santa Fe. • Load was taken to Bena Landfill for disposal (total weight 17,000 lbs.). 7. Beale Park (Toilet Repair) • The RRT repaired a clogged toilet in the women’s restroom. Ongoing Projects 1. Greystone Park (Trash Enclosure Modification) • The RRT will schedule fabrication and installation of a new cover on the existing trash enclosure. 2. McMurtrey Aquatics Center (Wrought Iron Fence Modification) • The RRT will schedule wrought iron fence modification on west side concession area to prevent illegal entry. 3. Mesa Marin Sports Complex (Perimeter Fence Windscreen Replacement) • The RRT will be replacing the ball diamond fence windscreens at all four fields. Weekly Data: Assignment Locations Job Description Date Man Hours Equip/Hours Misc. Cost Weight Approx. lbs. Beale Park Toilet Repair 8/23/2021 5 2.5 0 0 Wilson Park Parking Lot Car Stops Installation 8/24/2021 8/25/2021 30 28 30 34 $88.38 $74.31 0 0 Gosford Rd. & Panama Ln. Encampment Clean-Up 8/25/2021 34 28 0 0 Siemon Park Playground Sand Removal 8/25/2021 2 3 0 0 Kern River Parkway Encampment Clean-Up 8/26/2021 22 22 $111.15 10,740 lbs. Buena Vista Rd. BPD Sub-Station Tumbleweed Removal 8/26/2021 8/27/2021 17.5 13.5 17.5 13.5 0 0 Lowell Park Encampment Clean-Up 8/27/2021 1.5 1.5 0 0 21St St. & O St. Encampment Clean-Up 8/27/2021 1.5 1.5 0 0 Mill Creek @ Golden State Hwy. Encampment Clean-Up 8/27/2021 1.5 1.5 0 0 Kern River Parkway Tumbleweed Removal 8/27/2021 20 24.5 $249.75 11,100 lbs. The Park at Riverwalk Toilet Repair 8/27/2021 2 2 0 0 7th Standard Road Tumbleweed Removal 8/28/2021 24 24 0 17,000 lbs. Totals: Projects Completed: 12 226.5 hrs. 229.5 hrs. $570.39 23,920 lbs. Next Week City Source Request • None City Council and/or Public Request • None Priority Projects • RRT will continue to work with Code Enforcement regarding any illegal homeless encampment sites within City Parks, Streetscapes, and/or City buildings. Training • CAT Loader training scheduled for 9/1/21. See Attached Photos Gosford Rd. & Panama Ln. Encampment Clean-Up After Encampment Clean-Up Wilson Park Car Stops Installation Kern River Parkway Encampment Clean-Up After Encampment Clean-Up BPD Sub-Station Tumbleweed Removal After Tumbleweed Removal 21St St. and O St. Encampment Clean-Up Mill Creek @ Golden State Hwy. Encampment Clean-Up Kern River Parkway Tumbleweed Removal After Tumbleweed Removal 7th Standard Rd. Tumbleweed Removal After Tumbleweed Clean-Up Community Events, activites & Parks Information City of BakersfieldRecreation & Parks www.bakersfieldparks.us Fall 2021 Pickleball Clinics 2021 Content Ways to Pay for Play Online Register online at www.bakersfieldparks.us Click on Registration tab to sign in. First-time users: Call 326-3866 for household username and password. Mail-In Registration Form is on page 12. Mail completed form with check made payable to “City of Bakersfield” to: Recreation and Parks 1600 Truxtun Avenue 3rd Floor Bakersfield, CA 93301 Stop by and register at an office near you. Office locations and hours above. Solicitations The City of Bakersfield Department of Recreation and Parks staff do not solicit funds door-to-door. Please report any suspicious solicitation to the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111. Fees All rental and registration fees are subject to change pending City Council approval. Residency StatusFees vary for some activities and rentals depending on residency status. City residents, anyone living within the City limits, not including County pockets, must provide acceptable documentation such as driver’s license, imprinted checks, utility bills, etc. Customer Service LocationsNo transactions will be taken 30 minutes prior to closing City Hall North Administration Offices Monday - Friday ● 8:00am - 5:00pm1600 Truxtun Ave.Bakersfield, CA 93301(661) 326-FUNN (3866)Fax: (661) 852-2140 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.Community CenterMonday - Friday ● 8:00am - 4:50pm1000 So. Owens St., Bakersfield, CA 93307(661) 322-9874 ● Fax: (661) 852-2179 McMurtrey Aquatic CenterMonday - Friday ● 8:00am - 5:00pm1325 Q St. Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93301(661) 852-7430 ● Fax: (661) 852-7434 Silver Creek Community CenterMonday - Friday ● 11:00am - 4:00pm7011 Harris Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93313(661) 665-8033 ● Fax: (661) 852-2033 2 Find us on Facebook! City of Bakersfield Recreaton & Parks Aquatics Lap Swimming ..............................8 Fitness ...........................................8 Community Centers Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ........6-7 Silver Creek ..................................4 Facility Rentals Community Centers ..................4, 6 Park Picnic Areas ........................15 Saunders Recreational Facility .....5 Sports Fields................................15 General Information Activity Registration Form .........12 Locations Map ............................17 Park Addresses ............................16 Park Amenities ............................18 Park Information & Policies ..13-14 Program Information & Policies 13-14 Programs & Classes After-School Youth .......................7 Fitness ......................................4 - 8 Sports Adults ............................................5 Content OUR MISSION: Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. COUNCILMEMBERS Ward 1, Eric Arias Ward 2, Andrae Gonzales Ward 3, Ken Weir Ward 4, Bob Smith Ward 5, Bruce Freeman Ward 6, Patty Gray Ward 7, Chris Parlier 3 MAYOR Karen Goh City Manager Christian Clegg Program offerings and protocols have been updated and modified in accordance with Kern County Health Orders, California Department of Public Health, and California’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy. We will be updating our brochure and website as more programs and activities are added throughout the Fall season. Please continue to check the website and our Facebook for updates of current events and services. Your local parks are open; please follow current guidelines from the CDC on the types of activities permitted for your health and safety. volunteer to Adopt - a - park VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES• 1 year Adoption Agreement • 6 minimum cleanups per year • Open to families, organizations and agencies The Park at River Walk, Kaiser Permanente Sports Village, and Mesa Marin Sports Complex are not available to adopt. THE CITY WILL PROVIDE: • Signage in designated park • Gloves• Trash bags • Hauling Call 661-326-3866 or visit our website for more info! Playground rehab: Seasons Park Before After Be sure to check our website and Facebook to see which other parks will be receiving updates and renovations throughout the year! Silver Creek Community Center 7011 Harris Rd. (661)665-8033 Located in Silver Creek Park at the corner of Harris Rd. and Reliance Dr. The following amenities are available for rental when such use does not conflict with activities programmed by Recreation and Parks. Reservations must be made at least 3 weeks in advance and require a minimum $200 cleaning deposit. *Hourly Rental Fees - 2 hr. Minimum Meeting Room $104 per hr. (Maximum capacity is 100) Kitchen (w/ room) $38 per hr. Pavilion (no chairs) $47 per hr. Table & Chair Set-up $86 for event (100 chairs, 12 tables) 10+ yrs $5/ $25 This fast-paced program is for youth and adults. Zumba fuses hypnotic Latin and international rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that tones and sculpts the body. Participants should wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes, and bring water and a hand towel. Instructed by Rosie Vasquez. Activity # 330058 Tuesdays & Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30pm Session Dates 1: Sept. 7 - Sept. 30 2: October 5- October 28 10 + yrs $20 Learn how to grow and maintain bonsai. A materials list with locations to purchase will be provided at the first class. Held at SC. Instructed by Jack Reynolds. Activity # 330054 3rd Wednesday of each month 6:30-9:00pm A: TBA 7+ yr $6/$20 This fast-paced class will teach traditional American folk dance. Clogging develops balance, coordination, and flexibility, and builds stamina. Held at SC. Instructed by Loni O’Donley. Activity # 330010 Thursdays Class TimesA: Beginners 6:30 - 7pm B: Easy Interm. 7 - 7:45pm C: Interm./Adv. 7:45 - 8:30pm Session Dates 1: September 9- September 302: October 7- October 28 $16 for ages 15 and under $20 for ages 16 and up Bonsai Zumba with Rosie Clogging Zumba with Mike Silver Creek Summer Camp 2021 4 13+ yrs, FREE If you are looking for a great workout ranging from medium to high intensity then come join my class. You will not regret it. Nothing is more important to us than our health, safety and well-being in our community. People need to move, they need to dance and even NOW more than EVER. One of the most important things you can you do right now is exercise. WE NEED OUR FITNESS COMMUNITY. During times of stress dancing is a grest medicine for us. Instructed by Mike Audie. Tuesdays 9amWedesdays 6:30- 7:30pm 3rd Wedsnesday of the month will only by at 9am Beginning September 7 You will learn the fundamentals of the game and have fun too! Dinks, drops, third shots, ground strokes, serves, returns, overheads, blocks, movements, strategy to scoring and more! Participants must provide their own paddle. Instructed by: Maddie JayneActivity # 321040-02 Age Range: 18+ Dates: Wednesday 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 Time: 7am- 8:30am Location: Jastro Park Fee: $104 per Person Online Registration ONLY @ bakersfieldcity.us Deadline to register: September 3, 2021 Ribbon Cutting for Jastro Park Pickball Courts June 28, 2019 Roller Hockey Programs Contact: Glen Mears Saunders.inline@gmail.com Saunders Recreational Facility 3300 Palm St. For inquires call Silver Creek Community Center (661)665-8033 Located in Saunders Park, this lighted and covered recreational facility contains an 85’ by 185’ roller/inline hockey rink on a manufactured sports floor. This venue is ideal for a wide range of activities including roller hockey, indoor soccer, volleyball, fitness, dance, or to rent for a special party or corporate event. Reservations must be made at least 3 weeks in advance and require a minimum $200 cleaning deposit. Adult Pick-Up 14+ yrs. $5 Drop in and bring your friends! This program is open to all adults. Participants pay on site and must have their own equipment. Held at SRF.Thursdays: 7:30- 9:00pm Begins September 21 All Roller Hockey participants must have USA Roller Sports Insurance and own equipment. Interested in teaching a class for the City? Share your talent with others! Call 661-326-3866 Beginner’s Pickleball clinic Sports 14+ yrs. $120 Keep fit while having fun in this competitive league! Registration includes pre-season game, 10 season games, all-star game, and playoffs. Held at SRF. Activity # 337027 Dates: Sept. 21 - Dec. 14 Tuesdays: 7:00 & 8:00 Roller Hockey League 5 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center 2 - 18 yrs. FREE The MLK Center will host a free meals program in partnership with the Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Thanks to a federally funded program, all children ages 2 to 18 may receive a nutritious meal free of charge. Stick around for the fun-filled activities. Learn how to grow and eat healthy foods and play physically active games. Held at MLK. Monday - Friday 2-3:30pm 1000 South Owens St. (661) 322-9874 16+ yrs. FREE Weight lifting and fitness training equipment offered! Available equipment: Monday - Friday 8am - 2pm APPOINTMENTS ONLY: Please call the center to make an appointment. Adult Fitness Center Some of these areas are available for rental when such use does not conflict with activities programmed by Recreation and Parks. Reservations must be made at least 3 weeks in advance and require a minimum $100 cleaning deposit. *Hourly Rental Fees - 2 hr. Minimum Meeting Room $54 per hr. (Maximum capacity is 80) Kitchen (w/ room) $17 per hr. Gymnasium $68 per hr. Table & Chair Set-up $86 for event 6+ yrs. FREE Looking for some recreational fun? The gymnasium opens for drop-in basketball for youth and adults. This supervised activity is a great way to burn off that excess energy! Held at MLK. Monday - Friday Adults Only: 8:00am - 11:30am All Ages: 2:30 - 4:45pm Begins September 7 APPOINTMENTS ONLY: Please call the center to make an appointment. 18+yrs. FREEWork on your individual project while socializing with others who share your same interest! This class is for those who already know basic quilting and want to share techniques with others. There is not an instructor. Participants must provide their own sewing machine and supplies. Held at MLKWednesdays 9am - 12pm Begins August 25 • Lateral Pull Down • Pectoral Machine • Abdomen Machine • Leg Press • Treadmills• Bench Curl • Chest Press • Shoulder Press • Biceps Curl • Leg Extension • Incline Sit-ups Drop-In Basketball Parents with participating children, FREE This program is designed to give parents the opportunity to embrace the MLK Community Center’s after-school program. Parents will be able to participate in the scheduled activities with their children such as, our Healthy Cooking Program, After-school arts and crafts, as well as our STEM Academy. Parents will also be able to participate in other parent centered activites! Activity Code: 421004 Tuesdays 3-4pm FREE Meals Program Quilting Social Parent Enrichment 6 5 - 15 yrs. FREE The MLK Center is open after school for fun activities. Enjoy arts and crafts, sports, music, special events, and games. The game room also offers foosball, ping pong, table hockey, board games, and puzzles. This program is not designed as a day camp or child care. Children can participate in organized activities, play on their own in the park, and come and go as they wish. Afterschool and dinner snacks provided every day, thanks to a federally funded program provided by Kern County Superintendent of Schools. Held at MLK. Supervised by MLK staff. Monday - Friday (School Days) 2:30 - 4:50pm Wednesday 2:00pm Afterschool Activities 7th- 12th grade, FREE The Junior Executive Training program looks to increase student personal growth development, self- confidence and leadership abilities. Students will work in an academic environment that promotes educational equity, embraces diversity, and fosters respect. The program will ensure that students are well rounded and academically equipped to compete in a technological workforce and global economy, through leadership workshops, games, guest speakers and educational activities. Wednesdays 2:00 - 3:30pm Begins September 22 9 - 17 yrs. FREE This program centers around five weekly activities during the calendar year. Activities include tu- toring, puzzles, arts and crafts, read-a-thons, and cultural enrichment. Students will make decorations that will be displayed at the annual Kwanzaa Celebration. Tutoring uses worksheets to provide drill and repetition on basics, read-a-thons are held to promote a love of reading, and cultural enrichment will expand knowledge of African-American history, heritage, and culture. This program is co-sponsored by The Sankofa Collective, a non-profit organization. Held at MLK. Instructed by Bakari Sanyu.Mon & Wed 3:00 - 4:30pm 5th-8th grade students, FREE MLK Program leaders mentor students to develop foundational capacities prerequisite to all STEM learn- ing, like spatial reasoning, problem-solving, and symbolization. Participants being exploring applied mathematics, mechanical engineering, and robotics. They gain confidence in their ability to use technology to design solutions to problems. This program teaches the practices and cross-cutting concepts used for all scientific learning! Instructed by MLK staff. Activity Code: 421002Tuesdays 3:30- 4:30pm Begins September 21 5 - 12 yrs. FREE Stuck on a homework assignment? Have to write a paper? Need help with new math? Get involved in our homework help program. Through our after-school homework help program, children can complete assignments, work one-on-one with a mentor, and earn prizes for hard work. Our program leaders will help children to understand and complete their homework daily. Help your child excel in school! Monday- Friday 2:30 - 4:50pm Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center STEM Academy Healthy Cooking for KidsHomework HElp MLK J.E.T. Program (Junior Executive Training) Cultural Enrichment Program 7 5 - 17 yrs. FREE Learn to cook your way to good health! This class will teach children how to make simple yet delicious food with fresh fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, using food they have grown in the garden. Participants have the opportunity to be chosen as the Supreme Chef for the month to prepare their special dish for the rest of the group. Held at MLK. Instructed by Ms. Ruby Harris.Thursdays 3- 4pm Begins September 9 Mcmurtrey aquatic center 12+ yrs. Swim 100 miles to better health. While enjoying your workout, remember to keep track of yards or laps completed. Fill out a Yard Tracking Log and receive weekly progress updates.First 100 miles earns: • 1 free lap swim pass • 100 Mile Club t-shirt • Your name on website Prizes awarded for additional milestones. Lap Swimming & Water Walking 100 Mile Club 12+ yrs. $5 Water based exercise is one of the best cardio- vascular physical activities available. Lap swim and water walking are offered year-round in the competition pool at McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Lane availability may vary based on scheduled activities in the pool. Participants must be able to swim 25 yards non-stop and must be willing to share a lane as needed. Short course only. Fees: $5 per visit 30 Visit Pass: $120 Residents $130 Non-residents Unlimited Annual Pass: $406 Residents $416 Non-Residents Please note that the Aquatics program is following the current COVID-19 health orders of the California Department of Public Health. Updates may occur during the season. Lap swim schedule Days Time M-Th 5:30am - 7:30am M-Th 10:00am - 1:00pm M-Th 6:30pm - 8:30pm Friday 5:30am - 7:30am Friday 10:00am - 1:00pm Sat 9:00am - 12:00pm 1325 Q St. (661) 852-7430 Located at the corner of Q St. and 13th St., this aquatic facility features: • Olympic Size Competition Pool • Water Slides (Must be at least 48” to ride)• Zero Depth Entry with Child Play Features • 1-Meter Diving Boards (Diving Programs/Special Events Only) • Locker Rooms with Showers (Bring Your Own Lock) • Picnic Areas for Public Use • Snack Bar (Outside Food and Drinks Not Allowed) 8 symptoms of covid-19: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath • Fatigue • Muscle/ Body Aches • Headache • New loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • DiarrheaThis list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID- 19. COVID-19 Updates Aquatics According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and COVID19.Ca.Gov; Masks are not required for fully vaccinated individuals Additionally, masks are required** for unvaccinated individuals in indoor public settings and businesses (examples: retail, restaurants, theaters, family entertainment centers, meetings, state and local government offices serving the public). Exemptions to masks requirements The following individuals are exempt from wearing masks at all times: • Persons younger than two years old. Very young children must not wear a mask because of the risk of suffocation. • Persons with a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability that prevents wearing a mask. This includes persons with a medical condition for whom wearing a mask could obstruct breathing or who are unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove a mask without assistance. • Persons who are hearing impaired, or communicating with a person who is hearing impaired, where the ability to see the mouth is essential for communication. • Persons for whom wearing a mask would create a risk to the person related to their work, as determined by local, state, or federal regulators or workplace safety guidelines. Parks and Recreation month! Mayor Goh proclaimed July 2021 to be Recreation & Parks month Mayor Goh and Recreation and Parks Director, Rick Anthony Silver Creek Summer Camp Parks Staff 9 City of Bakersfield Animal control Division 2021 Vaccine, Licensing & Microchip Clinics Clinics will be held on the following dates at these locations on Saturdays from 9:00am to noon: Dog License Fees Spayed or Neutered One year license-$15.00Three year license-$30.00 Natural Dogs One year license-$60.00 Three year license-$120.00 Senior Rates (62 and older):Dogs MUST be spayed or neutered for discount! 1 year license- $5.00 3 year license-$15.00Temporary License: Dogs MUST be spayed or neutered within 60 days! 1 year license- $15.00 1 year Senior license-$5.00Easy Steps to Follow for Vaccinating & Licensing • If you attend one of our low-cost monthly clinics, your dog can be vaccinated at a reduced cost. A license MUST be purchased at the same time, the fees are listed below. • If you do NOT attend a clinic, have your dog vaccinated by a licensed veterinarian. Then promptly return a copy of your dog’s rabies vaccination certificate, spay/neuter certificate (if applicable) and the fee payment to the City of Bakersfield. A license will be mailed or given to you. Where to Purchase a License if your dog already has vaccinations. City Hall North - Treasury Department 1600 Truxtun Ave. 661-326-3762 Mon-Fri, 8-5 City of Bakersfield Animal Care Center 201 S. Mt. Vernon Ave. 661-832-PETS (7387) Tues-Sat, 10-4 Why Should I License My Dog? California requires all dogs over the age of three months to be vaccinated and licensed as a rabies control measure. However, there are other reasons why you should license your pet, such as: • A license provides proof that your pet has been vaccinated for rabies, which is a fatal viral disease that can be prevented by vaccination. • Anyone finding a lost dog can contact Animal Control with the license number, and Animal Control can find the owner. • Proof of rabies vaccinations can be useful if your pet is involved in a bite incident. *ALL FEES/DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CHECK OUR WEBSITE BEFORE ATTENDING A CLINIC FOR POSSIBLE ADJUSTMENTS OR MODIFICATIONS TO THIS SCHEDULE. ***MASKS ARE REQUIRED. Reduced Vaccination Fees (must purchase a license at the same time, see license fees): Rabies Vaccine: $10.00 DAPP Vaccine: $10.00 Bordetella Vaccine (Kennel Cough): $10.00 NOVEMBERSaturday 11/06/21Kroll Park 7500 Kroll Way SEPTEMBERSaturday 9/04/21 Beale Park 500 Oleander Ave. Saturday 9/18/21 Silver Creek Park7011 Harris Rd. OCTOBERSaturday 10/02/21 Central Park at Mill Creek 600 19th St. Please come prepared with cash or check. DECEMBERSaturday 12/04/21Liberty Park 11225 Brimhall Rd. *The line may be cut off as early as 11am due to limited supplies* 10 • Dogs must display a valid license and up-to-date vaccines, including a rabies vaccination tag. (BMC § 6.04.04A and § 6.04.o5C). • Keep your dog on a leash until you reach the off-leash area and keep your dog within sight and under voice control. • If your dog becomes unruly or displays a change in behavior, leash your dog, regain control, and leave the off-leash area. • Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of waste properly. • Children must be closely supervised at all times. • Parks are open from 5:00am to 10:00pm. The City of Bakersfield is not responsible and shall have no liability for the acts or omissions of individuals or their animals that utilize the dog park. You are responsible for any injury or damage caused by your animal. Enter park at your own risk! Park locations are listed on page 16. City of Bakersfield Animal Control Division: 661-326-3436 City of Bakersfield Recreation and Parks Dept.: 661-326-3866 • Aggresive dogs • Dogs under 4 months of age • Food • Motorized vehicles • Rollerblades • Bicycles • Female dogs in heat • Glass containers • Pets other than dogs • Skateboards Prohibited from Dog Parks at all times General info Centennial Dog Park (Central Bakersfield) 400 Montclair Street Coffee Road Dog Park (Northwest Bakersfield) 6101 Coffee Road Kroll Dog Park (SW Bakersfield) 7500 Kroll Way Mesa Marin Sports Complex Dog Park (East Bakersfield) Eastside of Bedford Green Drive. Between State Route 178 and Kern Canyon Road Seasons Dog Park (SW Bakersfield) 5601 Harris Road University Dog Park (East Bakersfield) 4301 University Avenue Wilson Dog Park (Southwest Bakersfield) 2400 Wilson Road Off-Leash Dog Parks Dog Park Rules Did someone say..... park?! 11 Activity Registration Form First Name Last Name: Address: City: Zip: Cell Phone: Home Phone: Work Phone: Email Address: Youth Sports Shirt Size: Emergency Contact Name & Phone: TOTAL: Release/Assumption of Risk First Name Last Name M/F DOB Activity Title Activity/Session# Fees Signature: Date: If participant is under 18, parent or guardian listed above must sign. OFFICE USE ONLY Initials: Date: Receipt #: Amount: Check Cash Credit Please complete if Paying by Credit Card (Mail-In registrations only) We accept: Credit Card Number: Expiration Date: Security Code: Signature: Participant Registration Information Contact Information (Parent/Guardian if participant is a minor) Special Information Print Name: *Additional fees apply to all cancellations and refunds. A participant may be transferred to another program as long as the request is made 5 business days prior to the 1st day of the program. An administrative fee of $8 applies. The City of Bakersfield shall make reasonable modifications in policies, practices, or procedures when the modification is necessary to avoid discrimination on the basis of disability, unless the City of Bakersfield can demonstrate that making the modifications would fundamentally alter the nature of the service, program, or activity. Participants are required to read and sign the following declaration: THE UNDERSIGNED DOES HEREBY, and for his/her heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, release, waive, acquit and forever discharge the City of Bakersfield, its Mayor, Council, officers, agents and employees from any and all claims, actions, causes of action, rights, damages, costs, expenses and compensation whatsoever, which the undersigned may hereafter accrue, on account of or in any way growing out of any and all known and unknown, foreseen and unfore-seen bodily and personal injuries, death, or property damage occurring to the undersigned or the undersigned’s child(ren) as a result of participation in this event.IT IS FURTHER UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED that the undersigned voluntarily assumes all risk(s), inherent or otherwise, known or unknown, associated with this event and that this waiver, release and assumption of risk is to be binding on my or my child(ren)’s heirs and assigns.I agree to indemnify and hold free and harmless the foregoing parties from any loss, liability, damage or expense which may incur as a result of any death, injuries, maintenance or property damage that may be sustained by me or my child(ren). IN ADDITION, I realize that all participants and spectators of any department programs are subject to being photographed and such photographsmay be used by the City of Bakersfield without any obligation to provide compensation to those photographed.I HAVE READ ALL APPLICABLE FORMS FOR PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT. I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND I SIGN IT OF MY OWN FREE WILL. (Required) Does the participant require special needs/disability accommodations for this program? YES NO (Required) Does the participant require scheduled medication? YES NO (Required) Does the participant have allergies? YES NO Allergies, if applicable:_____________________________________________ NOTE: If YES to the above, in order for staff to best support your child you will be required to fill out a supplemental accommodation form, available online and at program locations. Your application will not be considered complete until the accommodation form is signed by both yourself and a Recreation Supervisor. If you have not reached out to staff regarding your accom-modation before the start of the program, the child will not be able to participate until this process is complete. Registration Form 12 Americans with Disabilities Act The Department of Recreation and Parks complies with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) which prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability. Reasonable accommodations will be made in recreation programs and facilities to enable participation by an individual with a disability. If you, or your child, are in need of special accommodations, please notify us. CRS provides specially trained operators to relay telephone conversations between people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech disabled and those they wish to communicate with. Dial 711 for assistance. If withdrawal from a program is made 5 business days prior to the 1st day of program, a full refund less $8 administrative fee will be processed. If withdrawal is made less than 5 business days before the 1st day of program, a 50% refund less $8 administrative fee will be processed. Registrants failing to be present for the program will forfeit all fees paid. Withdrawals after the 1st day of program will not receive a refund except: for extenuating circumstances - prorated refund less $8 administrative fee; or misalliance - must notify the City before second day of program to receive a 50% refund less $8 administrative fee. No refunds for a single day program or after the second day of program. Please allow 2 - 3 weeks for refunds to be processed. A participant may be transferred to another program as long as the request is made 5 business days prior to the 1st day of the program. An administrative fee of $8 applies. Refund policy does not apply to specified programs. Please be advised that all participants involved in any department program or special events are subject to being photographed. Such photographs may be used by the City of Bakersfield without any obligation to provide compensation to those photographed. Assumption of RiskThe Assumption of Risk located at the bottom of the Activity Registration Form must be signed for all programs at the time of registration. Brochure Advertising Market your business to thousands who participate in sports, special events, leisure classes, after school programs, aquatic activities, and use City Parks. Advertising dollars help promote health and wellness, foster human development, provide recreational experiences, and enrich the lives of all citizens. Sponsorships Information on how your business can help support one of the many exciting events, facilities, or programs is available. Please contact 326-3866. Registration will be accepted from the date this catalog is released, unless otherwise specified. Schedules are subject to change and classes may be cancelled if minimum enrollment requirements are not met. Non-resident rates may apply. Proper identification is required to verify City residency. All fees are subject to change pending City Council approval. Program Information & Policies Amplified MusicA permit must be obtained to have amplified music in the parks. Ten parks are zoned for amplified music/sound: Beach, Central, MLK, Patriots, Silver Creek, The Park at Riverwalk, Yokuts, Kaiser Permanente Sports Complex, Mesa Marin Sports Complex and Saunders Recreational Facility. Permits must be requested no later than 3 weeks in advance. Insurance and additional non-refundable fees are required. Program Refund Policy Filming of or within City Parks and Facilities A film permit is required for all activities used for advertising and/or other commercial use. Photo policy 13 Program Information & Policies Park Rental Refunds and Rescheduling Reservation cancellations more than 5 business days prior to the event will be refunded, less a cancellation fee of $31. Please allow 2 - 3 weeks for refund to be processed. Some permits are not refundable. Cancellations less than 5 business days in advance will result in all fees being forfeited. Changes to reservations must be made in person by 1:00pm at least 2 business days before the date of the event, and are subject to a $21 rescheduling fee. In the event of inclement weather, the reservation must be rescheduled the next business day, no refunds provided. Alcohol Permit To consume alcohol in any City park or facility, a non- refundable permit is required. Permits must be obtained by 1:00pm at least 2 business days prior to the date needed. No glass containers allowed. Sales and Fees Only 501(c)3 organizations are eligible to obtain a permit to conduct sales, collect fees, and otherwise solicit funds in City Parks. Other organizations and businesses are required to obtain an agreement with the Department of Recreation and Parks to conduct similar activities. Per Municipal Code 12.56. Memorialize or honor a friend or family member by adopting a bench. Any existing concrete bench in any City park can be adopted, or purchase a new bench with a plaque and place it in a favorite park location. Excludes The Park at River Walk. Park Watch Become a part of Park Watch. Report any suspicious behavior to the Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111. To report graffiti call (661) 32-ERASE (37273). Smoking Near Playgrounds Prohibited State law prohibits any person from smoking within 25 feet of any playground or tot lot sandbox area. Violations of this law are punishable by a fine of $250 or more for each violation. (California Health and Safety Code Section 104495). Please be respectful of this law. An area must be reserved to have a portable structure set up at any City park. Additional fees and insurance may be required. A list of those companies who have current insurance for portable structures in City parks is available at any customer service location. Insurance and deposit are required to have privately owned inflatables in any City park. Generators are required. Jumpers and structures are prohibited at The Park at Riverwalk. Beale Park Centennial Park City in the Hills Deer Peak Park Greystone Park Grissom Park Jastro Park Lowell Park Planz Park Pin Oak Park Saunders Park Siemon Park Wayside Park Wilson Park Windemere Park Windsor Park The City of Bakersfield is proud to announce our program offering online reservations of the following park facilities: Online Park Reservation now Available! adopt-a-bench jumpers & structures Smoking Near Playgrounds Prohibited State law prohibits any person from smoking within 25 feet of any playground or tot lot sandbox area. Violations of this law are punishable by a fine of $250 or more for each violation. (California Health and Safety Code Section 104495). Please be respectful of this law. 14 Parks & Sports Field Rentals Saunders Recreational Facility Hourly Rate (2 hr. minimum) ...$68 Deposit...................................................... $200 Park Area Rental Fees(Non-residents add $25 per reservation)Picnic Areas without Serving SheltersPicnic Area Half Day ........$91* Morning Block: 7:00am - 2:00pm Afternoon Block: 3:00pm - 10:00pm Picnic Area Full Day 7am -10pm..............$182* Picnic Areas with Serving SheltersHalf Day ............................$120 Full Day ............................$240 Special Event Use of Park Half Day .......$467 Special Event Use of Park Full Day .........$936 If you are unsure if the park you want to reserve has a Serving Shelter, please refer to page 18. Sports Field Rental *Non-residents add $25 per reservation Fields are available for rental provided they are not in use for City leagues or a day of recovery for the fields. There are 10 lighted softball fields: Mesa Marin Sports Complex (4), and Beach, MLK, Patriots (2), Planz, and Wayside Parks. There are 2 lighted soccer/rugby fields: Beach and Yokuts Parks. There is one unlighted soccer/rugby field at Beach Park. Hourly Rate* (2 hr. minimum) $26 Lights per hour (2 hr. minimum) $15 Softball Field Preparation ......$41 Mesa Marin Sports Complex or Tournament rentals, please call the Sports Division at (661) 322-9874. Kaiser Permanente Sports Village soccer field rentals, contact Julio Velez at (661) 809-9985, region73rc@gmail.com, or www.region73.org Permits/Additional Charges Late Fee ................................$32* Cancellation Fee ...................$31Rescheduling Fee .................$21 Alcohol Permit with rental ...$21 Alcohol Permit without rental $31 Special Event Permit* ..........$137* Special Event = Events open to the public , and/or including the sale or promotion of goods or services of any kind. Sound Permit* ......................$31 *Special events and events with sound permits require additional fees, permits, and documentation. Regional Park Area Rental Fees (Non-residents add $25 per reservation)The Park at River Walk Kaiser Permanente Sports VillageMesa Marin Sports ComplexPicnic Area Half Day ........$156 Morning Block:7:00am - 2:00pm Afternoon Block: 3:00pm - 10:00pm Picnic Area Full Day 7am - 10pm..............$312 Special Event Use of Park Half Day* $923 Special Event Use of Park Full Day* $1,845 All Regional Park Area Rentals are not available for online reservation. Exclusive use Rentals excludes sport fields & Dignity Health Amphitheatre. Dignity Health Amphitheatre can be booked through AEG at (661) 852-7300.Sister Cities Hourly Rate (4 hour block) ......$135 Deposit...................................................... $200 Events Involving City Staff Any event or rental which involves City Staff will be charged labor on an hourly basis at current costs. 15 Park Hours 5:00am - 10:00pm7 days a week Located throughout the City are 61 parks, including the Kern River Parkway. Many of these parks have facilities available for use when such use does not conflict with programmed City activities and events. All permits and reservation policy requirements are available at the department office or any customer service location. Parks and facilities are available for standard rental up to 120 calendar days in advance - no later than 1:00pm two business days prior to the date needed; special events are available 364 calendar days in advance - no later than three weeks prior to the date needed. Insurance, necessary documents, and additional fees may be required depending on the type of event. City residents must provide acceptable documentation. Reservations must be made in person. All fees subject to change pending City Council approval. Electric outlets are provided at most reservable areas, however, electricity is not guaranteed. Updated fees as of August 2021. Park Addresses Park Addresses 1. Aera Park ................................100 Jewetta Avenue2. Amberton Park ..............7000 School House Lane 3. Amtrak Station Playground .....601 Truxtun Ave. 4. Beach Park .........................................3400 21st St.5. Beale Park ................................500 Oleander Ave.6. Belcourt Park.....................3801 Windermere St. 7. Bill Park Greens Park ...........14001 Veracruz Dr. 8. Bridle Creek Park ..................7100 Pine Flat Dr. 9. Campus Park North ..............3700 Park View Dr.10. Campus Park South .......8800 District Boulevard11. Castle Park ..................................5900 Wilson Rd.12. Centennial Park .........................400 Montclair St. 13. Centennial Plaza .....................1001 Truxtun Ave. 14. Central Park at Mill Creek ................600 19th St.15. Challenger Park ............................5700 Akers Rd.16. City in the Hills Park...........10000 City Hills Dr.17. Coffee Rd. (Small Dog Park) N. of Olive along Coffee 18. Coral Keys Park ..........................6200 Harris Rd. 19. Corvallis Park .......................3101 Corvallis Lane20. Deer Peak Park ...........1200 Beckenham Parkway21. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park 1000 So. Owens St.22. Garden Park ..................8400 So. Laureglen Blvd. 23. Granite Pointe Park ...7914 Granite Pointe Pkwy. 24. Greystone Park ..............5709 Mountain Vista Dr.25. Grissom Park ................................5400 White Ln.26. Haggin Oaks Park ........9200 McInnes Boulevard27. Jastro Park ................................2900 Truxtun Ave. 28. Jefferson Park ...............................801 Bernard St. 29. Joshua Park .............................505 Homaker Place30. Kaiser Permanente Sports Village 9001 Ashe Rd.31. Kern River Parkway and Trail ..............32 miles32. Kroll Park .....................................7501 Kroll Way 33. Lowell Park ...........................................800 4th St. 34. McMurtrey Aquatic Center ................1325 Q St.35. Mesa Marin Sports Complex ..10315 Highway 17836. Patriots Park ..............1600 New Stine/5500 Ming 37. Pin Oak Park ..................3101 Pin Oak Park Blvd. 38. Planz Park .....................................1601 Planz Rd.39. Quailwood Park ...................7400 Quailwood Dr.40. River Oaks Park .........12608 Monterey Beach Dr.41. Saunders Park .................................3300 Palm St. 42. Seasons Park ................................5425 Harris Rd. 43. Siemon Park .............................3300 Redlands Dr.44. Silver Creek Park .........................7011 Harris Rd.45. Solera Gardens Park ............6010 Miramonte Dr.46. Stiern Park ...................................5201 Monitor St. 47. Stone Creek Park .........................8515 Akers Rd. 48. Tevis Park .....................................3701 Saddle Dr.49. The Park at River Walk ....11200 Stockdale Hwy.50. Tradewinds Park .................5510 Beach Rose Dr.51. University Park ...................4301 University Ave. 52. Uplands of the KR Pkwy. .......4415 Chester Ave. 53. Wayside Park ...............................1200 Ming Ave.54. Weill Park .............................................2601 Q. St.55. Weston Park .....................9215 Golden Wheat Dr.56. Westwold Park ........................7906 Westwold Dr. 57. Wilderness Park ...................5720 Wilderness Dr. 58. Wilson Park .................................2400 Wilson Rd.59. Windermere Park ...................3101 Bromley Way60. Windsor Park ......................515 Windsor Park Dr.61. Yokuts Park .................................4200 Empire Dr. Places of Interest A. Police Officers Memorial........1601 Truxtun Ave.B. Garces Memorial Circle ...Chester Ave. & 30th St. C. Kern Veterans Memorial ...........515 Truxtun Ave.D. Korean Veterans Memorial ....2900 Truxtun Ave. E. Liberty Garden ..........................1501 Truxtun Ave. F. Liberty Tree ..................................515 Truxtun Ave.G. San Miguel Comm. Grove Manor St. & Denise Ave.H. Sister City Gardens ..............................525 18th St. The City of Bakersfield has been improving citizen accessibility with its innovative Bakersfield mobile application since its launch in July 2014. You can report the following items directly to City staff via the online reporting application: • Deceased Animals • Encampments • Parks Equipment Issue • Parks Irrigation Issue • Illegal Dumping • Graffiti • Landscaping • Malfunctioning Street Lights • Malfunctioning Traffic Signals • Occupied Boarded Building • Potholes • Water Waste • Shopping Cart (abandoned) Bakersfield Mobile App 16 Park Locations 17 Drones Prohibited in City Parks City of Bakersfield Municipal Code (§12.56.050) prohibits drones from being flown in City Parks. Within the limits of any park, it is unlawful for any person, other than a duly authorized city employee in the performance of his or her duty, to do any of the following: Play or practice golf or archery, fly motor-driven model aircraft, or throw a javelin, shotput, hammer, boomerang, or other dangerous projectile or launch any type of rocket device, regardless of the power source. Park Amenities Park Amenities Guide Siz e i n A c r e s # o f G r o u p P i c n i c Are a s Se r v i n g S h e l t e r Ba r b e q u e G r i l l s Re s t r o o m s Pla y g r o u n d s Le a s h F r e e A r e a Am p h i t h e a t r e Wi- F i Mu l t i - P u r p o s e Ro o m So f t b a l l F i e l d (li g h t e d ) Ba c k s t o p So c c e r / R u g b y Fie l d ( l i g h t e d ) So c c e r / R u g b y Fie l d ( u n l i g h t e d ) Ba s k e t b a l l C o u r t s Gy m n a s i u m Te n n i s C o u r t s Vo l l e y b a l l C o u r t s Pa v i l i o n Sw i m m i n g P o o l Wa t e r S p r a y P a r k Sk a t e P a r k Ho r s e s h o e P i t s Dis c G o l f C o u r s e Ex e r c i s e S t a t i o n s Pic k l e b a l l C o u r t s 1. Aera Park 40 2. Amberton Park 3 3. Amtrak Station Playground 4. Beach Park 32 1 5. Beale Park 7 2 6. Belcourt Park 8.3 7. Bill Park Greens Park 3 8. Campus Park North 8 9. Campus Park South 12 10. Castle Park 4 11. Centennial Park 10 2 12. Centennial Plaza 1 13. Central Park at Mill Creek 4 14. Challenger Park 5 15. City in the Hills Park 10 2 16 Coffee Road (Small Dog Park).5 17. Coral Keys Park 2 18. Corvallis Park 6 19. Deer Peak Park 6 1 20. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park 13 2 21. Garden Park 6 22. Granite Pointe Park 4 23. Greystone Park 8 1 24. Grissom Park 12 2 25. Haggin Oaks Park 10 26. Jastro Park 9 2 27. Jefferson Park 9 1 28. Joshua Park 2 29. Kaiser Permanente Sports Village 50 1 30. Kern River Parkway and Trail 22 31. Kroll Park 4 32. Lowell Park 9 1 33. McMurtrey Aquatic Center 34. Mesa Marin Sports Complex 20 1 35. Patriots Park 20 4 36. Pin Oak Park 17 1 37. Planz Park 8 3 38. Quailwood Park 6 39. River Oaks Park 10 40. Saunders Park 11 3 41. Seasons Park 10 42. Siemon Park 9 1 43. Silver Creek Park 14 2 44. Solera Gardens Park 4 45. Stiern Park 5 46. Stonecreek Park 6 47. Tevis Park 9 48. The Park at River Walk 32 6 49. Tradewinds Park 8 50. University Park 11 51. Uplands of the Kern River Pkwy.14 52. Wayside Park 14 3 53. Weill Park 2 54. Weston Park 6 55. Westwold Park 4 56. Wilderness Park 5 57. Wilson Park 8 1 58. Windermere Park 6 1 59. Windsor Park 6 1 60. Yokuts Park 18 3 18 would like to invite you in honoring and remembering those heroes that paid the ultimate sacrifice. Saturday, September 11, 2021 Bakersfield Fire Department - Station 15 1315 Buena Vista Road Bakersfield, CA 93311 9:30 a.m. - Morning Ceremony 7:00 p.m. - Evening Ceremony Portrait of a Warrior Gallery will be memorializing the 27 local Kern County residents that were called to duty with a Roll Call Ceremony during the Evening Ceremony. Shuttles from the Riverwalk Park area will run throughout the day. 9am-12pm Model T Club sponsors Event Schedule 7:30 AM RegistraƟon 8:00 AM Breakfast Opens ANY QUESTIONS?? 9:00 AM Event Begins Mayde Hurley, 661‐587‐0221 10:00 AM Concessions mcisneros1@brookdale.com 11:30 AM Raffle & 50/50 on Main Stage & Awards Entry Fee Open to All Vehicles RegistraƟon ends September 13th, 2021 Each Registrant will receive a goodie bag, coffee & donuts, hotdogs and beverages. Name:____________________ Address:________________________ City:_________________ State:_________ Zipcode:_______________ Phone:___________________ Email:___________________________ Car:___________ Year:_______ Make:_________ Model:___________ I, the undersigned, have adequate insurance based on my state requirements and accept full responsibility for the welfare of my vehicle while I aƩend Brookdale Riverwalk’s Car Show at 350 Calloway Drive Bakersfield, CA 93312, and hold harmless the host, host parƟcipants and aƩendees. In addiƟon, no outside liquor will be permiƩed on premise. If discovered the aƩendee will be disqualified without refund and escorted off site by security. Print Name: ____________________ Signature:_____________________ Date:_________________ Thank you for your support and parƟcipaƟon. See you soon!!! SEASON TICKET INFORMATION Bakersfield Condors 661-324-PUCK (7825) www.bakersfieldcondors.com Bakersfield Symphony 661-323-7928 www.BSOnow.org UPCOMING EVENTS Sept 9, 2021 – Los Angeles Azules 8:00 PM November 28, 2021 – Gabriel Iglesias 7:00 PM October 2, 2021 – Luke Combs 7:00 PM $66.50, $46.50, $36.50 On Sale Now $88 to $22 On Sale Now $66.50, $52.50, $42.50 On Sale Now May 25, 2022 – Matchbox Twenty 7:00 PM June 16, 2022 – Chris Stapleton 7:00 PM $95, $75, $55 $40, $30, $20 On Sale 8/31 April 9, 2021 – Jo Koy 8:00 PM September 25 – Hank Williams Jr 8:00 PM $147, $97, $75, $65, $45, $32 On Sale Now January 21, 2022 – JoJo Siwa 7:00 PM $179.50 to $39.50 On Sale Now October 10 – WWE SuperShow 7:00 PM $199. $149, $90, $70 On Sale Now $66.50, $46.50, $36.50 On Sale Now $39 to $199 On Sale Now $113.75 to $43.75 On Sale Now October 9 – Myke Towers 8:00 PM Buy tickets at www.mechanicsbankarena.com or AXS.com $110, $90, $80, $75, $65, $40 On Sale Now December 3 – BSO: Home For The Holidays 6:00 PM November 6 – BSO: Mozart & More 6:00 PM $45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now November 14, 2021 – Cirque Musica Holiday 5:00 PM October 9 – BSO: Bruch & Dvorak 6:00 PM$45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now $52, $32 On Sale Now $85, $75, $65, $55, $45 On Sale Now September 25 – Bronco 8:00 PM September 10 – Daughtry 8:00 PM October 10 – Brett Young 8:00 PM October 16 – Grupo Canaveral 8:00 PM$125-$40 On Sale Now $45, $35, $30, $20 On Sale Now $85, $65, $50, $35 On Sale Now May 8. 2022 – Celtic Woman 3:00 PM February 15, 2022 – Disney Princess The Concert 7:00 PM $20-$78 On Sale Now $150, $59, $39 On Sale Now September 8 – Chicago 8:00 PM $99, $79, $59, $49, $39 On Sale Now $50 ($25 Child) to $200 On Sale Now September 11 – Praise In The Park 2:00 PM $62, $52, $42, $32 On Sale Now October 16 – Jason Bonham’s Led Zep Eve 8:00 PM