Cool relief and fun flow in these spray parks

The Bakersfield Californian
Updated ·1 min read

Jun. 4—Imagine this: Out from a serpent's mouth no bone-melting flames emerge, but rather soothing water immediately providing relief — and fun! — during the warm summer months.

This experience will be shared by many as city of Bakersfield and North of the River Recreation and Park District spray parks are open and water flows from their spigots. Consider this fun rather than jumping in the Kern River, which public safety officials have repeatedly warned is even more dangerous than usual with this year's high flows.

Here's where to go:

The city of Bakersfield operates its amenities from 1 to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. The spray parked are closed Mondays for maintenance, except for holidays. These hours will last until Labor Day.

Beale Park, 500 Oleander Ave.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, 1000 South Owens St.

Greystone Park, 5709 Mountain Vista Drive

Jastro Park, 2900 Truxtun Ave.

Jefferson Park, 801 Bernard St.

Planz Park, 1601 Planz Road

Saunders Park, 3300 Palm St.

Siemon Park, 3300 Redlands Drive

Wayside Park, 1200 Ming Ave.