Kern County Parks and Recreation Department can provide information on all county parks, including activities allowed and amenities.
Buena Vista Aquatic Recreational Area: (1,585 acres) Located about 25 miles southwest of Bakersfield and 12 miles northeast of Taft. There are two lakes for boating, jet skiing and fishing. There are also campgrounds, picnic areas and...
Greenhorn Mountain Park: (160 acres) Located 50 miles northeast of Bakersfield, between Glennville and Wofford Heights near Lake Isabella. There are cabins and dormitories for groups (reservations required) and family campsites. Snow...
Leroy Jackson Park: (13 acres) Run in conjunction with city of Ridgecrest. The park offers picnic sites, covered shelter for groups, playground equipment and a sports complex. It is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Maturango Museum...