Looking for a cool way to beat the heat this summer? Spray parks offer a free water park style option for your family to cool down, while spending the day outdoors. Bakersfield has a number of spray parks that will be operational all summer long. In addition to free spray parks, Bakerfield offers recreational swimming at multiple community pools for just a small fee. Check out our list to see which park is closest to you, and then grab your swimsuit and towel for a fun day in the sun!

Spray Park Schedule Summer 2024

North of the River Recreation Park District

May 24-September 7 (7 days a week)

Madison Grove Park

10115 Norris Rd.

12pm-4pm

Emerald Cove Park  

4303 Patton Way

3pm-7pm

Riverview Park

401 Willow Dr.

12pm-4pm

North Meadows Park

3300 McCray St.

3pm-7pm

San Lauren Park

4101 Mohawk St.

12pm-4pm

Polo Community Park

11801 Noriega Rd.

3pm-7pm

Silver Oak Park

15855 Opus One Dr.

12pm-4pm

Sears Park

444 Norris Rd.

3pm-7pm

City of Bakersfield Parks & Recreation

May 24-September 2 (Closed on Mondays)

Beale Park

1904 Palm St.

11am-6pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

1000 S. Owens St.

11am-6pm

Greystone Park

5709 Mountain Vista Dr.

11am-6pm

Jastro Park

2900 Truxtun Ave.

11am-6pm

Planz Park

1601 Planz Rd.

11am-6pm

Saunders Park

3300 Palm St.

11am-6pm

Siemon Park

3300 Redlands Dr.

11am-6pm

Wayside Park

1200 Ming Ave.

11am-6pm

Mesa Marin Sports Complex

10315 Highway 178 11am-6pm

City of Bakersfield Parks & Recreation

Recreational Swimming Pools

McMurtrey Aquatic Center ($4 per person, guests 2 and under are free)

1325 Q St. Suite 200

Mon-Thurs: 1pm-3:30pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm

Silver Creek Park ($1 per person, guests 2 and under are free)

7011 Harris Rd.

Tues-Fri: 1pm-3:30pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm

Jefferson Park ($1 per person, guests 2 and under are free)

801 Bernard St.

Tues-Fri: 1pm-3:30pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr Park ($1 per person, guests 2 and under are free)

1000 S. Owens St.

Tues-Fri: 1pm-3:30pm, Sat & Sun 1pm-5pm