Posts with tag 'Parks'

If you love nature, you won't want to miss this important holiday: Nature Photography Day. It falls on Tuesday, June 15th this year, and it's the perfect excuse to snap some photos of yourself enjoying nature's beauty. This raises the question: What are some of the best spots for nature shots in the Bakersfield area? Our agents have some recommendations. 

• The Park at River Walk: 1200 Stockdale Hwy., Bakersfield, CA 93311
  At The Park at River Walk, you could snap some pictures of yourself sitting along the river, leaning against a tree, or standing on one of the little bridges that stretch across the creeks.
  
  This charming park has a pond with ducks and fish, a playground for kids, and lots of trails for walking and bike riding. It's a great place to stop with kids or with your dog. Just note that dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. You could even snap a family photo as you all enjoy lunch at a picnic table. There are restrooms on-site, free WiFi, and barbecue grills for public use.

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Sometimes we all need a break from screens and technology—a little digital detox, if you will. Luckily, spring is a mighty fine time to go for a hike in the Bakersfield area.

It's the perfect season, offering sunny skies and not-too-hot, not-too-cold weather. Our agents are excited to hit the trail, and we hope to see you out there at some of these scenic Bakersfield hiking spots!

• Hart Park - Bakersfield, CA 93308
  Spanning 370 acres alongside the Kern River, Hart Park is one of Bakersfield's most popular spots to take a break from city life and enjoy the outdoors. The park offers rugged, open terrain and shady groves of trees crisscrossed by a vast network of trails. The 2-mile Hart Park Trail is the most heavily used trail and is popular among joggers and dog walkers. To get a little farther off the beaten path, follow the 6.5-mile trek known as the Hart Park Big Loop. Hart Park is a short drive from many of these Bakersfield homes for sale and also offers two small lakes that are great for fishing.

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Central California is a great place to explore by bicycle, and fall is the perfect time for a bike ride. It's one of the things our agents love the most about life in the Bakersfield area.

We're just minutes from the Kern River, Sequoia National Forest, and the Sierra Nevada. If you're looking for an opportunity to enjoy some fantastic scenery and get a good workout this fall, you have a lot of great pathways to choose from. 

• Hart Memorial Park - Alfred Harrell Hwy, Bakersfield, CA 93308
  One of Kern County's oldest parks, Hart Memorial Park was founded in 1929 and spans more than 1,000 acres, including shady picnic areas, a fishing lake, playgrounds, and several miles of multi-use trails. It's all just minutes from these Bakersfield homes for sale. Mountain bikers have many possible routes to choose from, but a perennial favorite is a 6-mile singletrack trail known simply as the "Long Loop," which encircles the park. It can be a hot, dry adventure even in fall, so be sure to bring plenty of water.

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If you're looking for a getaway close to home, you'll love a visit to the serene shores of Lake Ming. Located just outside of Bakersfield, Lake Ming is one of the gems within the Kern River County Park. With so many autumn travel plans currently paused, our agents encourage you to round up your friends and family for a fun-filled weekend visiting Lake Ming.

A Fun Oasis by the Greenhorn Mountains

Whether you're new to the area or have called Bakersfield home for your entire life, you've surely heard about Lake Ming. Dedicated to Floyd Ming in 1959, this 104-acre artificial reservoir was created on a tributary of the Kern River, the Kern River County Park Dam. For over 50 years, residents and visitors alike have enjoyed spent hours of time enjoying everything Lake Ming and Kern River County Park have to offer. Plan your next long weekend at Lake Ming with these activities.

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