City of Bakersfield Fall 2021 Recreation & Parks Community Events, activites & Parks Information Pickleball Clinics 2021 www.bakersfieldparks.us Content Customer Service Locations Aquatics No transactions will be taken 30 minutes prior to closing Lap Swimming ..............................8 City Hall North Fitness ...........................................8 Administration Offices Community Centers Monday - Friday ● 8:00am - 5:00pm Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ........6-7 1600 Truxtun Ave. Silver Creek ..................................4 Bakersfield, CA 93301 Facility Rentals (661) 326-FUNN (3866) Community Centers ..................4, 6 Fax: (661) 852-2140 Park Picnic Areas ........................15 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Saunders Recreational Facility .....5 Community Center Sports Fields................................15 Monday - Friday ● 8:00am - 4:50pm General Information 1000 So. Owens St., Bakersfield, CA 93307 (661) 322-9874 ● Fax: (661) 852-2179 Activity Registration Form .........12 Locations Map ............................17 McMurtrey Aquatic Center Park Addresses ............................16 Monday - Friday ● 8:00am - 5:00pm Park Amenities ............................18 1325 Q St. Suite 200, Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 852-7430 ● Fax: (661) 852-7434 Park Information & Policies ..13-14 Program Information & Policies 13-14 Silver Creek Community Center Programs & Classes Monday - Friday ● 11:00am - 4:00pm After-School Youth .......................7 7011 Harris Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93313 Fitness ......................................4 - 8 (661) 665-8033 ● Fax: (661) 852-2033 Sports Adults ............................................5 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. Find us on Mail-In Registration Form is on page 12. Mail Facebook! City of Bakersfield completed form with check made payable to Recreaton & Parks “City of Bakersfield” to: Recreation and Parks Residency Status rd Fees vary for some activities and rentals depending 1600 Truxtun Avenue 3 Floor on residency status. City residents, anyone living Bakersfield, CA 93301 within the City limits, not including County pockets, must provide acceptable documentation Stop by and register at an office near you. such as driver’s license, imprinted checks, utility Office locations and hours above. bills, etc. Solicitations The City of Bakersfield Department of Recreation and Parks staff do not solicit funds door-to-door. Fees All rental and registration fees are subject to change Please report any suspicious solicitation to the pending City Council approval. Bakersfield Police Department at (661) 327-7111. 2 Content 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. OUR MISSION: Recreation and Parks enhances the quality of life through a variety of programs, parks, and partnerships. MAYOR Karen Goh City Manager Christian Clegg 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 volunteer to Adopt - a - park VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES THE CITY WILL PROVIDE: • 1 year Adoption Agreement • Signage in designated park • 6 minimum cleanups per year • Gloves • Open to families, organizations and agencies • Trash bags The Park at River Walk, Kaiser Permanente Sports • Hauling Village, and Mesa Marin Sports Complex are not Call 661-326-3866 or visit our website for more available to adopt. info! Playground rehab: Seasons Park Be sure to check our website and Facebook to see which other parks will be receiving updates and renovations throughout the year! Before After 3 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. Silver Creek Summer Camp 2021 Pavilion (no chairs) $47 per hr. Table & Chair Set-up $86 for event (100 chairs, 12 tables) Bonsai Zumba with Rosie 10 + yrs $20 10+ yrs $5/ $25 Learn how to grow and maintain bonsai. A materials list This fast-paced program is for youth and adults. Zumba with locations to purchase will be provided at the first fuses hypnotic Latin and international rhythms and easy to class. Held at SC. Instructed by Jack Reynolds. follow moves to create a dynamic fitness program that tones Activity # 330054 and sculpts the body. Participants should wear comfortable 3rd Wednesday of each month clothes and tennis shoes, and bring water and a hand towel. 6:30-9:00pm Instructed by Rosie Vasquez. A: TBA Activity # 330058 Tuesdays & Thursdays Clogging 5:30 - 6:30pm Session Dates 7+ yr $6/$20 1: Sept. 7 - Sept. 30 This fast-paced class will teach traditional American folk 2: October 5- October 28 dance. Clogging develops balance, coordination, and flexibility, and builds stamina. Held at SC. Zumba with Mike Instructed by Loni O’Donley. Activity # 330010 13+ yrs, FREE Thursdays If you are looking for a great workout ranging from medium to high intensity then come join my class. You Class Times will not regret it. Nothing is more important to us than A: Beginners 6:30 - 7pm our health, safety and well-being in our community. B: Easy Interm. 7 - 7:45pm People need to move, they need to dance and even C: Interm./Adv. 7:45 - 8:30pm NOW more than EVER. One of the most important Session Dates things you can you do right now is exercise. WE NEED 1: September 9- September 30 OUR FITNESS COMMUNITY. During times of stress 2: October 7- October 28 dancing is a great medicine for us. Instructed by Mike Audie. $16 for ages 15 and under Tuesdays 9am $20 for ages 16 and up Wednesdays 6:30- 7:30pm 3rd Wednesday of the month will only by at 9am Beginning September 7 4 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. Roller Hockey Programs All Roller Hockey participants must have USA Contact: Glen Mears Roller Sports Insurance and own equipment. [email protected] Roller Hockey Adult Pick-Up League 14+ yrs. $5 14+ yrs. $120 Drop in and bring your friends! Keep fit while having fun in this Interested in teaching a This program is open to all adults. competitive league! Registration class for the City? Participants pay on site and must includes pre-season game, 10 Share your talent with have their own equipment. Held at season games, all-star game, and others! SRF. playoffs. Held at SRF. Call 661-326-3866 Thursdays: 7:30- 9:00pm Activity # 337027 Begins September 21 Dates: Sept. 21 - Dec. 14 Tuesdays: 7:00 & 8:00 Sports Beginner’s Pickleball clinic 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 Jayne Activity # 321040-02 Age Range: 18+ 2021 kern county Dates: Wednesday 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29 youth cross country Time: 8:30am- 10:00am City of Bakersfield/Fast Track Lamont/Kern Track club Location: Jastro Park Date: Saturday, September 25 Fee: $104 per Person Time: 10:00 a.m. Online Registration ONLY @ bakersfieldcity.us Location: Yokuts Park Deadline to register: September 3, 2021 For more info call 322-9874 5 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Center 1000 South Owens St. (661) 322-9874 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 Adult Fitness Center Drop-In Basketball 16+ yrs. FREE 6+ yrs. FREE Weight lifting and fitness training equipment Looking for some recreational fun? The gymnasium opens offered! Available equipment: for drop-in basketball for youth and adults. This supervised • Lateral Pull Down • Chest Press activity is a great way to burn off that excess energy! Held at • Pectoral Machine • Shoulder Press MLK. • Abdomen Machine • Biceps Curl Mon/ Wed/ Friday • Leg Press • Leg Extension Adults Only: 8:00am - 12:30am • Treadmills • Incline Sit-ups All Ages: 2:30 - 4:45pm • Bench Curl APPOINTMENTS ONLY: Please call the center to make an Monday - Friday 8am - 12:30pm appointment. APPOINTMENTS ONLY: Please call the center to make an appointment. Parent Enrichment FREE Meals Program Parents with participating children, FREE This program is designed to give parents the 2 - 18 yrs. FREE opportunity to embrace the MLK Community The MLK Center will host a free meals program in Center’s after-school program. Parents will be able to partnership with the Kern County Superintendent of participate in the scheduled activities with their Schools.