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Beach Park (3400 21st St)
4.2★ · 1,300 Google ratings · Bakersfield, California
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
240 ft away · free
Access
5am to 10pm
Restrooms
Yes · 100 ft away
Cost
Free
Children
Reported good for young kids
Crowds
Quietest Tue 8am
Map of Beach Park (3400 21st St)
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Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 12 visitors · 2015–2026
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 11 visitors · 2015–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2015–2026
Excellent skate park for beginners
The well-maintained skate park has varied difficulty levels and welcoming community, making it suitable for children learning.
Visit in early morning hours
Multiple reviewers note the park is peaceful and quiet before mid-morning, with better conditions for families before crowds arrive.
Bring cleaning supplies for picnics
Reviewers report picnic tables range from recently maintained to extremely dirty, so bring wipes or plan to clean before eating.
Watch for ground squirrel holes
The grass has abundant holes dug by ground squirrels that create tripping hazards, especially when running or walking.
Plan visits when Kern River has water
The river is often dried up, but reviews note it occasionally flows after winter rains, making visits more.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
77°F · clear
Wind
5 mph from the NNW
UV index
8 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 5:30 AM.
Crowds
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📍 3400 21st St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
🅿 Parking 240 ft from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 100 ft away
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Where do you park at Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 240 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
Does Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 100 ft from the listing.
When is Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Tue 8am and the busiest at Wed 7pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
