Kern River Parkway Park paths
?Kern River Parkway Park paths: 1.4 miles of bike paths in and around Bakersfield, CA. OpenStreetMap doesn't record the surface for much of it, so we can't score it yet. 98% of it is away from cars. There's a playground, restrooms and parking within half a mile.
1.4 mi · 98% away from cars
It may still be great for kids. Check the surface before you go.
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Best place to start
Park at Beach Park, off Rosedale Highway, right by the trail. From the lot, restrooms are about 300 feet away and a playground is about 500 feet away.
- The trail
- Playground
- Restroom
- Parking
- Best place to start
Playgrounds and restrooms within half a mile are shown. Parking lots are shown if they're within about 200 m (one or two blocks), plus the closest one. Tap a dot or icon for its name.
Close by
Parks within half a mile of the trail, closest first, and what they have.
- Kern River Parkway Park (along the trail): 1 restroom and 1 parking lot
- Beach Park (along the trail): 1 playground, 2 restrooms and 3 parking lots
- The Park at River Walk (along the trail): 2 playgrounds and 2 restrooms
Gear for this ride
Short and sweet
A good length for a balance bike or a first pedal bike. Find the right size by inseam, not age. Kids' bike size chart
Helmets on
A helmet that fits sits level, two fingers above the eyebrows. Here's what to look for. Kids' helmets
Snack stops
Snacks and water keep a ride happy. Spill-proof cups help for kids in a seat. Snacks and water
Nearby trails
These trails connect to or come within a block or two of Kern River Parkway Park paths.
- 24th Street · 0.7 mi · score unknown
- Kern River Parkway · 24.5 mi · kid score 97
More Bakersfield trails
- Cross Valley Canal · 1.5 mi · kid score 100
- Northeast BIke Path · 3.8 mi · kid score 86
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