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The Park at River Walk
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,426 Google reviews · Running trail in Bakersfield, California · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Paved
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from The Park at River Walk's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
32-acre park with an amphitheater surrounded by water featuring various live music performances.
What runners say about The Park at River Walk
“A really nice well maintained park with many areas for spreading out so you're not crowded next to other people.”
“Nice park with picnic tables and benches with beautiful views .”
Nice park with picnic tables and benches with beautiful views . There is something here for every age. Play structure and walking / biking / running paths. Safe area with a lot of people . The park is also very dog friendly.
This is a very popular place to walk or jog. It has wide walking paths allowing passing other pedestrians easily. There are two lakes connected by a flowing brook. It attracts a variety of water fowl year round.
This park offers a nice open area to get outside and enjoy the weather on a good day. There are lots of paved paths and benches weaving through grass fields surrounding a little lake. There are grills and shaded areas for large groups. There's also a playground and bike paths.
Celebrated 3 birthdays on 09/26/23 at the Park at River Walk. It was a beautiful place to have a quick picnic. The area was clean and kept. Several people were out walking their dogs. I will definitely come back.
Trail conditions & character
“Nice park with picnic tables and benches with beautiful views .”
“There are plenty of paths for walking your dog, taking a stroll, but be careful of kids on bikes and scooters.”
“There are lots of paved paths and benches weaving through grass fields surrounding a little lake.”
“The path is wheelchair accessible and can be a great family adventure.”
Plan your run at The Park at River Walk
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfacePaved — asphalt or concrete. Fast and predictable, runnable year-round, and fine with a stroller
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebakersfieldcity.us
- Phone(661) 326-3866
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–10 PM |
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