Bakersfield is a desert city located on the Kern River in California. It is known for oil fields, agriculture, and fine arts. However, skateboarders will be happy to know that Bakersfield also has some very good skateparks. One of the countries best skateparks designers and builders have constructed two skateparks here since 2014.

Whether you’re a street skater who likes to skate ledges and rails or a transition skater looking for a bowl, Bakersfield definitely has a skatepark to suit your needs. These are the best skateparks in Bakersfield.

Best Skateparks In Bakersfield, California

Planz Park Skatepark

Planz Park Skatepark was designed and built in 2014 by Spohn Ranch. This 7,000 square foot facility consists of both street and transition terrain that will suit a variety of skateboarders.

The street course includes two hubba ledges, bump-to-ledge, out ledge, flat ledges, stair set, down rails, flat bar, A-frame with two rails, bump-to-manual pad, quarter pipes, big bank ramp, and a pump bump. As for transition there is a nice bowl with a shallow and deep end, and steel coping.

PLANZ PARK SKATEPARK
Hours: 6am – 9pm
Address: 1543-1657 Planz Rd, Bakersfield, CA

North Beardsley Skatepark

North Beardsley Skatepark is a cool and compact 8,000 square foot concrete skateboarding facility located in north Bakersfield. Built by Spohn Ranch in 2018 it features a mix of transition and street elements.

There is a central peanut-shaped bowl with different depths that is surrounded by bank ramps, manual pad and ledge, two hubba ledges, stair set, handrail, flat bar, flat ledge, corner banks, and a long quarter pipe with an extension.

This is a well-designed skatepark that is suitable for anyone from a beginner to a professional.

NORTH BEARDSLEY SKATEPARK
Hours: 6am – 10pm
Address: 901 Airport Dr, Bakersfield, CA

Beach Park Skatepark

Beach Park Skatepark is Bakersfield’s longest surviving skateboarding facility and is also a local favorite. This large concrete skatepark has a mix of terrain that includes a pool-style bowl with stairs, pool coping, and a deep and shallow end. The street elements here a made up of handrails, a stair set, up-gap, pyramids, quarter pipes, and bank ramps.

Recently, a long awaited LED lighting system was installed so the skatepark is now open until 11pm every night.

BEACH PARK SKATEPARK
Hours: 6am – 11pm
Address: 3500 21st St, Bakersfield, CA