North Beardsley Skatepark – Bakersfield, California
★4.3(60 Google reviews)
Ranked #2 of 7 skate parks in Bakersfield by visitor rating
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About
North Beardsley Skatepark is a well-constructed Bakersfield destination offering smooth flowing transitions and versatile features for all skill levels. The park features a substantial 90° vert drop, halfpipe, quarter pipe, manual pad, and steel rail obstacles. Visitors praise the seamless pump-through design that connects multiple runs without forcing you into the bowl. Whether you're dialing in fundamental tricks on the flat bar and ledges or progressing to advanced transitions, this park delivers. Open from 6 AM to 10 PM daily, it's become a beloved community hub where local youth showcase impressive skills. The chill atmosphere makes it perfect for both skaters and spectators.
What visitors say
★★★★★
“This is a really nice skatepark. You can pump through and around the entire thing which makes a really nice smooth run through. Pump right into the halfpipe and just float out and down the spine.. so many different smooth runs without ever getting into the bowl. It has a huge…”
★★★★★
“This skatepark almost got four stars because it has pretty much everything and the construction is well done. I just think if the flat bar was a few inches lower and had more space away from the grass that would make that flat ground section perfect. Other than that I really…”
★★★★★
“This is a fun park with a fun smaller bowl. It has a big quarter pipe on one side of the park, two nipples, and two banks on the other side. It does have a stair set with a low handrail. As well as a manual pad with a steel board slide rail.
All and all it’s a fun park when the …”
★★★★★
“This is one if the best things the city could have done for the youths here! We love going to watch them skate and do tricks, some of these kids are so good at what they do! They are amazing to watch!”
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