Planz Park is a neighborhood park in Bakersfield offering a variety of recreation options for kids and families. While the playground is on the smaller side, the park stands out for its dedicated skate park, which includes concrete ramps, rails, stairs, and other features for skateboarders.
Families will also find a shaded playground with slides and swings, additional climbing and exercise-style equipment, a basketball court, a baseball / softball field with bleachers, picnic areas and open grassy space.
Seasonal Spray Park: A small spray park provides another option for warm-weather play. The spray park is free and open to the public and is scheduled during the 2026 summer season from Memorial Day weekend all the way through Labor Day weekend from 11 AM to 6 PM, Tuesday through Sunday. Seasonal schedules may change, so families visiting specifically for water play should check current City information before heading out.
The park also has reservable group areas available through the City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks system, making it an option for family gatherings and other group activities.
Park Amenities:
- Dedicated skate park with ramps, rails, stairs, and ledges
- Small shaded playground
- Climbing/exercise-style equipment
- Small seasonal spray park
- Basketball court
- Baseball/softball field with bleachers
- Reservable group/picnic areas with tables
- Open grassy areas
Macaroni KID Tip: The skate park is the feature that sets Planz Park apart. For families with kids interested in skateboarding or similar activities, this park may be worth knowing about. The traditional playground is fairly small compared with some other Bakersfield parks.
