Central Park at Mill Creek, Bakersfield

Central Park at Mill Creek is bounded by 21st, 19th and R Streets. The Bakersfield Museum of Art and the Bakersfield Community House are adjacent to the park. The park was originally established in 1937 along the Kern Island Canal. Local authorities decided to redevelop the park in 2009, and Meyer Civil Engineering has spearheaded this project. The park currently occupies 1.5 acres and features the New Mill Creek covered bridge, concrete walkways, and fountains. Construction continues, however, and there are further plans to transform the canal into a lake and build more facilities. Even with the building going on, the park is a fun place to visit.