North Beardsley Skatepark
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4.2(59)
Location
Bakersfield, California
Entry
Paid
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North Beardsley Skatepark has a mix of features including a bowl/halfpipe-style section, quarters, banks, and multiple slide/rail elements, so you can get plenty of lines to practice. Go earlier in the day if you want to avoid crowds, and be mindful that some reviewers report issues with homeless use of the bowl and general safety at night.
At a Glance
WCRestrooms
Materialsmooth concrete
Features
BowlVert RampRailsLedgesStairsManual Pads
Wheelchair accessible entrance and wheelchair accessible parking lot are available. Reviewers mention bathrooms in the park and a hamburger joint next door. Some skaters note the bowl is used as a restroom by homeless people, and there are concerns about crime/homeless presence and teens cussing; early morning is described as a good time to avoid crowds. One reviewer mentions the park removed a big hill with a lookout.
Hours
- Friday
- 6AM-10PM
- Monday
- 6AM-10PM
- Sunday
- 6AM-10PM
- Tuesday
- 6AM-10PM
- Saturday
- 6AM-10PM
- Thursday
- 6AM-10PM
- Wednesday
- 6AM-10PM
Community Voice
Skaters generally describe North Beardsley as a fun, well-built park with smooth runs and a variety of obstacles, including a bowl/halfpipe area, quarters, banks, and rail/ledge features. Multiple reviewers mention it being good for kids and that it can be a chill place, especially earlier in the day. The main complaints are about safety and cleanliness concerns at times (homeless people using the bowl as a restroom, crime/homeless presence, and disruptive teens), plus at least one note about the surface being slippery.
Overall Sentiment
50%
Pros
- Smooth runs and good transitions/pumping through the park
- Variety of features (halfpipe/bowl area, quarter pipe, banks, and multiple lines)
- Has rails/ledges and a manual pad for dialing in basics
- Bathrooms are available and the park is described as clean by some visitors
- Good for kids and family-friendly atmosphere reported by reviewers
Cons
- Homeless people reportedly use the bowl as a restroom
- Safety/crime concerns and negative experiences reported, especially at night
- Some teens hang out and cuss; parents may need to stay with kids
- One reviewer says the surface can be slippery
- Park is described by at least one reviewer as small and needing more banks
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