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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1908 |
| Jurisdiction | Bakersfield, California |
| Headquarters | City Hall North |
| Annual budget | $16 million (2009-10) |
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| Website | bakersfieldparks.us/ |
The Department of Recreation and Parks is a department of the city of Bakersfield, California. It is responsible for the maintenance of the city's lands which include: parks, natural preserves, and streetscapes. It also runs recreational programs throughout the year at various locations throughout the city. The department also runs the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center and McMurtrey Aquatic Center. Although there are incorporated areas in the northwest, the city does not have any parks in that region. They are instead maintained by the North of the River Recreation and Parks District. The department has been accredited by the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies.[1]