River Walk

The Park at River Walk (also known as "River Walk Park") is a public park located in Bakersfield, California. The park is 32 acres (130,000 m2), and contains two lakes connected by a stream. It is also the location of the Spectrum Amphitheater (formally known as the Bright House Amphitheater, before the company's corporate restructuring in August 2016), one of two large outdoor theaters in Bakersfield (the other is the Outdoor Theater at Bakersfield College). The park is located next to the Kern River Bike Trail. It is also located near the Calloway Drive Interchange for the Westside Parkway.

The park consists of two lakes, which also act as water recharge basins for ground water. The upper lake has a surface area of 3 acres (12,000 m2). The lower lake is 2 acres (8,100 m2) and has become a popular fishing spot. Both lakes are connected by a stream that winds through the park. Four bridges cross the stream. The centerpiece of the park is the Bright House Amphitheater. The stage was designed to appear to be an island, with the lake behind it and a stream running in front. An access road, hidden from the seating area, allows for large equipment to be moved in.[2]
Other amenities include six covered picnic areas, with seating capacities ranging from 16 to 48 people. There are also many other individual picnic tables and barbecues scattered throughout the park, as well as a playground. There is also a gazebo located on the west side.[3]
The park was designed as a rural retreat, similar in style to mountain recreation areas. Both architectural designs, as well as landscaping, were chosen to further this goal. The primary style for the buildings is river rock walls and brown tile roofs. The foot bridges have metal arch support, with a wood plank floor. A similar style bridge (with concrete instead of wood) crosses the Kern River near the park as a short extension to the bike path. Most of the plants used in the park are native to the river. However, the park, as well as the surrounding neighborhood, also uses an abundance of flowering trees, which adds a different look each season. Via Wikipedia