Hart Memorial Park
Hart Park is one of Kern County’s oldest parks. The park was dedicated in 1929 as the Kern River Park, and renamed in 1947 for Kern County Supervisor John O. Hart.
The 370 acres of Hart Park along the Kern River.
Activities & Amenities
Spending time alone in nature is good for your mental and emotional health.
Two lakes of 10 acres with trout, catfish, bass fishing (state license required)
Wildlife habitat: kit fox, possum, raccoon, beaver, muskrat, skunk, white egret, blue heron, ducks
Individual and group picnic spots with tables and grills. Alcohol with Permit from the Kern County Parks Division.
Parking lot at east park entrance for access to hiking and equestrian trails
Children’s playgrounds
Fishing spots
What Visitors Says
Google Reviews
Today the park wasn’t full and those that were there were enjoying the park peacefully. Definitely a park perfect for picture opportunities for many occasions. We were there to celebrate my mom’s birthday and it was great. Many playgrounds for the little ones, an area where there are peacocks, you can go and feed the ducks, or just go and relax.
Cheryl Young
We spent a great afternoon at Hart Park. The lake was gorgeous, the air fresh, and the sunshine delightful. The park is great for kids. The families who were there today made lots of happy sounds. The firing range nearby did make some racket, but it was sporadic.
Bob Zomermaand
Beautiful place to get out the house and walk, run or fish. Bike riding. Frisbee golf or whatever its called lol you can also BBQ becuz the park has grills and a playground for the kids. We have the Kern flowing through the park and also a lake. You can also go off on the side of the mountain and walk, run or ride bikes as well and get a beautiful high view of the park.
Deez Bea