Kern River Parkway
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| Kern River Parkway | |
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| Type | Natural Preserve |
| Location | Bakersfield, California |
| Coordinates | 35°21′58″N 119°04′16″W / 35.366°N 119.071°W |
| Area | 6,000 acres (2,400 ha) |
| Created | 1976 |
| Operated by | Bakersfield Department of Recreation and Parks |
| Open | All year |
The Kern River Parkway is primarily a natural preserve in Bakersfield, California. It runs the length of the Kern River from the mouth of the Kern Canyon to Interstate 5. At 6,000 acres, it is the largest municipal park in the county. The parkway was created in 1976 when the city purchased all assets related to the Kern River from Tenneco West.