The Recreation and Parks department is proud to announce the addition of a professional Arborist and Urban Forester to our staff. To learn more about Urban Forestry in Bakersfield and our Arbor Day tree planting, visit our new Web page . A Charrette is an intense concentrated problem solving effort by a group of people consisting of general public and design professionals to arrive at a design concept for downtown. Charrettes are used to build consensus and to produce planning and design products that can be implemented. Click here to download our informational flyer on the Downtown Charrette .
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Callers can hear recorded information anytime and get updated news about special events, sports, and aquatics. General information about park reservations and office hours is also provided. The Bakersfield Police Explorers work closely with the Police Department. For more information, click here . The Order requires retail businesses to substantially reduce unnecessary outdoor lighting wattage during non-business hours.