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COUNTY SEARCH CONTACT DEPARTMENT DEPARTMENT HOME County of Kern Parks and Recreation county home > parks > veterans and recreation buildings Veterans, Seniors, Community, and Recreation Buildings   Building Availability   Reservation Information   Fees and Deposits   Kitchen Use   Security Service   Insurance   Customer Service   List of Public Buildings Building Availability Buildings are available at hourly or daily rates for civic and/or private events. Building availability may change - for confirmation of building availability, please contact the Parks Administration Office. During holidays, buildings will be available only to fee-paying customers. Back to Top Reservation Information Reservations are handled in a two-stage process: Stage 1 An "Advance Sign-up" period in the fall allows applicants to book a limited number of reservations for the coming year. This process generally starts in September. Written applications are required. Watch for notice in the newspaper or contact the Parks Administration Office. Stage 2 Following the advance sign-up period and setting of the calendars, reservations for the following calendar year will be booked on a first-come, first-served basis. A minimum of 30 days advance notice is necessary for many activities. To make a reservation: Fill out the online reservation form and turn it in to the main Parks Administration (address) or the Lake Isabella Office (address) Call or visit one of the above offices. Contact Information Back to Top Fees and Deposits Fees apply to all commercial and private uses of the buildings and may also be charged for other uses which do not meet criteria for non-profit status. All fees are payable in advance of scheduled use. Security deposits will be returned four to six weeks after the event, less any deductions necessitated by additional cleanup or damage.   Permit preparation/processing fees   Veterans, Seniors and Community Building fees   Recreation Building fees Category:  Permit preparation/processing fees Fees: $7.00 for one-time use $25.00 for regular use (multiple uses scheduled during the year) Category: Veterans, Seniors and Community Building fees Fees: Security deposit (up to $350 per event) $50/hour for first 6 hours (minimum rental 2 hours) $30/hour for each additional hour Note: Because of their smaller size, the fees for the following facilities are 50% of the amount shown above: Inyokern Senior Center Ed Oakley Community Building Rand Community Building Category: Recreation Building fees Fees: $300 security deposit per event $20 per hour for events with less than 150 people $200 per day or any portion of a day for events with 150 or more people Back to Top Kitchen Use No charge with room rental Serve off-site, minimum 2 hours: $50/hr Back to Top Security Service Security Service is also a requirement for some types of events. Prospective users will need to understand this requirement. Whenever such service is required, it will be provided through the County's contracted security service provider. Users will pay all costs. Back to Top Insurance General Liability Insurance coverage for $1,000,000 is required for all events in these facilities. Host Liquor Liability insurance is required whenever alcohol use is involved in an event; be sure to inquire about this possible need. Please note: a special event insurance policy is available through the Parks Department or users may obtain their own coverage. Users should inquire on this matter as specific wording is necessary to ensure proper coverage. Back to Top Customer Service Parks Department personnel strive to do a quality job in serving customers. Any comments or suggestions users might have to help the staff do their job better will be greatly appreciated! Again, enjoy your stay and thanks for caring about these important public facilities. Further information or clarification regarding the rules for use of County facilities may be obtained by contacting the Parks Department. Back to Top List of Public Buildings Buildings Capacity Directions   Assembly Banquet   Ben Austin Senior Center 1751 McKee Road, Bakersfield, CA 93307 208 97 Directions Boron Recreation Building John Street, between Robert Avenue and Boron Avenue, Boron CA This building is being operated by: The Boron Chamber of Commerce (760) 762-5810 268 125 Directions California Avenue Veterans Building Room 1 999 East California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307 230 120 Directions California Avenue Veterans Building Room 2 999 East California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93307 90 40 Directions DiGiorgio Recreation Building Closed East Bakersfield Veterans Building Room 1 2101 Ridge Road, Bakersfield, CA 93305 335 156 Directions East Bakersfield Veterans Building Room 2 2101 Ridge Road, Bakersfield, CA 93305 110 54 Directions East Bakersfield Veterans Building Room 3 2101 Ridge Road, Bakersfield, CA 93305 95 44 Directions East Bakersfield Seniors Building 2101 Ridge Road, Bakersfield, CA 93305 323 151 Directions East Niles Senior Center 6601 East Niles Street, Bakersfield, CA 93306 300 150 Directions Ed Oakley Memorial Hall Closed Frazier Park Recreation Building 300 Park Drive, Frazier Park, CA 373 174 Directions Frazier Park Senior Room 300 Park Drive, Frazier Park, CA 65 36 Directions Hummell Community Building Room 1 2500-20th Street West, Rosamond, CA 104 50 Directions Hummell Community Building Room 2 2500-20th Street West, Rosamond, CA 104 50 Directions Inyokern Senior Center 1247 Broadway, Inyokern, CA 160 80 Directions Kern River Veterans Building Room 1 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 207 100 Directions Kern River Veterans Building Room 2 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 126 56 Directions Kern River Senior Building Room 1 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 439 200 Directions Kern River Community Building Room 1 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 65 36 Directions Kern River Community Building Room 2 6405 Lake Isabella Boulevard, Lake Isabella, CA 19 9 Directions Lost Hills Recreation Building Lost Hills Park, Highway 56,Lost Hills, CA 140 65 Directions Mojave Recreation Building Closed Mojave Veterans Building Room 1 15580 O Street, Mojave, CA 345 160 Directions Mojave Veterans Building Room 2 15580 O Street, Mojave, CA 110 45 Directions North of the River Veterans Building Room 1 400 West Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308 720 330 Directions North of the River Veterans Building Room 2 400 West Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308 140 70 Directions North of the River Veterans Building Room 3 400 West Norris Road, Bakersfield, CA 93308 130 48 Directions Rand Community Building 27721 Broadway, Johannesburg, CA 190 100 Directions Rosamond Recreation Building Closed Shafter Veterans Building Room 1 309 California Avenue, Shafter, CA 500 250 Directions Shafter Veterans Building Room 2 309 California Avenue, Shafter, CA 345 160 Directions South Bakersfield Veterans Building Room 1 1905 Wilson Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304 385 180 Directions South Bakersfield Veterans Building Room 2 1905 Wilson Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304 160 75 Directions South Bakersfield Veterans Building Room 3 1905 Wilson Road, Bakersfield, CA 93304 80 40 Directions Taft Veterans Building Room 1 218 Taylor Street, Taft, CA 325 155 Directions Taft Veterans Building Room 2 218 Taylor Street, Taft, CA 250 120 Directions Tehachapi Veterans Building Room 1 125 East F Street, Tehachapi, CA 210 100 Directions Tehachapi Veterans Building Room 2 125 East F Street, Tehachapi, CA 46 20 Directions Back to Top Last Modified 3/29/2010 Site Maintained by webmaster@co.kern.ca.us Disclaimer Privacy Policy