Uplands of the Kern River Parkway
Funded mostly by State Grant Prop 50, the 2.011 million dollar project improved 14 acres of the Kern River Parkway into a natural studies area with conservation and interpretive enhancements, overlook platforms, equestrian trail, and natural walking paths.
Grand Opening Ceremony Photos - June 22, 2011
Facts About Uplands of the Kern River Parkway
Purchased Date
- Improvements to existing City property – no purchase
Acreage
- 14 Acres
Construction Start Date
- October 2010
Opening Date
- June 22, 2011
Designer
- Harris and Associates
Contractor
- Elite Landscaping Inc.
Total Cost
- $2.011 Million
Funding Source
- State Grant Prop 50 $1.422 Million
- Park Improvement Fees $314,000
- Ag Water Fund $275,000
Amenities
- Conservation and interpretive enhancements
- Natural walking paths
- Native shrubs and trees
- Equestrian trail
- Overlook platforms
