Bakersfield Past, Present, & Future

Discover a city rich with heritage, culture and tradition

The history of Bakersfield dates back to the 1860's when it was founded by a settler named Colonel Thomas Baker. Shortly after it's establishment, oil was discovered in Bakersfield and to this day serves as on of the city's chief resources. Bakersfield has also made a name for itself for exporting many other things aside from oil, including fruits and vegatables and country music.

An amazing place for people from all walks of life

Bakersfield provides families the ideal setting to raise their children and live in a richly diverse community with a little something for everyone. Within the confines of the Bakersfield and Kern County area, you can experience everything from the vibrant city life, to the quaint suburbs, to endless orchards and farmland. The close proximity to the Kern river, southern Sierra Nevada range, and lake Isabella provide nature enthusiasts with year-round activities ranging from camping, hiking, fishing and skiing. Bakersfield also features a thriving sports community with minor league affiliates for baseball, hockey, soccer, basketball and the Arena Football Leage team the Bliz call Bakersfield home.

Future shines bright for the city of Bakersfield

Over the past few decades, Bakersfield has gone through dramatic changes and this shows no signs of stopping. New housing developments and urban renewal efforts have transformed the face of Bakersfield to a more modern city while still maintaining it's small town charm. The future definitely looks to be as exciting as ever in Bakersfield and there's no telling how far the city will go in the next few decades.