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Education: Colleges and Trade Schools
Bakersfield College – Disabled Students Programs & Services (DSPS)
California State University, Bakersfield (CSUB) –Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD)
Taft College – Transition to Independent Living Program
Kern High School District – Career & Technical Education Center (CTEC)
Entertainment & Recreation
Movie Theaters & Entertainment Venues
- AMC Bakersfield 6
ADA-compliant seating, closed captioning, and assistive listening devices. - Reading Cinemas Valley Plaza
Accessible seating and assistive technologies. - Regal Edwards Bakersfield Stadium 14 & IMAX
ADA-compliant facilities and assistive listening systems. - Stars Theatre Restaurant
Accessible seating for live performances and dining. - Fox Theater
Historic theater with wheelchair-accessible seating and accommodations. - Mechanics Bank Arena, Theater, and Convention Center
Accessible seating, parking, and restrooms for large-scale events.
Live Music & Social Venues
- Temblor Brewing Company
Hosts concerts, comedy nights, trivia nights, and game nights. Fully accessible with inclusive events. - Weil Comedy Club
Sports & Activity Leagues
- Kern County Special Olympics
Year-round sports training and competitions for athletes with developmental disabilities. - Bakersfield College Adaptive Sports Program
Inclusive sports and fitness programs designed for all abilities. - i9 Sports
Youth sports leagues and programs for all abilities. - Dignity Health Sports Complex
A state-of-the-art sports facility offering inclusive leagues and sports programs. - North of the River Youth and Adult Sports
Sports programs for youth and adults, promoting wellness and inclusion. - Sportsplex
Indoor and outdoor sports programs, leagues, and recreational activities for all ages.
Parks & Recreation
- Bakersfield Recreation & Parks Department
Inclusive facilities and recreational programs with ADA-compliant amenities. - Beach Park
Accessible walking paths, picnic areas, and open spaces. - The Park at River Walk
Fully accessible park with trails, picnic spots, fishing areas, and inclusive playgrounds. - Hart Memorial Park
Accessible picnic areas, fishing spots, and flat walking trails. - McMurtrey Aquatic Center
Wheelchair-accessible pools and adaptive swim programs. - CALM (California Living Museum)
Accessible pathways and educational programs. - Wind Wolves Preserve
Accessible trails and outdoor educational activities.
Local Gyms & Fitness Centers
This section highlights a broad range of accessible and inclusive gyms, fitness centers, and specialized training facilities in the Bakersfield area. From general fitness to MMA and sports-specific training, there are options for every fitness level and interest.
General Fitness Gyms
- Open Arms Fitness For All
A gym specifically designed for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, providing a supportive and inclusive environment for fitness. - A3 Sports Performance
Offers sports-specific training, strength conditioning, and athletic development for athletes of all levels. - In-Shape Health Clubs
A large chain offering fitness classes, accessible equipment, personal training, and group workout programs. - 24 Hour Fitness – Bakersfield
A widely accessible gym with equipment for cardio, strength training, and functional fitness. They also offer group classes. - Crunch Fitness – Bakersfield:
Offers a wide range of equipment, personal training, and group classes, including spin, yoga, and HIIT. - Orangetheory Fitness
A science-backed, technology-tracked, coach-inspired group workout designed to produce results. Suitable for all fitness levels. - Body Xchange Fitness & Performance
Multiple locations in Bakersfield offering general fitness training, free weights, cardio, and performance training. - Planet Fitness – Bakersfield
Known for its “Judgement Free Zone” and accessible membership options, Planet Fitness provides a range of fitness equipment and facilities.
MMA & Combat Sports
- Eric Nolan Kickboxing
A local gym specializing in kickboxing, boxing, and personal training for fitness and self-defense. - Elite Team – Bakersfield MMA
Offers Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and MMA classes for beginners and advanced practitioners. - In-Shape Health Clubs
A large chain offering fitness classes, accessible equipment, personal training, and group workout programs. - Gracie Barra Bakersfield
Specializes in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, offering classes for all ages and skill levels. - Cage Combat Academy
Provides MMA training, including Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, and fitness-focused martial arts classes. - Orangetheory Fitness
A science-backed, technology-tracked, coach-inspired group workout designed to produce results. Suitable for all fitness levels.
Sports Training & Conditioning
- Athletic Performance Factory (APF)
A facility focused on sports-specific training, strength, conditioning, and agility development. - Velocity Sports Performance
A sports performance facility focused on speed, agility, and power development for athletes. - Bakersfield Sports Training (BST)
Offers personalized sports training programs for athletes of all levels. - EXOS at Dignity Health Sports Park
Offers elite performance training and rehabilitation for athletes, with a focus on injury prevention and recovery. - Fit One Athletics
Focuses on functional training and conditioning, offering specialized training programs for youth and adults.
Mindfulness & Wellness Centers
This section focuses on yoga, mindfulness, and wellness centers that provide recovery, mindfulness, and specialized practices in Bakersfield.
- Warrior 1 Yoga
Offers a variety of yoga classes focused on mindfulness, strength, and flexibility. - The Haven Yoga Studio
A welcoming space offering yoga and meditation classes for all skill levels. - Yoga 6
A modern yoga studio with a range of classes from beginner to advanced levels, focused on mindfulness and fitness. - Bakersfield Yoga
Offers various yoga classes including vinyasa, hot yoga, and restorative practices. - Solitude Healing
A wellness center focusing on healing through yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices. - Urban Core
Provides yoga, pilates, and functional training classes designed to promote overall wellness and mindfulness. - Poise Pilates
A studio specializing in pilates and mindfulness practices aimed at improving core strength and flexibility.