- TripBuzz found 37 things to do with kids in or near Porterville, California, including 24 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Visalia and Tulare.
- From Sequoia High Sierra Camp to Giovanni's Pizzeria & Arcade, the Porterville area offers 34 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Parks, Arcades and Bowling.
- The city of Porterville blends old town charm with a pioneering spirit. This California desert city is nestled against the foothills of the Sierra Nevada and offers a mix of indoor and outdoor recreation. The downtown area offers boutique shopping, authentic dining and multi-cultural arts. Drawing over 20,000 visitors to the city each year is the Iris Festival held every spring.
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Located in a residential setting, Centennial Park features courts for volleyball and basketball, a canine recreation area and open grass fields. The park also offers picnic shelters, a children's playground, a splash pad and walking paths.
40.3 Miles
A popular tourist attraction at the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, the General Sherman Tree is well over a couple of millenniums old. A sight to see, it is believed to be the largest tree in the world.
40.6 Miles
An eight-screen movie theater, Cinemark Movies 8 displays first-run feature films using digital projection, RealD 3D and High Frame Rate 3D. The theater offers self-service ticketing, arcade games and a concession area with food and drinks.
40.9 Miles
Hidden Valley Park is a community park that features areas and tables for picnicking and grilling. The park also has two playground areas, a gazebo, a water feature, duck pond, volleyball sandbox and dog park.
42.6 Miles
Sam Lynn Ballpark, home of the Bakersfield Blaze of the California League, was orginally built in 1941. Interestingly, Sam Lynn is one of only two ballparks that face into the setting sun, leading to later start times.
42.9 Miles
Known to frequent the park since the 1950s, the Peacocks at Hart Park currently number about 30. The park is also home to geese and has tables and trees suitable for picnics and outdoor gatherings.
44.4 Miles
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182 votes
10500 Alfred Harrell Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93306
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Situated in a landscaped park-like setting, the California Area Living Museum (CALM) is essentially a zoo. There are several outdoor animal exhibits along with a reptile house, picnic tables, and gift shop with snacks.
44.6 Miles
At Air Warriors Paintball & Airsoft, visitors can play paintball matches on fields with different themes. The fields often have obstacles and inflatable walls to hide behind and maneuver around during the game.
45.7 Miles
64%
25 votes
5201 Riverlakes Dr., Bakersfield, CA 93312
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The Links at Riverlakes Ranch was designed by Ron Fream within the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. The 18-hole course is spread over a 6,800-yard track and has the Friant-Kern canal meandering through the middle of it.
45.8 Miles
A movie multiplex with ten theaters, Lemoore Stadium Cinemas 10 features all stadium seating, and screens a variety of films. The theater offers discounts on matinees and for children and seniors.