Civic Center Map – Neighborhoods

Bakersfield, California

Civic Center is a neighborhood in Bakersfield’s downtown area. It has a cluster of buildings used by the city, county, state, and federal governments, and serves as the administrative hub for the City of Bakersfield and the County of Kern. All of downtown’s sporting complexes are also located within this district. The Rabobank Arena is a big multifunctional indoor venue. The McMurtrey Aquatic Center has a 50-meter competition pool for swimming and diving. There is also the Bakersfield Ice Sports Center, an indoor ice rink utilized for junior and adult league hockey and recreation. The city’s largest theater and convention center, The Rabobank Theater and Convention Center, is also located within Downtown Bakersfield.