West Side Recreation & Park District
creating memories and providing quality recreation opportunities in the Taft area since 1947
Recreation Center
500 Cascade Place, Bldg D, Taft
661-765-6677
Center includes a full-size gymnasium, 4-lane bowling alley, weight room, activity room, conference room, offices and restrooms/locker rooms.
Visit the Recreation Center page for more information!
FRANKLIN FIELD COMPLEX
Franklin Field Complex is located at 281 E. Cedar Street in Taft, California and has 4 ball fields, 2 playground areas, 3 picnic pavilions, volleyball courts, and horseshoe pits.
| PAVILION #1-Largest pavilion, located adjacent to large paved parking lot and horse corrals, playground area, volleyball, horseshoe pits, barbecue | DEPOSIT | FEES |
| Less than 50 people | $60 | $35 |
| 50-100 people | $75 | $70 |
| 101-250 people | $75 | $100 |
| PAVILION #2-Located along Ash Street behind pumping unit, volleyball, horseshoe pit, barbecue | DEPOSIT | FEES |
| Less than 50 people | $60 | $35 |
| 50-100 people | $75 | $70 |
| PAVILION #3-Located in the center of the complex between Wilson and Oliver Fields. Playground area nearby, barbecues | DEPOSIT | FEES |
| Less than 50 people | $60 | $30 |
| 50-100 people | $75 | $60 |
Please call our office at (661) 763-4246 for Field Rental Rates and/or Light Fees as well as Tournament Rates.
'A' STREET PARK
A Street Park is located on the corner of Hillard & 'A' Streets in Taft, California and has basketball courts, softball/soccer fields, 2 covered pavilions and a playground area.
A STREET PAVILIONS
DEPOSIT
FEES
Less than 50 people
$50
$25
50-100 people
$75
$60
COMMUNITY CENTER
The Community Center is located at 500 Cascade Place in Taft and has several rooms available for parties, weddings, or other occassions. Please call our office at (661) 763-4246 to check availability and/or to make a reservation. Reduced rates may be made available to non-profit organizations and or groups using the facilities for fundraisers. Please contact the office for more information.
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PRIVATE GROUPS |
UP TO 4 HRS |
UNLIMITED |
| Auditorium-Full | $110.00 | $220.00 |
| Auditorium-Side A | $85.00 | $165.00 |
| Auditorium-Side B | $75.00 | $145.00 |
| Assembly Room | $85.00 | $165.00 |
| Kitchen | $30.00 | $55.00 |
| Crafts Room | $55.00 | $110.00 |
Additional Charge for Non-Resident-25%
See Deposit Schedule for applicable deposit
| DEPOSITS | UP TO 4 HRS | UNLIMITED |
| Cleaning/Damages-Rooms should be left in the condition in which they were found | $100.00 | $200.00 |
| Alcohol-Any event where alcohol will be present requires an additional deposit. | $200.00 | $200.00 |
Proof of security required prior to event.**
WALTER GLENN NATATORIUM SWIMMING POOL
Spend your summers at the Nat! We open daily during the summer beginning the Monday after school lets out. We remain open on weekdays until the Friday before school starts. The Natatorium is also available for private rentals. Click here for more information on summer activities at the Natatorium or for pool parties! Call our office at (661) 763-4246 for rates!TAFT SKATE PARK
The Skate Park is open daily for skating. Helmets are required. No bikes are allowed. Occassionally, the skate park is closed due to abuse of the facilities. Please help us keep the skate park open and accessible to everyone by keeping things clean and free of vandalism. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!
