Special Events

Join us for a FREE Community Festival sponsored by Holmes Family Education and Training Foundation.

There will be bowling, basketball, games, bounce houses, gaming stations & wiffle ball available at the Recreation Center.

Who:  All ages
*children under the age of 9 must be accompanied by an adult.
When:  Friday, June 14
Where:  Recreation Center
Time:  8 am - 12 pm
Fee: FREE

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From July 1 - 4 WSRPD will be running our own firework booth this year! The booth will be located in the large parking lot located at 500 Cascade Place in Taft between the District Office and the Recreation Center.

A portion of the proceeds will be used to send care packages to our local military who are currently deployed. The remaining proceeds will be used for our Wildcatters football & cheer programs.

Pre-sale vouchers are now available at the District Office and the Recreation Center for $10. Each voucher is redeemable for $10 off any purchase at our firework stand! Purchase your vouchers before July 1 to be entered into a drawing for $100 worth of fireworks!

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West Side Recreation & Park District is partnering with R.M. Pyles Boys Camp to send some of our local boys to camp this summer!

Pyles Boys Camp is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping disadvantaged or less fortunate boys ages 12-14 by providing a wilderness camp experience and helping young men build self-confidence and leadership skills.

While they are at camp the boys will participate in archery, climbing, crafts, sports and a 5-day hiking experience.

Nothing makes summer better than a root beer float!

Who:  Ages 50+
When: Tuesday, June 18
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Fee:  $1 per person
Location: Community Center Assembly Room
No pre-registration required

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Don't want to swim with the kids? Need some adult time? Party with the big kids at our Adults Only 21 and older party. Enjoy music, games and be sure to ride the inflatable bull!
Price includes 3 drinks.

Must have valid photo I.D.

When: Saturday, June 22
Time: 8:00 - 11:00 p.m.
Fee: $15 per person
Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 20

When the sun goes down the party gets started! All ages are welcome. Join us for a night of entertainment with music, black lights, glow sticks, games and flavored ice!
Ages 10 and younger must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. 

When: Friday, June 28
Time: 8:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Fee: $5 per person
(swim passes/coupons not valid)

West Side Recreation & Park District, in conjunction with Northwest Bakersfield Babe Ruth, has announced that it plans to host the 2019 Babe Ruth Pacific Regional Tournament July 21-28, 2019 here in the city of Taft. All games will be played in the heart of Taft at the Taft Union High School Monty Reedy Baseball Fields.

Check back soon for more details!

The Holiday Vendor & Craft Show takes place every November or December at the Community Center! Please check back in the Winter for more information!

The Father Daughter Dance is an annual event that happens in February! This is one of our most popular events! Check back in the winter for more information!