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Movies in the Park, Float-in Movies at McMurtrey return
| Monday, May 19 2008 2:56 PM
Last Updated: Monday, May 19 2008 2:56 PM
Free family movies return to Bakersfield parks starting Wednesday with animated British rat romp “Flushed Away” at the Park at River Walk.
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Movies in the park start at dusk (around 7:30 p.m.)
Barber Honda Presents Movies in the Park
Where: Park at River Walk, Buena Vista Road and Stockdale Highway
Admission: Free
Wednesday, May 28: “Flushed Away”
June 4: “Air Buddies”
June 11: “Brother Bear”
June 18: “Surf’s Up”
June 25: “The Emperor’s New Groove”
July 2: “Chicken Little”
Movies in the Park
Where: Various Bakersfield parks
Admission: Free
June 6: “Meet the Robinsons,” Siemon Park, Redlands Drive and Pasadena Street.
June 27: “Enchanted,” Jastro Park, Truxtun Avenue and Myrtle Street
July 11: “Everyone’s Hero,” Wilson Park, Wilson Road and Hughes Lane
July 25: “Underdog,” Pin Oak Park, Park View Drive and Mill Oak Run
Aug. 1: “Ratatouille,” Tradewinds Park, 5510 Beach Rose Drive
Aug. 15: “Alvin and the Chipmunks,” Deer Peak Park, Deer Peak Drive and Beckenham Parkway
Aug. 29: “Robots,” Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park, East California Avenue and King Street
Float-In Movies
Where: McMurtrey Aquatic Center, 1325 Q St.
When: 8 p.m., doors open 7:30 p.m.
Admission: $3, $10 per family. Bring a raft no larger than 5 feet by 6 feet.
June 13: “Free Willy”
July 18: “The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep”
For more information, call the Bakersfield Department of Recreation and Parks at 326-3866.
The city Department of Recreation and Parks and sponsor Barber Honda will offer the Movies in the Park series at Bright House Networks Amphitheater at the southwest park each Wednesday until July 2. Neighborhood parks will offer free kid-friendly flicks starting June 6.
“Alvin and the Chipmunks,” “Ratatouille” and “Enchanted” are a few of the movies in the lineup, said city parks special projects manager Terry McCormick.
If you like your movies in unconventional settings, bring a pool raft to McMurtrey Aquatic Center for Float-In Movies June 13 (“Free Willy”) and July 18 (“The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep”).
Aquaphobes, there will be room for you on the deck. These flicks will cost you, but they’re a lot cheaper than the cineplex at $3 a person and $10 for families.
The park movies begin at dusk, so show up around 7:30 p.m., said McCormick. Bring blankets, lawn chairs and because we’re living in a West Nile world, insect repellent. Popcorn, snacks and soda will be available.