Park at River Walk Parking Lot to Close for BPD Motor Skills Competition

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The parking lot at the Park at River Walk in Bakersfield, California will be closed from Thursday, March 13 to Saturday, March 15 for the Bakersfield Police Department's 3rd Annual Motor Skills Competition. The competition will feature over 40 competitors from 29 law enforcement agencies across the region, with both Harley-Davidson and BMW motorcycles. Funds raised through entry fees and sponsorships will support ongoing training for BPD motor officers as well as local charities.

Why it matters

The annual motor skills competition showcases the specialized skills of law enforcement motorcycle officers while also raising funds for important local causes. The event draws competitors from across the region and provides an opportunity for the public to engage with and support their local police department.

The details

The competition setup will begin on Thursday, March 13 at around 1 p.m. and the parking lot will be blocked off to vehicles until the event concludes on Saturday, March 15. The competition itself will take place on Saturday starting at 8 a.m. and continue throughout the afternoon. Vendors and food trucks will also be on site for the event. Admission is free and the park will remain open to the public.

• The competition setup will begin on Thursday, March 13 at around 1 p.m.
• The parking lot will be blocked off to vehicles from Thursday, March 13 to Saturday, March 15.
• The competition will take place on Saturday, March 15 starting at 8 a.m.

What’s next

The competition will conclude on Saturday, March 15 with awards determined at the end of the day.