Known as the Rose Capital of the United States; in 2007 about 55% of U.S. roses were grown in or around Wasco source
Community character
Wasco is an agricultural city in the San Joaquin Valley of Kern County, about 24 miles northwest of Bakersfield. Its economy is rooted in farming, rose growing, and oil. source
Wasco Union High School Auditorium
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places source
Wasco water tower
Local landmark visible along State Route 43 source
Wasco Festival of Roses
Annual festival tied to the area's rose-growing industry source
Barker Park
Family park with playgrounds, a sand volleyball court, and a public pool source
Westside Park
Managed by the Wasco Recreation and Parks District, with a skate park source
