The same day, the bid from MacRorie and McLaren Company was accepted for its development.

[2] This also represented part of Bakersfield's early development of East Bakersfield (formerly Sumner and Kern City) which was annexed in 1910.

There is also a large open grass area suitable for many lawn sports.

[3] The park is also equipped with an open outdoor amphitheater.

Of the three parks with this type of facility, Jefferson's is the simplest; consisting of a concrete slab and a metal roof.