Chico · Butte County, CA
Outdoors in Chico
Scout analyzed 56 Chico places and surfaced the ones that actually fit outdoors.
Places analyzed
56
Matches
15
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.5 hr
Best neighborhoods for outdoors
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Hooker Oak Park
Recreational park featuring baseball/softball fields, horseshoe pits, a playground & picnic areas.
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Lower Bidwell Park
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Phantom Falls
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Caper Acres
Fairytale-themed playground for kids with elaborate play structures & group/picnic facilities.
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Upper Bidwell Park
Sprawling park in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains featuring rock formations & more.
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Lower Bidwell Park
Serene park with lots of tree-shaded paths for walking & biking, plus picnic sites & a playground.
Chapmantown
Community Park
Outdoors
Bidwell Park One-Mile
Popular for its swimming creek, this park also offers a playground, athletic field & picnic space.
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Bille Park
Quaint neighborhood park featuring scenic hiking trails, a playground & a picnic area.
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Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
House museum in a Italianate Victorian mansion once owned by John & Annie Bidwell.
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DeGarmo Park
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Veterans Memorial Park
Modest recreation area with covered picnic pavilions, ball fields & a large playground.
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Five Mile Recreation Area
Natural setting with picnic tables & grills & a nearby creek with stair access for swimming.
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Butte Creek Watershed Overlook
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Oak Way Park
Park with basketball courts, lighted paths & open fields, plus picnic pavilions, BBQs & playgrounds.
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
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