Chico, Butte County, CA
Places to go in Chico
15 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

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Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park
House museum in a Italianate Victorian mansion once owned by John & Annie Bidwell.
525 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95926, USA

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Bidwell Park One-Mile
Popular for its swimming creek, this park also offers a playground, athletic field & picnic space.
300 South Park Drive, Chico, CA 95928, USA

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Bille Park
Quaint neighborhood park featuring scenic hiking trails, a playground & a picnic area.
501 Bille Rd, Paradise, CA 95969, USA

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Butte Creek Watershed Overlook
4117 Skyway, Paradise, CA 95969, USA

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Caper Acres
Fairytale-themed playground for kids with elaborate play structures & group/picnic facilities.
500 South Park Drive, Chico, CA 95928, USA

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Community Park
1900 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy, Chico, CA 95928, USA

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DeGarmo Park
3428 Esplanade, Chico, CA 95973, USA

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Five Mile Recreation Area
Natural setting with picnic tables & grills & a nearby creek with stair access for swimming.
375 Centennial Ave, Chico, CA 95928, USA

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Hooker Oak Park
Recreational park featuring baseball/softball fields, horseshoe pits, a playground & picnic areas.
1928 Manzanita Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA

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Lower Bidwell Park
Serene park with lots of tree-shaded paths for walking & biking, plus picnic sites & a playground.
Petersen Memorial Way, Chico, CA 95926, USA

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Lower Bidwell Park
1912 E 8th St, Chico, CA 95928, USA

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Oak Way Park
Park with basketball courts, lighted paths & open fields, plus picnic pavilions, BBQs & playgrounds.
1510 W 8th Ave, Chico, CA 95926, USA

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Phantom Falls
Oroville, CA 95965, USA

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Upper Bidwell Park
Sprawling park in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains featuring rock formations & more.
Old Chico Canyon Rd, Chico, CA 95928, USA

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Veterans Memorial Park
Modest recreation area with covered picnic pavilions, ball fields & a large playground.
100 Wildwood Ave, Chico, CA 95973, USA