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Bidwell Park

Bidwell Park

Bidwell Park is a large part of the Chico community.  This 3,618 acre municipal park runs down both sides of Big Chico Creek Canyon for five miles into the foothills.  Anne Bidwell deeded 2,238 acres to the city of Chico in 1905 plus the Children’s Park downtown.  In 1995, the city council added 1,380 acres.

Big Chico Creek, Sycamore Pool, Bidwell Golf Course are a few of the most popular features.  The park is divided into two distinct parks – Upper Park is mostly undeveloped canyon land and Lower Park has areas you can reserve for events.

If you are looking for a place to get some exercise, a good part of South Park Drive is closed to automobile traffic so you can bike, jog, skate, walk or run, without interacting with motor vehicles.  Lower and Upper Park also have many dirt trails for jogging, mountain biking horseback riding and hiking.  You can access the rustic picnic areas located along the north side of Big Chico Creek by car.

Bidwell Park is just one of the many amenities you will find that makes living in the Chico area so delightful.

Chico State University

Chico State University

Founded in 1887, Chico State is the second oldest CSU campus and celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2012.

Chico State is a vital resource, both culturally and economically, reflecting a seamless connection between the campus and the community. The college contributes a tremendous amount to the Chico Area; diversity, higher education, entertainment, one of the largest employers in the area to name a few…

The main campus is situated on 119 acres in downtown Chico, but Chico State also owns a 1,050–acre farm and five acres of off-campus dorms about one mile from the main campus. The University also manages 3,950–acre Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve and the 300–acre Butte Creek Ecological Reserve.

The best way to learn about Chico State is to visit campus! Whether you have a few minutes or a few days, go see all that Chico State has to offer.