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One of the largest municipal parks in the nation, Bidwell Park truly is the crown jewel of the City of Chico. With its array of hiking and mountain biking trails, picnic areas, swimming holes, it is a city park like none other.
- Swimming Holes
- Mountain Biking
- Golfing — Disc and Standard
- A Dog’S Paradise
Bidwell Park is centered around Big Chico Creek, which starts high above Chico and gathers in pools as it flows toward the city. Unique rock formations, deep pools and mini rapids make the swimming holes furthest from Chico, known as Bear Hole, Salmon Hole and Alligator Hole the most appealing to the more adventuresome sort who have the time to mak...
Regardless of your skill level, there is a trail for you and your mountain bike in Bidwell Park. Middle Park is a perfect spot for beginners, with relatively even terrain and dirt trails that connect with tougher trails of Upper Park. The trails of Upper Park have been the training grounds of world class mountain bikers. They are rocky and unforgiv...
Bidwell Park has three golf courses, the Bidwell Park Golf Coursefor those who prefer the club, and two disc golf courses. Bidwell Park Golf Course is a short drive from Chico, starting at the base of Upper Park and spreading into the foothills along the creek. Also close to the city, Sherwood Forest Kids’ Disc Golf Course is a highlight of Middle ...
The vastness of Bidwell creates so many opportunities to get active with your dog. Whether it’s the trails/swimming holes in Upper Bidwell Park, or the relaxing, shaded areas of Lower Bidwell Park, dogs are welcome everywhere. For a relaxing day, try going to One Mile or Hooker Oak Park. For the adventure seekers, hike deep back into Upper Park (pa...
Bidwell Park was established July 20, 1905 through the donation by Annie Bidwell of approximately 2,500 acres of land to the City of Chico. Since that time, the City has purchased additional land, such as Cedar Grove in 1922, and 1,200 acres of land south of Big Chico Creek in Upper Park in 1995.
Bidwell Park is a municipal park located in Chico, California. The park was established July 10, 1905, through the donation by Annie Bidwell, widow of Chico's founder, John Bidwell, of approximately 2,500 acres (1,000 hectares) of land to the City of Chico.
Upper Bidwell Park. Parking Lot E, Upper Park Road, Chico, CA, 95928. Check Current Hours. (530) 896-7800. Visit Website. Bidwell Park is “ divided” by Manzanita Avenue into Lower Park and Upper Park. The area east of Manzanita Avenue is referred to as Middle and Upper Park.
Bidwell Park in Chico is one of the largest urban parks in the United States and directly links downtown Chico to the rugged countryside up the Big Chico Creek in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada. It consists of two very different parts which are connected together in one long, continuous stretch of parkland and open space.
Bidwell Park was established July 20, 1905 through the donation by Annie Bidwell of approximately 2,500 acres of land to the City of Chico. Since that time, the City has purchased additional land, such as Cedar Grove in 1922, and 1,200 acres of land south of Big Chico Creek in Upper Park in 1995.
