- TripBuzz found 50 things to do with kids in or near Chico, California, including 21 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oroville and Paradise.
- From Chico Childrens Playground to AMF Orchard Lanes, the Chico area offers 35 different types of family activities, including: Theaters, Parks, Recreation Centers and Bowling.
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The goal of the Chico Area Recreation & Park District is to support the growth of the local community's recreational needs. The district oversees the Hooker Oak Park and Sycamore Field.
0.3 Miles
Located within the Andrew Carnegie Library, the Chico Museum is an educational museum filled with exhibits that display the history of the local area. Artwork, photographs, and historical documents are among the many artifacts that fill the museum.
1.8 Miles
With plenty of shaded areas, Oak Way Park offers visitors a playground, open field, and walking path. The playground features a wooden chip flooring and has equipment like slides, swings, and monkey bars.
1.3 Miles
Spanning a total of 37 acres, 20th Street Park is a community park offering a number of recreational amenities for visitors to enjoy. The park features several playgrounds, numerous sports fields, and also hosts the annual Chico Kite Day.
4.9 Miles
Dedicated to preserving and celebrating the history of American aviation and space travel, the Chico Air Museum features an outdoor area with jets and propeller planes, an indoor area with a variety of exhibits, and a research library.
4.3 Miles
Situated on 35 acres, DeGarmo Park features baseball and soccer fields, an off-leash dog park, paved walking paths and a children's playground. The park also provides picnic shelters with tables and grills suitable for private events and parties.
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The Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park is a three-story, 26 room Victorian House that was the home of John Bidwell, a pioneer, politician, and philanthropist. The building features a pink tinted plaster exterior.
5.1 Miles
Chico's Two By Two Ranch & Petting Zoo offers farm tours with educational narration by knowledgeable guides. The ranch also features a petting zoo and pony rides, and hosts parties and special events.
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At Wildwood Park, visitors can exercise on a winding walking path that leads to a baseball diamond, picnic pavilion, and playground area. The playground equipment consists of interlacing rope structures, a water fountain playground, and rock climbing walls.
7.1 Miles
Providing passage over a river, Honey Run Covered Bridge is a historic wooden, covered bridge that visitors can walk on. The park hosts an annual pancake breakfast on the bridge with prizes and pancakes.