- The list below includes 48 free or cheap things to do in or near Chico, California, including 38 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Art Gallery, Recreation Centers and Bowling.
- From Honey Run Covered Bridge to Chico Childrens Playground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Chico and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Oroville and Paradise.
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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.
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California State University of Chico, Chico, CA 95928
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Established in 1911, the Chico Childrens Playground is an outdoor park that features 3 picnic tables, an amplifier service for special events and bands, and drinking fountains. The park also has several electrical outlets.
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.
4.3 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.
4.2 Miles
Established in 1905, Bidwell Park has preserved over 2,500 acres of land in Chico, CA. The park contains an educational nature center, disc golf course, hiking, and a pool along the creek
0.4 Miles
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.
3.1 Miles
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.
0.5 Miles
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park is a 3-story museum made out of a Victorian era house that serves as a memorial to California pioneers John and Annie Bidwell. Guided tours are available on site as well as historical exhibits.
2.0 Miles
With exhibits detailing the ecosystem of the region, Chico Creek Nature Center offers visitors interactive displays to explore. The center houses snakes, birds of prey, and rabbits; which staff will take out for visitors to learn about.