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PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021
Play Parks in the North State — Family Fun All Year Round
From babies and toddlers to active youngsters who want to run and play games outside, to adults looking for a place to shoot hoops, play tennis or put on a picnic, the North State has an abundance of beautifully maintained public parks. Many have ball fields, shade areas and even dog and skate parks. Whether you have a whole day free or just an hour or two, bring the kids and get out in the sunshine at one of these community gems.
BUTTE COUNTY
CHICO
Community Park
1900 Dr. MLK Jr. Pkwy, Chico
(530)895-4711
Two well equipped playgrounds, one for ages 2-5 and one for ages 5-12.
40 acres with picnic tables, barbeques, horseshoe pits, pickle ball courts, volleyball courts, tennis courts, softball fields, soccer fields, multi-purpose sports fields, and a gymnasium for basketball and volleyball. Ancestor Gates Art Project. Restrooms available.
DeGarmo Park
199 Leora Court, Chico
(530)895-4711
Playground is available with swings and slides. 36 acres with youth softball fields, multi-use turf fields, a dog park, picnic shelters and walking path. Restrooms available.
Hooker Oak Park
1928 Manzanita Ave, Chico
(530)895-4711
Playground equipment for children ages 2-5 and handicap accessible play equipment for children ages 5-12. 35 acres with a covered picnic area additional picnic areas, tables and barbeques, horseshoe pits, basketball courts, softball fields and baseball fields. Sherwood Forest Kids Disc Golf Course. Restrooms available.
Wildwood Park
100 Wildwood Ave, Chico
(530)895-4711
Large adventure play structure for children ages 5-12 and a tot lot for children ages 2-5. Two covered picnic areas with barbeques, two Little League fields, one large multi-use sports field, two pump tracks, and a walking/ jogging path. Restrooms available.
PARADISE
Aquatic Park
5600 Recreation Dr, Paradise
(530)872-6393
Playground with swings, baby swings, slides and a climbing structure. Next to the community pool and volleyball court, the park has colorful foliage in the fall, an arbor and group barbeque area, a creek that flows into a duck pond, benches and picnic tables. Restrooms available.
Bille Park
501 Bille Rd, Paradise
(530)872-6393
Playground with three slides, four swings, two baby swings and a climbing structure. An area surrounded by a redwood grove, with picnic tables, barbeques, nearby walking trails and dog trails, and a remote control dirt course. Restrooms available.
Terry Ashe Park
6626 Skyway, Paradise
(530)872-6393
Playground with swings, baby swings, slides and a climbing structure. The area includes picnic tables, a large barbeque and gazebo, basketball court and an ice rink. Restrooms available.
GLENN COUNTY
ORLAND
Lely Aquatic Park
975 E. South St, Orland
(530)865-1630
Three-story playground with slides, two regular swings, two toddler swings, two ADA bucket swings, a zip line and splash pad. 23 acres with three barbeque picnic areas and two covered picnic areas, paved parking, concession stand, basketball courts, two lighted softball fields, walking and bicycle paths and horseshoe pits. Restrooms available. Vinsonhaler Park
South of Roosevelt Ave, North of Shasta, Orland (530)865-1630
Two playgrounds, each with a climbing net, zip line and the famous Block Cheese. One playground has swings. 18 acres with the valley’s largest swimming pool, a Major League baseball field with lights; two full size tennis courts with lights, 9-hole disc golf course, picnic tables, barbeque pits, horseshoe pits, concession stand, drinking fountains. Restrooms available.
SHASTA COUNTY
ANDERSON
Anderson River Park
2800 Rupert Rd, Anderson
(530)378-6626
Playground with swings, baby swings, a climbing structure and riding features. A water feature pad is under construction and due to be finished by summer. Park includes nature trails, softball and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts, equestrian trails and disc golf. Restrooms available.
COTTONWOOD
Cottonwood Community Park
20595 Gas Point Rd, Cottonwood (530)347-1230
Playground with swings, a baby swing, two slides and a fort. Park area with picnic tables, a large barbeque and covered patio. Adjacent to a Little League ball field. Restrooms available.
REDDING
Caldwell Park
58 Quartz Hill Rd, Redding
(530)225-4004
Playground equipment for children. Park with picnic tables, benches, barbeques, drinking fountain, baseball fields, basketball court, a large informal turf area, soccer field, softball field and walking trails. Pets on a leash are allowed.
Enterprise Park
4000 Victor Ave, Redding
(530)225-4004
Playground equipment for children. Park with benches, picnic tables, barbeques, drinking fountain, basketball court, soccer field, pickle ball court, walking trails, pavilion/ shade structure and large informal turf area. Restrooms available.
Lake Redding Park
2225 Benton Dr, Redding
(530)225-4004
Playground equipment for children. Park with benches, picnic tables, barbeques, drinking fountain, walking trails, a pavilion/ shade structure and large informal turf area. Restrooms available.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
MT. SHASTA
Mt. Shasta City Park
1315 Nixon Rd, Mt. Shasta
(530)926-2494
Playground with climbing structure, swings and large grassy area. Park with picnic areas and public buildings.
Shastice Park
800 Rockfellow, Mt. Shasta.
(530)926-2494
Playground for children with climbing structure and swings, baby swing, two large slides and riding structures. Park with picnic areas, picnic tables and barbeques, off-leash dog park, skate park and ice rink.
WEED
Bel-Air Park
450 College Ave, Weed
(530)938-4685
Playground for children with swings, baby swings, slides and riding features. Park with barbeque pits and tables, baseball field and community swimming pool, kiddie pool, gazebo, horseshoe pits and bocce ball courts. Charlie Byrd Park
161 E. Lincoln Ave, Weed
(530)938-4685
Playground for children with swings, slides and riding features. Park with soccer field, basketball court, skate park, picnic tables, barbecues and gazebo. New community building next to the park with an indoor pool, hot tub and game room. Restrooms available.
YREKA
Lower Greenhorn Park
Ranch Ln, Yreka
Upper Greenhorn Park
Greenhorn Park Rd, Yreka
(530)841-2386
Playground for children with jungle gym, slides and climbing feature. Park with soccer field, picnic tables and barbecues. Pond between Upper and Lower Greenhorn parks features turtles and water fowl, licensed fishing and hiking trail with historical mining site. Restrooms are available.
TEHAMA
CORNING
Corning Community Park
1498 Toomes, Corning
(530)824-7036
Two playgrounds for children with swings, slides, climbing net and a climbing wall. Park with picnic tables, a gazebo and barbecue pits, walking trail with six workout stations, skate park and basketball court.
RED BLUFF
Diamond Park
700 Diamond Ave, Red Bluff
(530)527-8177
Playground for children with two play areas and train play structure. Park with picnic area, basketball court and skate part.Restrooms available.
Forward Park
1850 Monroe Ave, Red Bluff
(530)527-8177
Playground for children with a swing, slide and climbing structure. Park with softball field, basketball court, unpaved trails and seasonal creek, three picnic areas with tables, barbecue and horseshoe pits. Restrooms available.
Mill Creek Park
24670 Tehama Vina Rd, Los Molinos. (530)528-1111
Playground for children with play structure, swings and slides. Park on 33 acres along the eastern bank of the Sacramento River, with picnic tables and small barbeque grills. Restrooms available.
The River Park
100 Riverside Way, Red Bluff
(530)527-8177
Playground for children with two play areas with slides and a climbing structure. Park with outdoor seasonal McGlynn Pool, two baby pools, picnic tables, barbecues, basketball court, horseshoe pit, volleyball court, paved walking trails and a new boat ramp to the Sacramento River. Splash park to be installed soon. Restrooms available
Trainor Park
1000 Vista Way, Red Bluff
(530)527-8177
Playground for children with swings, slides, climbing structure and three riding features. Park with picnic tables and two softball fields. Restrooms available.
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