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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2021 PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS
Shasta County Branch: community.hikeit- baby.com/branches/shasta-county-ca/ Tehama County- CM Mountaineers: Friday walks/hikes. Sign up for email no- tifications cmmountaineers@gmail.com
Lassen National Park Hikes; Shasta & Tehama Counties. The National Park Ser- vice offers a wealth of information about exploring Lassen National Park, including hiking, backpacking and camping. Also get weather alerts, tips on encountering wildlife and field seminar information. nps. gov/lavo. (530) 595-4480.
Sacramento River Forum; Butte, Glenn, Shasta & Tehama Counties. Provides information about public access points to trails, camping, fishing and more along the Sacramento River. sacramentoriver.org. (530) 528-7435.
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Hiking Association. Provides hiking information for 50 trails as far north as Mt. Shasta and as far south as Sacramento. Join a group hike or use the maps and tips to take your own adventure. chicohiking.org.
SHASTA COUNTY
Visit Redding California. Along with featuring other Redding activities, this website highlights local trails and offers an online brochure and map. Hard copies can be picked up at the Sundial Bridge Visitor Information Center. visitredding.com/trails.
Sundial Bridge Visitor Information Cen- ter. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr.
Redding Visitors Bureau. 1448 Pine St. (530) 225-4100.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Hike Mount Shasta. Find an interactive map, color-coded based on difficulty, for Mount Shasta & surrounding peaks. The site also features campgrounds in the Mt. Shasta area. hikemtshasta.com.
Mount Shasta Trail Association; Mt Shas- ta. Connects people to nature and com- munities to one another in south Siskiyou County. Also offers numerous volunteer opportunities to maintain beautiful areas in the region. Often during the spring, summer, and fall clean up trailheads, trim brush along trails, and even construct new trails. To get involved, go to mountshasta- trailassociation.org and look for news, or select “contact” in the menu bar and then send an email. Or, visit on Facebook for updates on activities.
Shasta Mountain Guides; Mt. Shasta. For families with older kids or teens who are ready for the challenges of rock climbing, mountain climbing or other customizable trips. Profes- sional guides make the experience memora- ble. shastaguides.com. (530) 926-3117.
SUTTER COUNTY
Sutter Buttes; Yuba City. Hike into the world’s smallest mountain range! Middle Mountain Interpretive Hikes open access to this privately-owned mountain range. Roads around the range allow limited car or bike exploration. middlemountainhikes.org. (530) 370-4777.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Tehama Country Visitor Center; Red Bluff. Stop by to learn about hikes in Tehama County and get information about exploring Lassen National Park. facebook. com/Tehama.Country.Visitor.Center 250 Antelope Blvd. (530) 529-0133.
HOCKEY: ICE & ROLLER
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Adult Roller Hockey. Adult inline roller hockey league welcomes men
& women of all ages & abilities. B & C leagues. For truly beginning players, C-level offers a low-key, fun way to learn to play. For players with some experience, or good skaters/athletes, B-level adds some pressure and competition. Leagues run fall (Sept.-Dec.) & spring (Feb.-May). In summer, combined leagues make for evenly matched teams that play for fun in air-conditioned Cal Skate. Pick-up games, schedule updates and other info at fun- landchico.com. (530) 343-1601.
GLENN COUNTY
North Valley Hockey; Hamilton City. Inline roller hockey leagues include youth coed recreational league (4 divisions) & Chico Firebirds youth travel league (7 teams, ages 18 & under). Adult leagues & colle- giate league. nvhsc.org. 250 Walsh Ave. (530) 378-4625.
SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta Roller Hockey; Redding. Free 7-week learn-to-play season starting in Oct. for boys & girls ages 5-14, including free learner gear. Winter league Nov.-Mar., drop-in hockey Mar.-May. Games at Big League Dreams Sports Park. facebook. com/shastarollerhockey 20155 Viking Way. (530) 223-1177.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mt. Shasta. Offers youth & adult hockey programs, plus annual pick- up tournament. Certified coaches offer instruction and leadership. Weekly “learn to skate & play” hockey classes for begin- ner & advanced levels. Siskiyou Ice Rink is a NHL regulation-sized outdoor rink. Hockey season runs late Nov.-Feb. www.msrec. org/siskiyou-ice-rink. Shastice Park, 800 Rockfellow Dr.
Friends of the Rink. (530) 926-5631. Mt. Shasta Recreation & Parks District. (530) 926-2494.
INDOOR PLAY AREAS
BUTTE COUNTY
KidsPark Indoor Fun; Chico. Drop-in childcare center for ages 2-12. Large, colorful indoor & outdoor area with lots of room to play. Games, crafts and fun group activities. Hourly rates. kidspark.com. 2477 Forest Ave., Ste. 190. (530) 894-6800.
Rare Air Trampoline Park; Chico. One of the few places on earth where kids are en- couraged to literally bounce off the walls! Trampoline courses & games for all ages, including specially designated toddler time. rareairparkchico.com. 1090 E. 20th St. (530) 433-5557.
SHASTA COUNTY
Mt. Shasta Mall Indoor Play Area; Redding. Kids will enjoy little slides for big fun at this play area for young children. Resting area for parents. 900 Dana Dr. (530) 223-3575.
Ninja Coalition; Redding. Indoor obsta- cles for kids, teens, and adults. Classes
and open gym are available. A unique approach to fitness that encompasses strength, conditioning, flexibility, prob- lem-solving, and coordination. ninja- coalitionhq.com. 900 Dana Drive. (530) 605-3329.
Rare Air Trampoline Park; Redding. 10,000-sq.-ft. of trampoline space includes multiple dodgeball courts, slam dunk bas- ketball hoops, an airbag pit, main court,
a junior zone and more. Arcade, birthday parties, private party rooms, air-robics classes & toddler time (offered twice a week jumpers ages 6 & under). rareairpark. com. 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530) 221-1206. Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Turtle Bay’s museum features indoor areas for children to play & learn. Check out a Wintu Bark House, watch fish, explore cre- ativity and engineering with KEVA planks, legos and hands-on educational exhibits. Children and their parents can enjoy the weekly Little Explorers early childhood development program together. turtlebay. org. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530) 243-8850.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center. Offers a variety of child development programs & activities including preschool
science, early childhood art, music & move- ment, holiday events and a weekly parent & child interactive playgroup. Call for drop- in hrs and information. mtshastacrc.com. 109 E. Lake St. (530) 926-1400.
Sisson Museum; Mt. Shasta. Located in a charming building at the Mount Shasta Fish Hatchery site. Features displays, exhibits and special events focused on local history. Children’s activities include a vintage fire truck, model railroad setup with locomotive control panel, old-fashioned toys and more. Open Apr.-Dec. mtshastamuseum.com. 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530) 926-5508.
KART RACING
SHASTA COUNTY
The Oasis Speedway; Shasta Lake City. Lighted 800-ft concrete racetrack with banked S-turns. Eight single-seat & three double-seat go-karts. Ages 9 & up (must be 52” tall) may drive single seat karts. Younger children may ride as a passenger in a double-seat kart with driver ages 18 or older. oasisfuncenter.com. 3330 Cascade Blvd. (530) 275-3042.
KAYAKING
BUTTE COUNTY
Forebay Aquatic Center; Oroville. Swim in a beautiful outdoor setting, or rent kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, hydro bikes or pedal boats. Learn to row, sail, kay- ak or canoe and take a moonlight paddle tour. Offers youth aquatic camps, outdoor education and birthday party/special event bookings. forebayaquaticcenter. com. 930 Garden Dr. (530) 774-7934.
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