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PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2022
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, com- bined leagues make for evenly matched teams that play for fun in air-conditioned Cal Skate.funlandchico.com. (530) 343-1601.
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. Drop-in hockey Mar.-May. Games at Big League Dreams Sports Park. facebook.com/shastarollerhockey. 20155 Viking Way. shastarollerhockeyleague@ gmail.com. (530) 223-1177.
INDOOR PLAY AREAS
BUTTE COUNTY
KidsPark Indoor Fun; Chico. Drop-in child- care 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 encour- aged to literally bounce off the walls! Tram- poline courses & games for all ages, including specially designated toddler time. rareairpark- chico.com. 1090 E. 20th St. (530) 433-5557.
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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 obstacles for kids, teens, and adults. Classes and open gym are available. A unique approach to fitness that encompasses strength, con- ditioning, flexibility, problem-solving, and coordination. ninjacoalitionhq.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 basketball 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 for jumpers ages 6 & under). rareair- park.com. 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530) 221-1206. Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Turtle Bay features indoor and outdoor areas for children and their families to play and learn. Inside the museum, check out a Wintu Bark House, watch fish at the Visible River Aquarium, explore creativity and engineering with KEVA planks, legos and hands-on educational exhibits. Outdoors, enjoy the Children’s Garden, home to Mo-
saic Oasis, a whimsical and fun water fea- ture that includes a drinking fountain, orna- mental fountain, and play structure. The McConnell Arboretum & Botanical Gardens are located on the north side of the Turtle
Bay Exploration Park campus and the Sundial Bridge featuring over 200-acres of native and non-native trees and plants.turtlebay.org. 844 Sundial Bridge Dr. (530)-243-8850.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mt. Shasta Community Resource Center; Mt. Shasta. Offers a variety of child develop- ment programs & activities including pre- school science, early childhood art, music
& movement, 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
Oasis Speedway; Shasta Lake City. Light-
ed 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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Just Kayak More; Redding. Large and active group of dedicated North State kaya- king paddlers. Weekly local paddles and events. Offers online resources and group email. justkayakmore.com.
Shasta Paddlers; Redding. Loose-knit group for enthusiasts of kayaking, ca- noeing, stand-up paddle boarding and anything else that travels on the water under human power. Weekly social paddles
at Whiskeytown Lake. Sacramento River paddles and events throughout the North State. All skill levels & ages welcome. head- watersadventure.com. 930 Merchant St., Ste. 1. (530) 223-2411.
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Lake Siskiyou Beach & Camp; Mt. Shasta. Rent a kayak, canoe or pedal boat from the Beach Rental/Splash Zone Hut. Call for pric- ing on equipment rental. lakesiskiyouresort. com. 4239 W. A. Barr Rd. (888) 926-2618. River Dancers River & Kayak Adventures; Mt. Shasta. Adventures offered include white water rafting and kayaking trips.
Day outings & overnight multi-day camps. Trained guides help guests discover new ways to enjoy the environment while learn- ing skills on the river. Includes swimming, water-play, learning about wildlife and good food. riverdancers.com. 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530) 227-5202.
LACROSSE
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Northern California Junior Lacrosse As- sociation. Offers information and resourc- es about lacrosse, including off-season camps, clinics, travel teams and tourna- ments. ncjla.org.
U.S. Lacrosse. Great online resource for lacrosse history, info and tips. Includes informative videos. uslacrosse.org.
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Rebels Lacrosse; Chico. For boys ages 9-17 & high school girls. Teaches and promotes lacrosse in a fun, safe and sports- manlike environment. Dedicated to skills development including speed, position and finesse. Register in the fall. chicorebels. uslaxteams.com.
MARTIAL ARTS
BUTTE COUNTY
Americana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; Chico. Ages 7 & up. Competitive jiu-jitsu school with experienced instructors. Offers one-on-one training and smaller classes. americanabjj. com. 13306 Cabin Hallow Court, Suite 100. (530) 519-2099.
Azad’s Martial Arts Family Center; Chico. Ages 3 & up. Classes for kids & adults in Hap- kido, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Ka- rate, kickboxing and more. azadsmartialarts. com. 313 Walnut St., Ste. 150. (530) 892-2923. Chico Dojo; Chico. Ages 4 & up. Classes build children’s self-confidence, respect, self-discipline and strength by promot-
ing physical fitness in a fun and upbeat environment. Also offers Kobayashi Shorin Ryu Karate & Kobudo (weapons) style from Okinawa, Japan. facebook.com/ChicoDo-
joOnline. 483 East Ave. (530) 898-9753. Haley’s Martial Arts; Chico. Classes for adults & children ages 3 & up in Shorin Ryu Karate, Kobudo (weapons), Aikido & Judo. hmac.biz. 260 Cohasset Rd., Ste. 150. (530) 895-3114.
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NorthWest Martial Arts; Anderson. Self-defense training center for all ages. Develops self-confidence & self-control. northwestmartialartscenter.com. 2676 Gateway Dr. (530) 378-1169.
The Center For Meditative & Healing Arts; Viola. Offers a variety of age-appropri- ate classes for all skill levels, including Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Fan, Qi Gong for all ages. Meditation, yoga, reiki, acupres- sure for ages 10 & up. meditativehealing- arts.org. (530) 638-5283.
Rice Brothers Jiu Jitsu; Redding. Offers 1 hour gi and no gi classes for kids and adults. Free no obligation, 3 day trial. norcalbjj. com. 2445 Athens Ave. (530) 209-7993. Shasta Family YMCA Teen & Adult Martial Arts Classes; Redding. Ages 13+ increase their skills & self-confidence as they learn punches, kicks & blocks. All skill levels welcome. $55/month (Y members $40/month). Tu & Th, 7:30-8:45pm. sfymca. org. 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622. Shasta Family YMCA Teen & Adult Mar- tial Arts Classes; Redding. Children ages K-8 increase their skills & self-confidence as they learn punches, kicks & blocks. All skill levels welcome; must be able to identify right & left hands. $50/month (Y members $35). Tu & Th, 6:30-7:30pm. sfymca.org. 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.
PAINTBALL & AIRSOFT PARKS & FIELDS
BUTTE COUNTY
Surplus City Combat Zone Paintball Park; Oroville. Open rain or shine first Fri of each month, 4-8pm, Sat-Sun, 9am-4pm. Week- days by appt. for private parties. combatzo- nepaintball.com. 4444 Pacific Heights Rd.
SHASTA COUNTY
Redding Paintball; Redding. Open play on Sat-Sun & some holidays. Open weekdays for private parties. In addition to four distinct paintball fields, features a full-size X-Ball airball field. reddingpaintball.com. 19000 Spring Gulch Rd. (530) 945-2880.
US Airsoft World; Anderson. Features a “tac- tical city” & Airsoft store. More than 10 acres dedicated to Airsoft, with stat tracking & leaderboards. usairsoft.com. (530) 365-1000 .
PICKLEBALL
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Pickleball; Chico. Members are age 10-88. We play every day and we enthusi-
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