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PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2023
SHASTA COUNTY
Dance Depot; Burney & Redding. Provides all levels of instruction for boys & girls, 18mos-adult/beginner. Classes offered in acrobatics, ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop and Mommy & Me or Daddy & Me perfor- mance opportunities. dancedepotfamily. com. Redding. 2225 Larkspur Ln. (530)241- 7764 or (530)275-9618.
Galaxy Gymnastics Academy; Redding. Believes in the benefits of gymnastics for developing strength, coordination, focus, discipline and self confidence in children. Ages walking & up. galaxygymnasticsred- ding.com. 910 Wall St. (530)222-4496. NorCal Elite Gymnastics Center; Redding. Teaches students the art of tumbling for beginners & veterans of the mat. Classes in gymnastics, parkour, ninja, & fitness gym. Ages 16mo & up. facebook.com/NorCalElit- eGym. 4425 Tenaya Ct. (530)223-5483. Shasta Gymnastics Academy; Redding. The premiere gym in Redding for Trampo- line, Tumbling, Gymnastics, and Preschool/ Kinder Gym! Host a birthday party with
us! shastagymnasticsacademy.com. 2629 Bechelli Lane. (530)229-9194.
HIKING
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
California Native Plant Society Field Trips. The Mount Lassen Chapter of the California Native Plant Society leads year- round field trips as part of its mission to conserve California native plants & their natural habitats. mountlassen.cnps.org. (530)343-2397.
Hike it Baby. A non-profit with a mission to connect families with babies and young children to the outdoors and each other. Join a hike group near you!
Butte County Branch: community.hikeitba- by.com/branches/butte-county/.
Shasta County Branch: community.hikeit- baby.com/branches/shasta-county-ca/. 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. Information about public access points to trails, camp- ing, fishing and more along the Sacramen- to River. sacramentoriver.org.
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Hiking Association; Chico. 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
Shasta Land Trust. Learn about our local ecosystems, wildlife, and the natural wonders of our biodiverse region. Events include family-friendly hikes, bike rides, movie screenings & more! All events support local land conservation efforts in protecting wildlife habitat, recreational lands, and working agricultural farms and ranches. Visit Shastalandtrust.org to sign- up. (530)241-7886.
Visit Redding California; Redding. 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. 1321 Butte St Suite 100. (530)225-4433.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Hike Mount Shasta; online. 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 Shasta. Connects people to nature and communities to one another in south Siskiyou County. 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. mountshas- tatrailassociation.org. 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 customiz- able trips. Professional guides make the experience memorable. shastaguides.com. (530)926-3117.
SUTTER COUNTY
Middlemountain Hikes; Sutter. Hike
into the world’s smallest mountain range with Middle Mountain Interpretive Hikes! People are drawn to the Sutter Buttes, whether they live in the area or are just traveling by them. The Buttes are an iconic ten-mile-wide circle of volcanic peaks that are dramatically isolated in the center of the Sacramento Valley. There are a series of county roads that encircle the Sutter Buttes, and Pass Road goes through them on the southside. This scenic route is about 45 miles and allows for car and bike exploration on public-access roads only. 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, Chico. 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. 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 4-16, including free learner gear. Games at Big League Dreams Sports Park. facebook.com/ shastarollerhockey. 20155 Viking Way. shastarollerhockey.com. (530)223-1177.
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, family days & Sensory Sundays (the first Sunday of every month). rareairpark- chico.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. ninjacoali- tion.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 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 Mosaic Oasis, a whimsical and fun water feature that includes a drinking fountain, ornamental 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, ex- hibits and special events focused on local history. Children’s activities include a vin- tage fire truck, model railroad setup with locomotive control panel, old-fashioned toys and more. 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.
SHASTA COUNTY
Just Kayak More; Redding. Large and active group of dedicated North State kayaking paddlers. Weekly local paddles & events. Offers online resources and group email. justkayakmore.com.
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