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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2025 PARKS & RECREATION
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Aquatics: Swim Instruction, Pools, Centers & Parks
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Bicycling & Local Bike Trails
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT County Parks Departments
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Hiking
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Indoor Play Areas
CARET-SQUARE-RIGHT Recreation Departments AQUATICS: SWIM
INSTRUCTION, POOLS, CENTERS & PARKS
MULTILE COUNTIES
Forebay Aquatic Center: All our youth programs are centered around waters safety. Sponsored by California State Parks, Department of Boating and Water Ways we teach all the fundamentals of water and boating safety. We offer free lifejacket give aways throughout the year. Ask us about river and lake safety programs. Located at the beautiful North Forebay State Recre- ation. Forebayaquaticcenter.com. 930 Gar- den Drive, Oroville. aqautics.education@ gmail.com. (530)774-7934.
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD); Chico. Ages 6mos and up. Small group and private swim lessons for the beginner all the way to stroke improve- ment and swim team. chicorec.com. 545 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)895-4711.
Chico AquaJets & MiniJets; Chico. Ages 4-18. A fun year-round program for swim- mers. Coaches work with swimmers of all levels and ages on stroke technique and endurance, encouraging each swimmer to reach full potential. gomotionapp.com/ team/caj/page/home. cajheadcoach@ gmail.com.
Chico Sports Club; Chico. Swim lessons for all ages and levels. Aqua classes and access to two pools open year-round. chicosports- club.com. 260 Cohasset Rd., Suite 190. (530)345-9427.
Concow Pool. Open swim time, aqua aerobics and instruction. To sign up for les- sons, call office. paradiseprpd.com. 11666 Concow Rd. (530)872-6393.
Dwight Brinson Swim Center; Durham. Group and private summer swim lessons for a variety of levels. Swim classes for all ages. $4 admission. durhamrecreation. recdesk.com. 9451 Midway. (530)345-1921. Feather River Recreation & Park District; Oroville. Swim lessons, recreational swim, family swim and pool parties available at Nelson pool; also group and private swim lessons for ages 6mos-17. frrpd.com. 2290 6th Ave. (530)533-2011.
Forebay Aquatic Center; Oroville. Swim
in a beautiful outdoor setting. Rent kayaks, canoes, stand-up paddle boards, hydro bikes or pedal boats. Learn to row, sail or kayak. Take a moonlight paddle tour. Youth aquatic camps, outdoor education and
birthday party/special event bookings. forebayaquaticcenter.com. 930 Garden Dr. (530)774-7934.
In Motion Fitness; Chico. Open swims and swim lessons year-round for all ages. Three outdoor pools include an eight-lane lap pool and splash pool for little ones. inmotionfitness.com. 1293 E. 1st Ave. (530)343-5678.
North Valley Swim School; Chico. Year- round swim programs for ages 6 mos and up and lessons for infants, toddlers and Parent-Tot classes. Small group or private lessons available. inmotionfitness.com/ services/swim-school-nvss. Located in In Motion Fitness. 1293 E. 1st Ave. NVSS@ inmotionfitness.net. (530)345-6707. Oroville YMCA Pool. Year-round heated outdoor pool. Seasonal swim lessons for all ages. Open swim, lap swim, water exercise and lifeguard certification course. ymcasu- periorcal.org/OrovilleYMCA. 1200 Myers St. (530)533-9622.
Paradise Recreation Center Pool. Swim lessons for ages 6mos-14, private and adult classes. Private swim and swim teams. paradiseprpd.com. 5600 Recreation Dr. (530)990-0317.
Pleasant Valley Pool; Chico. Private and small group swim lessons for ages 6mos- 17. chicorec.com/pleasant-valley-pool. 2320 North Ave. (530)895-4703.
Sycamore Pool; Chico. A unique outdoor cement pool in Bidwell Park created by a dam in Chico Creek. Lifeguards on duty se- lect days and times. friendsofbidwellpark. org. Bidwell Park’s One-Mile Recreation Area, Vallombrosa Way. (530)895-4711. Water Sprites Swim School; Chico. Year- round swim lessons for ages 2 mos and
up in a heated indoor swim facility that is open daily. Small class sizes and comfort- able parent viewing area. chicowater- sprites.com. 2280 Ivy St. (530)428-5031.
GLENN COUNTY
Orland City Pool. Group and private swim lessons. Pool is available to rent for private events. orlandrec.recdesk.com. 120 Roos- evelt Ave. (530)865-1631.
Willows City Pool. Swim lessons and open swim for all levels. willowsca.myrec.com. 815 W. Laurel St. (530)934-7043.
SHASTA COUNTY
Anderson Union High School Pool. Swim lessons for infants and up are offered through the City of Anderson Parks & Recreation. Public swim, family pass and season passes available. ci.anderson.ca.us/ departments/parks_and_recreation.php. 1471 Ferry St. (530)378-6654.
ISR Swim Lessons. Infant Swimming Re- source is for children 6mo and older. Swim school specializes in survival swim skills and only offers private lessons. All students who complete the program will master
the self-rescue swim skills so they could survive if they found themselves in the water unattended (takes about 6 weeks on average to complete). Sign up or learn more at ReddingISR.com. (530)949-0226.
Redding Aquatic Center. Offers swim lessons for ages 6mos and up. An Olym- pic-sized pool and an activity pool for a full aquatics program from preschool swim lessons to lap swimming with public and family swim hrs. Search Aquatic Center under Parks & Rec. cityofredding.gov. 44 Quartz Hill Rd. (530)245-7248.
Redding Swim Team. Swim America swim lessons. Progressive levels for different
skill levels including Mommy & Me classes for 6mos-2.5 years. reddingswimteam. org. 2500 Eureka Way. (Shasta High School pool). (530)246-2666.
Shasta Athletic Club; Redding. Year-round open swims in an indoor-outdoor pool. Also offers exercise classes, reserved swim and instruction. shastaathleticclub.com. 1988 Park Marina Dr. (530)241-7711. Shasta Family YMCA; Redding. Dive into our three heated indoor and outdoor pools, designed for all ages and abilities. We offer year-round group and private swim lessons for everyone from six months to adults. Enjoy aqua aerobics, lifeguard and safety training, open swim, lap swim and specialized Diverse Ability Swim Lessons. Looking to take your skills to the next level? Join our USA Swimming Team or Masters Swim Team for advanced training and competitive opportunities. There’s something for everyone in the wa- ter! sfymca.org/swimming. 1155 N. Court St. (530)246-9622.
Sun Oaks Swim School; Redding. Year- round learn-to-swim program. Parent-Tot begins at 6 mos. Toddler class for 2yrs old with 2:1 student/teacher ratio. Ages 3 & up. Can be part of small group lessons, which offer plenty of attention for each child to progress. There are three levels before kids can move on to the Pre-Team Program, preparing kids for any competitive swim team. Private and semi-private lessons for ages 6mos and up. sunoaks.com/swim- school. 3452 Argyle Rd. (530)221-4405. Swim Foundations; Redding. A variety
of swim teaching programs with a strong focus on learn-to-swim skills for children ages birth-5. Through a First 5 Shasta grant, they can help families pay for swim lessons for their kids with autism and other sensory processing behaviors. They spe- cialize in providing at-home small group lessons. swimfoundations.com. (530)638- 0486.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Dunsmuir Community Pool: The renovat- ed, naturally heated Dunsmuir Commu- nity Pool is the largest swimming pool in Siskiyou County. Available for private party rentals. Facilities include ADA compliant changing rooms and restrooms, wheel- chair and tiny tot ramp into the pool, shad- ed relaxation area, trained and certified lifeguards, diving board. Open mid-June
to mid-August. Recruiting lifeguards for 2025 season. Great summer job, excellent pay, flexible work schedules, free certifica- tion and all lifeguard gear provided. Call (530)859-0294 for application packet & employment information.
Dotty Olson Community Pool; Etna. Group and private lessons available. facebook.com/DottyOlsenPool. 401 Howell Ave. (530)467-5232.
Mountain Fitness/Wellness Center; Mount Shasta. Open swims on a drop-in basis for members and non-members. Day pass is $10/ adults and $5/kids. mountainfitnessca.com. Mountain Fitness Wellness Center: 633 Las- sen Ln. (530)926-6010.
Mountain Fitness South: 1630 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)926-3589.
Weed Community Gym. Features a tod- dler wading pool and 25-meter, six-lane pool. Weedrec.org.
Indoor pool: 161 E Lincoln Ave. (530)938- 4685.
Outdoor pool: 450 College Ave. Bel Air Park. (530)938-4701.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Teddy Pohler Memorial Pool; Corning. Swimming lessons, adult lap swim and water aerobics. Family passes available. corning.org/city-pool/. 1414 Colusa St. (530)824-7062.
McGlynn Pool; Red Bluff. Group and private lessons for all ages. Pool rental for private events. facebook.com/redbluffrec. 119 W Sycamore St. (530)527-8177.
BICYCLING & LOCAL BIKE TRAILS
NATIONAL
U.S. Bicycle Route System. Adventure Cycling Association offers a growing collec- tion of regionally and nationally significant bicycling routes online; take virtual tours of more than 18,000 miles of U.S. bicycle routes nationwide. adventurecycling.org/ usbrs. (406)721-1776.
BUTTE COUNTY
Bidwell Park; Chico. 3,670-acre park offers miles of trails through Upper and Lower Bidwell Park. Choose an easy lower loop and stop at a few different playgrounds. chico.ca.us/amenities/mountain-biking. 300 S. Park Dr. (530)896-7200.
Black Butte Lake; Orland. Over 20 miles of multi-use trails with scenic vistas and wild- life viewing. Picnic areas around the lake and a playground at Buckhorn Recreation Area. bit.ly/3SkKZsB. 19225 Newville Rd. (530)865-4781.
B-line Transit Bike Maps; Chico. From flats for easy rides and commuting to more chal- lenging foothill rides, the Butte County ter- rain offers a variety of interconnected trails to explore. Map (Chico Area). blinetransit. com/Resources/Bike-Maps/index.html. Chico Velo Cycling Club Local Routes. Website offering some of Chico Velo’s favorite cycling routes from Chico’s flat 16-mile River Road to the 64-mile Merid- ian-River Road in Durham. chicovelo.org/ local-routes.html.
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