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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE SPRING/SUMMER 2025 PARKS & RECREATION
Lassen National Park Hikes. Shasta and 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. Search “Lassen Park Hikes” on nps.gov. (530)595-4480.
OutGrown. A 501c3 nonprofit organiza- tion that empowers families with young children to step outside and enjoy the physical and mental benefits of growing up in nature. weareoutgrown.org. Sacramento River Forum. Information about public access points to trails, camp- ing, fishing and more along the Sacramen- to River. sacramentoriver.org.
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Chico Hiking Association. Provides hiking information for 50 trails as far north as Mount Shasta and as far south as Sacramento. Join a group hike or use the maps and tips to take your own adventure. chicohiking.org.
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HealthyShasta.org. Check out the Shasta County Trails Guide and downtown Red- ding Walking Routes and walking guides at healthyshasta.org/maps.
Shasta Land Trust; Redding. 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. 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)225-4100.
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Hike Shasta. Find an interactive map, color-coded based on difficulty, for Mt Shasta and surrounding peaks. The site also features campgrounds in the Mt Shasta area. hikemtshasta.com.
Mount Shasta Trail Association; Mount Shasta. Connects people to nature and com- munities to one another in south Siskiyou County. Volunteer opportunities to maintain beautiful areas in the region. Often during the spring, summer & fall clean up trailheads, trim brush along trails and even construct new trails. Visit Facebook for updates on activities. mountshastatrailassociation.org. Shasta Mountain Guides; Mount 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. 305 Chestnut St. info@shastaguides.com. (530)926-3117.
Middle Mountain 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.
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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.
INDOOR PLAY AREAS
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KidsPark Indoor Fun; Chico. Drop-in childcare center for ages 2-12. Large, col- orful indoor and outdoor area with lots of room to play. Games, crafts and fun group activities. After school care and hourly rates. kidspark.com. 2477 Forest Ave., Suite. 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. Trampo- line courses and games for all ages, including specially designated toddler time, family days and Sensory Sundays. rareairparkchico.com. 1090 E. 20th St. (530)433-5557.
Terrain Park Climbing Center; Chico. Fam- ily Fun! 3 story play structure, toddler play area, game room, rope climbing and boul- dering. We’ve got something fun for every member of the family/ Member events and discount climbing nights weekly. Hourly/ daily/monthly rates! terrainparkclimbing- center.com. 931 W 5th St. (530)809-0796.
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Mount Shasta Mall Indoor Play Area; Red- ding. 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 gyms are available. A unique approach to fitness that encompasses strength, con- ditioning, flexibility, problem-solving and coordination. ninjacoalition.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 par-
ties, private party rooms, air-robics classes and toddler time (offered twice a week for jumpers ages 6 & under). rareairpark.com. 3625 Old 44 Dr. (530)221-1206.
Turtle Bay Exploration Park; Redding. Tur- tle 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 engineer- ing 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 Explo- ration 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.
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Mount Shasta Community Resource Cen- ter; Mount Shasta. Offers a variety of child development programs & activities including preschool science, early childhood art, music & movement, holiday events and a weekly parent & child interactive playgroup. Call for drop-in hours & information. mtshastacrc. com. 109 E. Lake St. (530)926-1400.
Mount Shasta Sisson Museum; Mount 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 con- trol panel, old-fashioned toys and more. mtshastamuseum.com.
1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508.
RECREATION DEPARTMENTS
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Area Recreation & Park District. Year-round programs, classes and events
for all ages. Aquatics, trips and tours, mobile recreation vans, sports leagues, parks for seasonal play and more. chicorec.com. 545 Vallombrosa Ave. (530)895-4711.
Feather River Recreation & Park District; Oroville. Home of Feather River Activity Center Preschool. Recreational programs for all ages and all levels including dance, yoga, karate, judo, Zumba, summer camps, adult fitness, swimming, tennis/pickleball and more. frrpd. com. 1875 Feather River Blvd. (530)533-2011. Paradise Recreation & Park District. Offers seasonal sports leagues, classes, aquatics, camps, special needs programs, activities for all ages and more. paradiseprpd.com. 6626 Skyway. (530)872-6393.
City of Anderson Community Services. Fun playgrounds, youth basketball league, senior activities, the famous Mosquito Serenade Concerts, free fishing day for kids, skate park and more. ci.anderson.ca.us. 1887 Howard St. (530)378-6626.
Redding Recreation. Offers seasonal camps and classes, sports leagues and clin- ics, youth and teen activities, special events and more. Register now. reddingrecreation. org. 777 Cypress Ave. (City Hall, 2nd Floor). (530)225-4095.
Shasta Marina at Packers Bay; Lakehead. Full-service marina offering a convenience store, wakeboard, kayak and houseboat rentals and sales. Launch ramp and small boat covered moorage available. shastalake. net. 16814 Packers Bay Rd. (800)959-3359.
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City Of Yreka Parks & Facilities. Many parks and facilities available for use by residents and visitors. ci.yreka.ca.us/202/Parks-Facili- ties. 701 4th St. (530)841-2386.
Dunsmuir Recreation & Parks. Offers sports, activities and swimming in Siskiyou County’s largest outdoor pool. Features a botanical garden, outdoor concerts, safe play areas and more. dunsmuirparks.org. 4841 Dun- smuir Ave. (530)235-4740.
McCloud Community Services District. Hoo Hoo Park, with playground equipment, gazebos with public barbecues, horseshoe pits, several ballfields (one is fenced) and a concession stand with restrooms. ci.mccloudcsd.ca.us. 220 W. Minnesota Ave. (530)964-2017.
Mt. Shasta Recreation & Parks District. Sea- sonal youth basketball program, seasonal ice rink (skating & hockey), various youth and adult classes, beautiful recreational parks, skate park, senior services, a dog park and more. msrec. org. 1315 Nixon Rd. (530)926-2494.
Weed Recreation & Parks District. Parks, swimming, classes, special events and
more. Weed Community Center with indoor heated saltwater pool, rec room, birthday parties, pool parties, fitness classes, a grand room for weddings and events, community kitchen and conference room. weedrec.org. 161 E. Lincoln Ave. (530)938-4685.
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