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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2023 PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS
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). ffunland- chico.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. shastarollerhock- eyleague@gmail.com. (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 beginner & advanced levels. Siskiyou Ice Rink is a NHL regulation-sized outdoor rink. Hockey sea- son runs late Nov.-Feb. http://www.msrec. org/siskiyou-ice-rink Shastice Park, 800 Rock- fellow Dr. (530) 926-2494 or (530) 926-1715.
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 encouraged to literally bounce off the walls. Trampoline courses & games for all ages, including specially designated tod- dler time, family days & Sensory Sundays. 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. 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 devel- opment programs & activities including preschool science, early childhood art, music & movement, holiday events and a weekly parent & child interactive play- group. Call for drop-in hrs. and informa- tion. 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.
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