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NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2024/2025 PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS
MINIATURE GOLF
BUTTE COUNTY
Funland; Chico. 18-hole outdoor course offers a fun yet challenging mix of holes around running streams and fountains, up and over hills, under and around rocks, in a well-vegetated environment with a water- fall. funlandchico.com. 2465 Carmichael Dr. (530)343-1601.
SHASTA COUNTY
Oasis Fun Center; Shasta Lake. Two 18- hole miniature golf courses outdoors and a tropical themed 7-hole indoor course. Outdoor courses include multi-level holes, water hazards and terrain variations. All courses are lighted and one outdoor course is wheelchair accessible and stroller friendly. Go-karts, bumper boats, ax throw- ing, laser tag and more. oasisfuncenter. com. 3330 Cascade Blvd. (530)275-3042.
TEHAMA COUNTY
Lariat Bowl; Red Bluff. 18-hole outdoor course with water hazards and more. lariat- bowl.com. 365 S. Main St. (530)527-2720.
RESORTS
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Mount Shasta Resort.18-hole semi-pri- vate course | 6,035 yds | Par 70. Offers pri- vate lessons and seasonal junior golf camp. mountshastaresort.com. 1000 Siskiyou Lake Blvd. (530)868-4081.
GYMNASTICS
BUTTE COUNTY
Athletic Horizons Gymnastics Center; Chico. This 15,000 sq ft facility, Butte Coun- ty’s largest gymnastic center is home to many proud gymnastic champions. Classes in gymnastics and tumbling for ages 18 mos to 18 years, taught by National Safety Certified instructors. Awesome birthday packages will make your child’s birthday truly special. athletichorizons.com. 415 Otterson Dr. #70. (530)893-4967.
Feather River Elite Gymnastics; Oro-
ville. Gymnastics classes for children from walking and up, tumbling classes. Summer camps available. featherriverelite.com.1950 Kitrick Ave. (530)615-3525.
Kinetics Academy of Dance & Gym- nastics; Chico. Utilizing all apparatuses
of gymnastics and more. Classes offered are gymnastics, tumble and acro, aerial
arts and circus, cheer clinics and private lessons. Check us out for birthday parties too. Boys and girls ages 18 mos -18 years. kineticsacademyofdance.com. 627 Broad- way St., Suite. 100. (530)345-2505.
SHASTA COUNTY
Dance Depot; Redding. Provides all levels of instruction for boys and girls, 18 mos- adult/beginner. Classes offered in acro- batics, ballet, tap, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop and Mommy & Me or Daddy & Me performance opportunities. dancedepotfamily.com. 2225 Larkspur Ln. (530)241-7764.
NorCal Elite Gymnastics Center; Redding. Teaches students the art of tumbling for beginners and veterans of the mat. Classes in gymnastics, parkour, ninja and fitness gym. Ages 16 mos & up. facebook.com/ NorCalEliteGym. 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 Ln. (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 and volunteer opportu- nities as part of its mission to conserve California native plants and their natural habitats. mountlassen.cnps.org.
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.
BUTTE COUNTY
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.
SHASTA COUNTY
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.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
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 communities 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. mountshastatrailasso- ciation.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.
SUTTER COUNTY
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.
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. Adult inline roller hockey league welcomes men and women of all ages and 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.) and spring (Feb.-May). ffunlandchico.com. (530)343-1601.
SHASTA COUNTY
Shasta Roller Hockey; Redding. Free 7-week learn-to-play season starting in Oct. for boys and girls ages 4-16, including free learner gear. facebook.com/shastarol- lerhockey. 20155 Viking Way. shastaroller- hockey.com. shastarollerhockeyleague@ gmail.com. (530)223-1177.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Siskiyou Ice Rink; Mount Shasta. Offers youth and adult hockey programs, plus annual pick-up tournament. Certified coaches offer instruction and leadership. Weekly “learn to skate and play” hockey classes for beginner and advanced levels. Siskiyou Ice Rink is a NHL regulation-sized outdoor rink. Hockey season runs late Nov.-Feb. msrec.org/siskiyou-ice-rink Shas- tice Park. 800 Rockfellow Dr. (530)926-2494 or (530)926-1715.
INDOOR PLAY AREAS
BUTTE COUNTY
KidsPark Indoor Fun; Chico. Drop-in child- care center for ages 2-12. Large, colorful indoor and outdoor area with lots of room to play. Games, crafts and fun group ac- tivities. 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 encouraged to literally bounce off the walls. Trampoline courses and games for all ages, including specially designated toddler time, family days and Sensory Sun- days. rareairparkchico.com. 1090 E. 20th St. (530)433-5557.
Terrain Park Climbing Center; Chico. Family Fun! 3 story play structure, toddler play area, game room, rope climbing and bouldering. We’ve got something fun for every member of the family/ Member events and discount climbing nights weekly. Hourly/daily/monthly rates! ter- rainparkclimbingcenter.com. 931 W 5th St. (530)809-0796.
SHASTA COUNTY
Mount 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.
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