Page 92 - Family Resource Guide Fall/Winter 2024/2025

PARKS, RECREATION & SPORTS NORTH STATE PARENT FAMILY RESOURCE GUIDE FALL/WINTER 2024/2025
Ninja Coalition; Redding. Indoor obsta- cles for kids, teens, and adults. Classes
and open gyms 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 and 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
Mount Shasta Community Resource Center; Mount Shasta. Offers a variety of child development programs & activi-
ties including preschool science, early childhood art, music & movement, holiday events and a weekly parent & child inter- active 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.
KART RACING
SHASTA COUNTY
Oasis Speedway; Shasta Lake City. Lighted 800-ft concrete racetrack with banked S-turns. Eight single-seat and three dou- ble-seat go-karts. Ages 9 & up (must be 52” tall) may drive single seat karts. Younger children may ride as a passenger in a dou- ble-seat kart with drivers 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, kayak or canoe and take a moonlight pad- dle tour. Offers youth aquatic camps, out- door 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 kay- aking paddlers. Weekly local paddles and events. Offers online resources and group email. justkayakmore.com.
Shasta Paddlers; Redding. Loose-knit group for enthusiasts of kayaking, ca- noeing, stand-up paddle boarding and anything else that travels on the water un- der human power. Weekly social paddles at Whiskeytown Lake. Sacramento River paddles and events throughout the North State. All skill levels and ages welcome. Look up “Shasta Paddlers” Facebook Group for upcoming events.
SISKIYOU COUNTY
Lake Siskiyou Beach & Camp; Mount Shasta. Rent a kayak, canoe or pedal boat from the Beach Rental/Splash Zone Hut. Call for pricing on equipment rental. Open April 1-Nov 1. lakesiskiyouresort.com. 4239 W. A. Barr Rd. (888)926-2618.
River Dancers River & Kayak Adven- tures; Mount Shasta. Adventures offered include white water rafting and kayaking trips. Day outings and overnight multi-day camps. Trained guides help guests dis- cover new ways to enjoy the environment while learning skills on the river. Includes swimming, water-play, learning about wildlife and good food. riverdancers.com. 308 S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (530)918-8610.
LACROSSE
MULTIPLE COUNTIES
Northern California Junior Lacrosse Association. Offers information and resources about lacrosse including off-season camps, clinics, travel teams and tournaments. ncjla.org.
U.S. Lacrosse. Great online resource for lacrosse history, info and tips. Includes informative videos. uslacrosse.org.
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Rebels Lacrosse. For boys ages 9-17 and high school girls. Teaches and promotes lacrosse in a fun, safe and sportsmanlike environment. Dedicated to skills development including speed, position and finesse. chicorebelslacrosse. org. (530)680-2412.
MARTIAL ARTS
BUTTE COUNTY
Americana Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu; Chico. Ages 7 and up. Competitive jiu-jitsu school with experienced instructors. Offers one-on-one training and smaller classes. americanabjj.com. (530)519-2099.
Chico: 13306 Cabin Hallow Ct., Suite 100.
Paradise: 7126 Skyway Suite F.
Azad’s Martial Arts Family Center; Chico. Ages 3 and up. Classes for kids and adults in Hapkido, Tae Kwon Do, Tai Chi, Judo, Jiu-Jitsu, Karate, kickboxing and more. azadsmartialarts.com. 313 Walnut St., Suite. 150. (530)892-2923.
Chico Dojo. Ages 4 and up. Classes
build children’s self-confidence, respect, self-discipline and strength by promoting physical fitness in a fun and upbeat envi- ronment. Also offers Kobayashi Shorin Ryu Karate and Kobudo (weapons) style from Okinawa, Japan. Chicodojo.com. 485 East Ave. (530)898-9753.
Haley’s Martial Arts; Chico. Classes for adults and children ages 3 and up in Shorin Ryu Karate, Kobudo (weapons), Aikido and Judo. hmacdojo.com. 260 Co- hasset Rd., Suite 150. (530)895-3114.
StandAlone MMA Gym; Chico. Offers classes for children 8-15 in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Striking. Classes for adults in Muay Thai, BJJ, Wrestling and Boxing. Standalonemma. com. 848 W 9th St. (530)893-8392.
SHASTA COUNTY
NorthWest Martial Arts; Anderson. Self-defense training center for all ages. Develops self-confidence and self-control. facebook.com/northwestmartialartscen- ter/. 2676 Gateway Dr. (530)378-1169. The Center for Meditative & Healing Arts; Viola. Offers a variety of age-appro- priate classes for all skill levels, including Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Fan, Qi Gong for all ages. Meditation, yoga, reiki, acu- pressure for ages 10 and up. meditative- healingarts.org. (530)638-5283.
Rice Brothers Jiu Jitsu; Redding. Offers 1-hour gi and no gi classes for kids and adults. Free no obligation, 3-day trial. nor- calbjj.com. 2445 Athens Ave. (530)638-9536.
PAINTBALL & AIRSOFT PARKS & FIELDS
BUTTE COUNTY
Surplus City Combat Zone Paintball Park; Oroville. Open weekends for paintball, airsoft and gel blasters. Private party rentals available. combatzonepaintball.com. 4444 Pacific Heights Rd. (530)533-5300.
SHASTA COUNTY
US Airsoft World; Anderson. Features a “tactical city” and Airsoft store. More than 10 acres dedicated to Airsoft, with stat tracking and leaderboards. usairsoft.com. 4506 Panorama Point Rd. (530)365-1000.
PICKLEBALL
BUTTE COUNTY
Chico Pickleball. Members age 10-88.
We play every day and we enthusiastically welcome players of all skill levels, ages
and ability. Lessons, training and play are free; equipment provided. We’d love to introduce you to “the fastest growing sport in the nation.” chicopickleball.com. 1900 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy.
Chico Racquet Club. 8 well-lit courts. Basket with paddles & balls provided. chicoracquetclub.com.
1629 Manzanita Ave. (530)895-1881.
SHASTA COUNTY
Redding Pickleball Group. A dynamic group of active individuals that come together to enjoy pickleball and all its ben- efits. Currently more than 400 members. pickleballredding.com. Enterprise Park, 4000 Victor Ave. (530)638-6945.
“My son has been been attending classes now for a few months and the personal, physical, mental growth he has experienced is astonishing. He is not only learning martial arts but respect, compassion, self control amongst many other things. I would highly recommend them!” –Samantha B.
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