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 toddler 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 obstacles for kids, teens, and adults. Classes and open gym are available. A unique approach to fitness that encompasses strength, conditioning, 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 basketball 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). rareairpark.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. 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 hrs. and information. 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, exhibits and special events focused on local history. Children’s activities include a vintage fire truck, model railroad setup with locomotive control panel, old-fashioned toys and more. mtshastamuseum.com. 1 N. Old Stage Rd. (530)926-5508.
