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Park Reservation & Donation
All City park areas are available on a first-come, first-served basis, unless the area is reservable and is already reserved (a reservation sign will be posted).
The two birthday rings at Caper Acres Playground are available to reserve for free for up to a two-hour maximum time period. Click here to reserve
To obtain an application to reserve City Plaza, please contact our office by phone at (530) 896-7800 or in person at 965 Fir Street.
Note: Hooker Oak and Wildwood parks are reserved through Chico Area Recreation District (CARD).
- Areas That May Be Reserved (see reservation application and fees below):
- Maps:
- Park Reservation Application & Fees:
- Park Reservation Insurance Requirements:
Areas That May Be Reserved (see reservation application and fees below):
- One Mile Picnic/Barbecue Area (Key checkout required for large BBQ)
- Cedar Grove
- City Plaza (City Plaza Diagram)
- Children's Playground
- Campfire Council Ring Area
- Caper Acres
- Depot Park
- Five Mile West
- Five Mile East
- Picnic Site No. 37
Please call the Park Department at (530) 896-7800, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to check availability of venues. Reservations are not valid until approved by the Park Division.
Maps:
Park Reservation Application & Fees:
Park Reservation Insurance Requirements:
Park Donations
Park Donations
Park Donations
Donations to the Park Division are deposited in a dedicated fund utilized only for Bidwell Park and the City’s Greenways. Donations are tax deductible because they are used solely for public purpose (IRS Publication 526 (2012), p. 2).
