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Chico, CA-Home of Bidwell Park

Chico, CA-Home of Bidwell Park

Chico, CA is located approximately 90 miles north of Sacramento. According to the Chico Chamber of Commerce, the current population of the City of Chico proper is 92,464. It is home to Chico State University and one of the largest Municipal Parks in the nation-Bidwell Park. 

As cited on the BidwellPark.Org website:

"Bidwell Park, often called the “Jewel of Chico,” is by far the greatest legacy Chico founders General John and Annie Bidwell left to the community. It was John Bidwell’s wish that Annie would give this land to the City of Chico for public use. She did so by deeding 1,900 acres in 1905 and another 301 acres in 1911. This parkland stretched from Upper Park in the east to Children’s Playground in the west. Over the years, additions to the park were purchased by the City of Chico bringing the total acreage of the park to almost 2,300 acres by 1935. At that time, Bidwell Park was the fourth-largest municipal park in the country. In 1995, the City of Chico acquired 1417 acres on south side of Big Chico Creek bringing the total park land to its current 3,670 acres. Bidwell Park stretches nearly eleven miles, straddling Big Chico Creek from the Bidwell Mansion in downtown Chico up into the foothills of Upper Park."

From a personal perspective, it is a gorgeous park with plenty of trails to bike, hike or take a ride with your equine friend. During the summer, it's a great area to cool off at with plenty of swimming holes and picnic tables along Big Chico Creek. The Chico Equestrian Association utilizes an arena at the entrance to the park with activities and events throughout the spring/summer seasons. Another notable feature, one of many I might add is the Kiwanis Chico Community Observatory, next to Horseshoe Lake, offers the public a chance to view the stars! For a complete list of features visit Bidwell Park's Information page.

If you're looking for local fresh fruits and veggies-the Saturday farmer's market is the place or if you're wanting to add a bit more excitement-Thursday night's Downtown Chico Market has it all. You will find local vendors, food and entertainment. The city plaza offers free Concerts in the Park on Friday's during the summer-best to bring a lawn chair to relax and listen to the different varieties of music.

Chico, a "little, big city," has all of the services you would find in a larger city, with the careful planning to avoid urban sprawl. Housing choices are plentiful ranging from apartments and condo's, to the classic Craftsman style "Chico Charmer" in the downtown area, to contemporary style estates on acreage surrounding Chico. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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