Park Hours and Reservations

Bidwell Park Gates Opening Hours (For September, 2010):

• South Park Drive (between East 4th St. and Caper Acres).....9:00 A.M.- 7 P.M.
• Caper Acres.....9:00 A.M. - 7 P.M. (closed each Monday)
• North Side of Sycamore Pool.....7:30 A.M. - 9 P.M.
• Cedar Grove.....7:30 A.M. - 7 P.M.
• South Park Dr. (between Cedar Grove and Centennial Ave.).....11:00 A.M. - 7 P.M.
• Petersen Dr......11:00 A.M. - 7 P.M.
• Upper Park Road at Wildwood Avenue.....5:30 A.M. - 9 P.M.
• Upper Park Road at Horseshoe Lake.....7:30 A.M. - 7 P.M.(closed to vehicular traffic every Sunday & Monday and during wet conditions)
• South Side of Five-Mile Recreation Area.....7:30 A.M. - 7 P.M.
• Wildwood Park and Hooker Oak Recreation Area.....7:30 A.M. - 7 P.M.
• Horse Arena.....7:30 A.M. - 7 P.M.

Areas That May Be Reserved:

• One Mile Picnic/Barbecue Area (Key checkout required for large BBQ)
• Five Mile Group Picnic Area
• City Plaza
• Cedar Grove
• Children's Playground
• Council Ring Area
• Wildwood Park
• Depot Park
• Bidwell Bowl Amphitheater
• Use of Lower Park
• Use of Upper Park

For addresses and descriptive site information of reserveable areas above, or to download a permit application, visit the City of Chico General Services Department's Park Division at: http://www.chico.ca.us/general_services_department/park_division/park_reservations.asp.

You may also call the Park Office at (530) 896-7800, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for more information. Insurance may be required for your event. Important: Reservations are not valid until approved by the Park Division.