A list of things that go on in the park, legal and otherwise…
Artists — individuals & classes (Chico Art Center and Avenue 9 Gallery)
Bicycling — street bikes
Bicycling — surrey rentals
Bicycling — mountain bikes
Bicycling events — street bikes (Chico Velo)
Bicycling events — mountain bikes
Bird watching
Camping — homeless
Camping — authorized (annual CARD family camping weekend)
Canoeing (Nov. 1 – Apr. 1 only)
Classes — Yoga, Tai Chi, CARD
Cleanup trash
Cross-country running
Disc golf
Dog walking
Drinking alcohol
Drumming
Educational outings
Equestrian events at arena, Chico Equestrian Association
Exercising (Lower Park Vita Par Course)
Fishing — Big Chico Creek
Fishing — Horseshoe Lake
Footrace events
Golf — Bidwell Park Golf Course
Hiking
Holiday celebrations — New Year’s Day swim, Memorial Day, 4th of July
Horseshoes
Horseback riding on trails
Horseback riding in arena
Invasive vegetation removal
Jogging
Juggling
Medieval sports: contact the Barony of Rivenoak, the Chico branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism
Kayaking (Nov. 1 – Apr. 1 only)
Kite flying
Military training
Native vegetation replanting
Nature hikes & walks
Observatory — indoor activities
Observatory — outdoor activities
Orienteering
Picnics
Playground equipment use
Public events — fairs, theatrical productions, concerts etc.
Private events — weddings, parties, ceremonies etc.
Rappelling
Riparian restoration
Rock climbing
Running
Scooter riding
Shooting — Chico Rod & Gun Club
Skating, Skateboarding, and In-line Skating
Softball
Sunbathing
Swimming in creek
Swimming in Sycamore Pool
Trail maintenance
Trail building
Vehicle driving
Walking
Walking events
Wildflower identification walks
