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Park Reservations

All City park areas are available on a first come, first serve basis unless the area 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.  

Map of Lower Bidwell Park

Areas That May Be Reserved:

• One Mile Picnic/Barbecue Area (Key checkout required for large BBQ)
• Five Mile
• Cedar Grove
• City Plaza
• Childrens Playground
• Council Ring Area
• Wildwood Park
• City Plaza Diagrams Locations
• Bidwell Bowl Amphitheater
• Caper Acres
• Depot Park
• Use of Lower Bidwell Park
• Use of Upper Bidwell Park

Please call the General Services Department at

(530) 896-7800, Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., to obtain a reservation application, fee information, and available dates.   You may also download Park Use Permit Application form using the link below.  Insurance may be required for your event.  Important: Reservations are not valid until approved by the Park Division. 

• Park Use Permit Application
• 5K and 10K Lower Bidwell Park run/walk map
• Wildwood Park Ballfield Lighting Instructions
• City Plaza Diagrams

PDF documents will require that you have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer. » For a free download click here!

Fill out application and return to the City of Chico, General Services Department, 965 Fir St, Chico, CA 95928, or P.O. Box 3420, Chico, CA 95927