Chico Area Recreation & Park District

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Sing it with us:🎶 Do you remember, the 21st night of September? 🎵Here at CARD, we love a danceable ditty. And the classi...
09/22/2026

Sing it with us:
🎶 Do you remember, the 21st night of September? 🎵

Here at CARD, we love a danceable ditty.

And the classic tune from Earth, Wind, and Fire has sparked a singable sensation that lives on every year!

Want to play along? Post your best boogie photos in the comments below!

🎉 CARD is turning 78! 🎉Since 1948, CARD has been bringing Chico together to play, connect, and make memories. A lot can ...
09/21/2026

🎉 CARD is turning 78! 🎉

Since 1948, CARD has been bringing Chico together to play, connect, and make memories. A lot can happen in 78 years, and we’ve got the timeline to prove it!

Take a trip through CARD history and see some of the moments that helped shape who we are today:
👉 https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Y4yn0

Here’s to many more years of helping Chico play. 🥳

CARD helps families play!
09/18/2026

CARD helps families play!

🎃 Pick a pumpkin in the PV pool at Pumpkin Splash! (Now try saying that three times fast) 😆On Saturday, October 3rd, CAR...
09/16/2026

🎃 Pick a pumpkin in the PV pool at Pumpkin Splash!
(Now try saying that three times fast) 😆

On Saturday, October 3rd, CARD's hosting a special pumpkin patch at the PV Pool from 1-4 PM.

Get in one last swim for the season and select your perfect pumpkin from our floating pumpkin patch!

This family-friendly event will have:
🔸 Swimming
🔸 Pumpkin decorating
🔸 Music
🔸 Halloween festivities

Find out more and get your tickets here: https://www.chicorec.gov/pumpkin-splash

💍 Planning a wedding? Come say “I do” to finding the perfect Chico venue!CARD will be at the Chico Bridal Show this Sun,...
09/16/2026

💍 Planning a wedding? Come say “I do” to finding the perfect Chico venue!

CARD will be at the Chico Bridal Show this Sun, September 20, from 11 AM–3 PM at the Silver Dollar Fairgrounds. Stop by our booth and explore beautiful local spaces for your big day.

Picture your celebration surrounded by blooms at the Creekside Rose Garden, overlooking the water at Lakeside Pavilion, or tucked among the trees at the Chico Creek Nature Center. 🌹🌿

With venues for a variety of styles, sizes, and budgets, your perfect setting might be closer to home than you think.

Come meet our team and start imagining your day! 💕

Learn more about CARD’s wedding venues: www.chicoweddingvenues.com

🎞️ Tonight is movie night!See Captain America: The First Avenger for FREE at CARD's Movies in the Park. The fun starts a...
09/11/2026

🎞️ Tonight is movie night!
See Captain America: The First Avenger for FREE at CARD's Movies in the Park.

The fun starts at 6 PM with food trucks, free popcorn and family-friendly activities.

The film starts when the sun goes down, around 7:15 PM.

This evening will also include a special tribute to first responders. We look forward to recognizing the Chico Fire Department, Chico Police Department, V.I.P.S, veterans, and other first responders in attendance. ❤️

So bring your friends, family, picnic blankets, and comfiest folding chairs for a stellar night of entertainment under the stars.

More info here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Jync0

Tomorrow is an important day of remembrance and community, and we are honored to offer a special event for us to come to...
09/10/2026

Tomorrow is an important day of remembrance and community, and we are honored to offer a special event for us to come together as a community.

The evening will include a special tribute recognizing those who serve our community, including the Chico Fire Department, Chico Police Department, V.I.P.S., veterans, and other first responders in attendance. Then, we'll view a movie on the big screen: Captain America: The First Avenger!🍿

This evening wouldn't be possible without the amazing sponsors helping make this event possible:

Platinum Sponsors: Mix 95.1 and Lamar Advertising of Northern California
Gold Sponsors: Rogue Credit Union, Woodstock's Pizza Chico, and Race Communications
Silver Sponsors: Culligan of Chico and KIXE PBS

We’re grateful for their support and for the community partners who help bring Chico together for nights like this. ❤️

Get more details at https://na2.hubs.ly/H07MgPp0

‼️Attention: The Park Explorer Survival Club (PESC) registration deadline is tomorrow, Friday, September 11th ‼️The club...
09/10/2026

‼️Attention: The Park Explorer Survival Club (PESC) registration deadline is tomorrow, Friday, September 11th ‼️

The club kicks off its fall adventures on:

🥾 September 15th for Trackers (grades 1-3)
🎒 September 16th for Pathfinders (grades 4-5)
🗻 September 17th for Trailblazers (grades 6-8)

Give your kids the gift of the great outdoors this season with PESC.

They'll learn important survival and pathfinding skills in Bidwell Park while strengthening their connection to nature!

Register here: https://www.chicorec.gov/park-explorer-survival-clubs-pesc

Make Friday night a free film night with Captain America: The First Avenger 🎥Starting at 6 PM, CARD's September Movies i...
09/09/2026

Make Friday night a free film night with Captain America: The First Avenger 🎥

Starting at 6 PM, CARD's September Movies in the Park offers family-friendly fun for everyone, featuring:
⭐️ Delicious treats available for purchase from food trucks
⭐️ FREE movie theater popcorn
⭐️ Other activities for the whole family

The film starts when the sun goes down, around 7:15 PM.

This evening will also include a special tribute to first responders. We look forward to recognizing the Chico Fire Department, Chico Police Department, V.I.P.S, veterans, and other first responders in attendance. ❤️

So bring your friends, family, picnic blankets, and comfiest folding chairs for a stellar night of entertainment under the stars.

More info here: https://na2.hubs.ly/H07Jx-20

Address

545 Vallombrosa Avenue
Chico, CA
95926

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15308954711

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