Outside
Bidwell Park
Park·Open now · closes 11 pm
Ten miles of trail from the mansion to the upper gorge — the lower section works any evening, the upper section earns the trip.
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| Location | On the map (no street address published) |
| Today | Open now · closes 11 pm · 5 am–11 pm |
| Website | chico.ca.us |
Hours this week
| Monday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Tuesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 5 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 5 am–11 pm |
City code hours: City and CARD parks close 11 pm–5 am unless a sign there says otherwise (Chico Municipal Code 12.18.450). No posted schedule of its own. Holidays may differ.
Sources: chico.ca.us. Last confirmed Oct 27, 2026. Something wrong here? Tell us.
Council minutes that name “bidwell park” (2008 on).
Jul 14, 2026·Carried 6–0·water/utilities·item 5.6.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to agendize a discussion with Bidwell Park & Playground to discuss ways to improve the water quality of the Big Chico Creek, including the understanding of i… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to agendize a discussion with Bidwell Park & Playground to discuss ways to improve the water quality of the Big Chico Creek, including the understanding of it, and bring recommendations back to the Council. Also, request a presentation from Dr. Bodin. Finally, direct staff to look into participating in a swimmer illness study. Councilmember O'Brien made a friendly amendment to try and determine a cause for the contamination so something could be done about it. Also, allow for action to be taken once there is…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
Absent van Overbeek
The minutes
Jun 2, 2026·Carried 7–0·parks·item 6.2.
A motion was made by Councilmember Winslow and seconded by Councilmember Goldstein to agendize a discussion on parking and access in Upper Bidwell Park.
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
The minutes
Feb 3, 2026·Carried 7–0·public safety·item 5.3.
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to direct the Police Chief to implement his recommendations for the Park. Specifically, to initiate an ordinance or park rule amendments establishing a 15-… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember van Overbeek and seconded by Councilmember Hawley to direct the Police Chief to implement his recommendations for the Park. Specifically, to initiate an ordinance or park rule amendments establishing a 15-mph maximum speed limit for electric bicycles within the One Mile and Five Mile recreation loops of Bidwell Park, including associated signage, education, and enforcement measures. Additionally, direct Public Works (Engineering and Operations & Maintenance) Departments to clearly identify pedestrian and e- bikes/bicycle/alternative modes of transportation…
Aye Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, van Overbeek, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds
The minutes