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
Upper Bidwell Park
Extensive park system with South Rim Trail hosting trail running races, Creek crossings, and single-track hiking opportunities.
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| Location | On the map (no street address published) |
| Today | Closed · opens 5:30 am · 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Website | chico.ca.us |
Hours this week
| Monday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Saturday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
| Sunday | 5:30 am–9 pm |
Vehicle gate and parking-lot hours from the City of Chico’s Trail, Gate & Facility Status page (updated Oct 16, 2026), last read Oct 27, 2026; closing time changes April 1 and October 1. On foot, the park itself closes 11 pm–5 am (city code 12.18.450). Holidays may differ.
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At the City CouncilAll mentions
Council minutes that name “upper bidwell park” (2008 on).
A motion was made by Councilmember Huber and seconded by Councilmember Brown to accept the Implementation Plan and direct staff to implement the Plan in conjunction with the Upper Park Road reconstruction project, and approve allocating $10… The whole motion
A motion was made by Councilmember Huber and seconded by Councilmember Brown to accept the Implementation Plan and direct staff to implement the Plan in conjunction with the Upper Park Road reconstruction project, and approve allocating $108,000 during the FY21-22 Capital Project Budget cycle for necessary technology and equipment to implement managed parking in Upper Bidwell Park. A friendly amendment was requested by Councilmember Morgan to direct staff to also find a way to offer one free day a week or a series of free days to be determined by staff. That amendment was accepted.
Aye Brown, Huber, Morgan, Tandon, Reynolds
No Denlay, Coolidge
…accepted. The motion carried by the following vote: AYES: Goldstein, Hawley, O'Brien, Winslow, Bennett, Reynolds NOES: None ABSENT: van Overbeek 5.7. COUNCILMEMBER WINSLOW REQUEST - PARKING ACCESS IN UPPER BIDWELL PARK At its meeting of 6/2/26, Council voted to agendize Councilmember Winslow's request to discuss parking and access in Upper Bidwell Park. Council discussed this matter but did not take action. 5.8. ITEMS ADDED AFTER THE POSTING OF THE AGENDA - None 6. REPORTS…