CARD
The Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) is here to help you play!
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Discover our Parks & Facilities
Discover our Parks & Facilities
CARD manages a variety of beautiful parks across the Chico area, offering spaces for relaxation, recreation, and community connection. From open…
Neighborhood Parks
Neighborhood Parks
Explore Summer Camps
Explore Summer Camps
Signing up for classes, camps, sports leagues, and activities just got easier. Beginning April 1, 2026, CARD is launching a new online registration…
Browse Our Summer Play Guide Here
Browse Our Summer Play Guide Here
How to set up a Rec account
How to set up a Rec account
How to Use Rec Fast Track
How to Use Rec Fast Track
Family & Events
Rose Garden Party | May 2, 2026
Rose Garden Party | May 2, 2026
Bask in a dreamy springtime soirée at CARD's Rose Garden Party. Gather your entire family or a group of friends and join us at the Creekside Rose…
Kite Day | April 12, 2026
Kite Day | April 12, 2026
Grab your family, your friends, and your kite and join us for CARD’s annual Kite Day! This beloved Chico tradition is a sight to see, with hundreds of…
An Evening in Paris: Inclusive Prom | April 18, 2026
An Evening in Paris: Inclusive Prom | April 18, 2026
Bonjour nos amis! Get ready for a fun and memorable night with CARD! This FREE inclusive prom is specially designed for teens and young adults (ages…
Interested in Partnering with CARD for your Classes or Programs?
Interested in Partnering with CARD for your Classes or Programs?
CURRENT NEED: Skateboard and Street Art Instructors!
Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in CARD! Please note that you must be at least 16 years of age to work for CARD, and some positions may require & specify…
CARD Classes for ALL Ages
CARD Classes for ALL Ages
CARD's Wedding Venues
CARD's Wedding Venues
Becoming a Contract Instructor
Becoming a Contract Instructor
Youth
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CARD Youth Instagram
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CARD Youth Facebook
Outdoor Basketball 3v3
Outdoor Basketball 3v3
Keep your spring Tuesdays and Thursdays open for our NEW 3v3 Outdoor Basketball program on our outdoor courts at Chapman Park! This league is perfect…
World of Art
World of Art
This creative, hands-on class introduces young artists to a wide variety of art techniques and materials, including drawing, painting, collage…
Youth Spring Pickleball Clinic
Youth Spring Pickleball Clinic
Players will develop fundamental pickleball skills through engaging drills, games, and matches that build hand-eye coordination, teamwork, and fitness…
Electronic Music Intensive: Beat Production with FL Studio & Logic Pro
Electronic Music Intensive: Beat Production with FL Studio & Logic Pro
Musical Theatre Dance Workshop & Performance
Musical Theatre Dance Workshop & Performance
Homeschool Sewing Workshop
Homeschool Sewing Workshop
CARD Hiking Club
CARD Hiking Club
Toddler Programs
Toddler Programs
Park Explorers Survival Club
Park Explorers Survival Club
Adults
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CARD Adult Instagram
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CARD Adult Facebook
Upper Bidwell Canyon Trek - Spring Waters & Wildflowers
Upper Bidwell Canyon Trek - Spring Waters & Wildflowers
Embark on a guided 4-hour trek to Bear Hole - one of Upper Bidwell Park's most iconic and scenic destinations. Along the way, we'll explore the…
Parents Night Out
Parents Night Out
Parent's Night Out (PNO) gives you a well-deserved break while your children ages 7-12 enjoy a fun evening at Chico Pickle and Pong (424 Otterson Dr…
Surviving & Thriving
Surviving & Thriving
Attend a FREE class with 8 weekly sessions designed for adults who have or want to assist people who have suffered unwelcome change, loss or turmoil…
Upper Bidwell Wildflower Walk
Upper Bidwell Wildflower Walk
Adult Flamenco at Chico Creek Dance
Adult Flamenco at Chico Creek Dance
CPR Classes
CPR Classes
Freedom Stretch
Freedom Stretch
Adult Fencing
Adult Fencing
SHiNE Dance Fitness Classes
SHiNE Dance Fitness Classes
Seniors
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CARD Senior Instagram
CARD Senior Facebook
CARD Senior Facebook
Senior Luncheons
Senior Luncheons
Join us for an afternoon filled with delicious food, friendly faces, and lots of fun. This cherished community event is the perfect opportunity to…
Paint Your Pet
Paint Your Pet
Be they furry and fuzzy, be they feathers or scales, you will capture your companion’s personality on a 12x12 stretched canvas using acrylic paint…
Visit the Chico Creek Nature Center
Visit the Chico Creek Nature Center
As the official Visitor Center of Bidwell Park, the Nature Center is a hub for fun, education, and wonder — all inspired by the outdoors!
Senior Programs
Senior Programs
Gentle Integral Yoga
Gentle Integral Yoga
Move and Feel Better: Gentle Fitness
Move and Feel Better: Gentle Fitness
Chico Community Band
Chico Community Band
Trips and Tours
Trips and Tours
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