CARD is delighted to announce the much-anticipated opening of the enhanced Chapman Neighborhood Park on December 21st, just in time to bring joy to the holiday season. Thanks to a $2.9 million grant awarded through the State Parks Statewide Park Development and Community Revitalization Program, the Chapman Neighborhood Park has undergone a transformative makeover, establishing it as a premier recreational destination in the heart of Chico.

CARD is thrilled to announce the acquisition of a monumental $6 million grant from the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) to propel the development of their future Aquatics & Recreation Center.

As the holiday season approaches, the Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) is thrilled to announce its enthusiastic participation in Giving Tuesday, extending an invitation to friends and supporters to contribute to the joy at the Chico Ice Rink this festive season.

Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) is excited to invite you to celebrate the grand opening of the brand-new Bocce Ball Complex on Thursday, November 9th, at 2:00 PM.

The Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) celebrated a noteworthy milestone last week as it officially welcomed the charming 1.3-acre Emerson Park to its growing list of Neighborhood Parks.

Get ready for a night of Halloween fun with Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD)’s “Movie in the Park” on Saturday, October 21st at DeGarmo Park.

Welcome to a glimpse of the future – the CARD Aquatics & Recreation Center!

Join the Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) in commemorating 75 years of community excellence with an exciting evening at Movies in the Park on Saturday, September 30th.

CARD is thrilled to announce an exciting partnership with the City of Chico and the Downtown Chico Business Association for the upcoming 2023 Downtown Chico Ice Skating Rink season.

Grab your family and friends and pack your blankets because Chico Area Recreation and Park District is back with a favorite summertime tradition “Movies in the Park.”

The Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) proudly announces the addition of Indigo Park to its esteemed list of neighborhood parks. Located within Meriam Park at the intersection of Springfield Drive and Concord Avenue, Indigo Park offers an array of recreational amenities for all to enjoy.

Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) is ready to say, “so long!” to summer break at the annual Nature Center Ice Cream Social event on Saturday, August 19th, 2023, from 12–3 PM at the Chico Creek Nature Center, 1968 E 8th Street in Chico.

Experience the enchantment of City of Wonders, a world’s fair themed fundraiser gala for Chico Area Recreation & Park District’s (CARD) future Aquatics Recreation Facility and celebration of our 75th birthday! This gala will be on Friday, September 22nd at 6 PM at the Lakeside Pavilion in California Park.

Chico Area Recreation & Park District (CARD) is excited to unveil our new brand identity with a refreshed logo plus new colors and fonts. CARD has been growing exponentially over the past few years and we wanted our look to reflect those changes and our future.

Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) is all set to host an exciting 4th of July Celebration on July 1st, 2023, from 11 AM–2 PM at 20th Street Community Park near the playground and sand volleyball courts. The event is open to the public and promises to be a fun-filled day of live patriotic music, free treats, and exciting activities for the whole family.

Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) is excited to announce the beginning of the Chapman Park renovation construction starting Monday, June 5.

After a successful and very busy public input session at the Thursday Night Market, Saturday Farmer’s Market, and at Bidwell Junior High, Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) along with Confluence Inc. has now made an online CARD Aquatics Center survey available.

The Chico Creek Nature Center (CCNC) received its Restricted Species Permit from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife last month, a permit the organization has been striving to achieve for several years.

Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) invites you and your furry friends to have a paws-itively great time at our dog-friendly K-9 Classic outdoor event, Saturday, May 20th from 10 AM–1 PM at DeGarmo Park in Chico.

Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) is seeking public feedback for a new, state-of-the-art Aquatics Center that was announced last March. CARD has hired Confluence, a professional consulting firm comprised of landscape architects, urban designers, and planners, to lead and manage the project.

Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD), in partnership with Chico Bocce Club, will break ground at 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 4th, for a new Bocce Ball Complex in Community Park.

A little rain won’t dampen our spirits, and kites rise highest against the wind! Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) invites you to a rescheduled Kite Day, a fun and free...

Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) took a significant step Wednesday night toward the implementation of a new, state-of-the-art aquatics center.

Chico Area Recreation and Park District (CARD) invites you to embark on a storybook adventure in the park at the 60th annual Spring Jamboree...