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Veterans Memorial Park

Person riding a bike in a park with trees and long shadows.
Child riding bike through Veterans Memorial Park
A winding path in a serene park with lush trees and grass.
Shaded walking path
A park pavilion with picnic tables and stone pillars set amidst green grass and trees.
Large picnic area (available for rent)
Park entrance with a sign reading "Hillwood Park," path, trees, and a gazebo.
Entrance to Veterans Memorial Park
Sunny park scene with pathway, green bench, trees, grass, and clear sky.
Walking path with views of Upper Park
A children's playground with slides, swings, and climbing structures, surrounded by greenery under a clear sky.
Large adventure play structure for ages 5–12
A children's playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by green trees and grass.
Small "tot lot" for ages 2–5
A sunny park pavilion with rows of benches and a blue latticed roof.
Small stage area
A park with playground equipment, benches, and greenery on a sunny day.
BBQ and stone serving area
A large outdoor xylophone in a park with trees and a walking path in the background.
Large outdoor xylophone
A memorial plaque on a boulder in a park, with grass and trees in the background.
9/11 Memorial
Sunlight through trees in a park with walking path and bike racks.
Bike racks
A sign reading "BROOKS FIELD" at a baseball park with green trees and a clear sky.
Brooks Field
Empty baseball field with green grass, red dirt, and trees under a clear sky.
Brooks Field baseball diamond
A sign for Wildwood Pump Track with rules and a dirt bike track in the background.
Pump Track
May contain: bicycle, bike, vehicle, transportation, person, human, wheel, machine, and bmx
Getting air on the Pump Track
A BMX or mountain bike track with dirt jumps, set near a housing area under a clear sky.
Wildwood Pump Track
Aerial view of a park with greenery, playground, picnic shelters, and adjacent parking, with open fields and road in the background.
Aerial view of Veterans Memorial Park
Person riding a bike in a park with trees and long shadows.
A winding path in a serene park with lush trees and grass.
A park pavilion with picnic tables and stone pillars set amidst green grass and trees.
Park entrance with a sign reading "Hillwood Park," path, trees, and a gazebo.
Sunny park scene with pathway, green bench, trees, grass, and clear sky.
A children's playground with slides, swings, and climbing structures, surrounded by greenery under a clear sky.
A children's playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by green trees and grass.
A sunny park pavilion with rows of benches and a blue latticed roof.
A park with playground equipment, benches, and greenery on a sunny day.
A large outdoor xylophone in a park with trees and a walking path in the background.
A memorial plaque on a boulder in a park, with grass and trees in the background.
Sunlight through trees in a park with walking path and bike racks.
A sign reading "BROOKS FIELD" at a baseball park with green trees and a clear sky.
Empty baseball field with green grass, red dirt, and trees under a clear sky.
A sign for Wildwood Pump Track with rules and a dirt bike track in the background.
May contain: bicycle, bike, vehicle, transportation, person, human, wheel, machine, and bmx
A BMX or mountain bike track with dirt jumps, set near a housing area under a clear sky.
Aerial view of a park with greenery, playground, picnic shelters, and adjacent parking, with open fields and road in the background.

Veterans Memorial Park

100 Wildwood Avenue 

Veterans Memorial Park (previously Wildwood Park and was renamed in November 2024 to honor Chico's veterans) serves as the gateway to the scenic Upper Bidwell Park. Established in 1995 and transferred to CARD in 2011, Veterans Memorial Park has become one of the area's most popular destinations. CARD has continuously enhanced and preserved its excellent amenities, which include:

  • A large Adventure Play Structure for children ages 5–12 
  • A “tot lot” for children ages 2–5 
  • Two (2) covered picnic areas with BBQs.
  • Two (2) little league fields
  • One large multi-use sports field
  • Two (2) pump tracks: beginner and intermediate-to-advanced
  • Walking/jogging path spanning approximately 3/4 of a mile
  • Restroom facility

With two spacious picnic sites, Red Bud and Blue Oak, Veterans Memorial Park is the perfect venue for special occasions such as family gatherings, celebrations, and group outings. Learn more about reserving these spots for your next event on our Picnic Rentals page.

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