Picnic Rental Park Information

Picnic Rental Information

Weekend picnic support: (530) 624-3985

Can I cancel my reservation if it is raining or too hot?

  • If the reservation is canceled by Renter fourteen (14) days or more before the event, CARD will issue a full refund. If the reservation is canceled by Renter thirteen (13) days or less before the event, all rental fees will be forfeited. 
  • Weather: Refunds will not be issued due to weather (rain, extreme heat, etc.). A credit will be issued on the account and the user can reschedule at their convenience. 
  • Air Quality: If the AQI is 151 or higher, a credit will be issued to the account and the user can reschedule at their convenience. Visit: https://www.airnow.gov

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Chapman Park

Chapman Park picnic site.
Chapman Park picnic area
A playground with blue structures, a bear statue, and stone features, surrounded by trees and a picnic area.
Picnic area is close to the splash pad
A colorful children's playground with slides and climbing structures, shaded by blue canopies, with a clear sky above.
Large playground structure for ages 5–12
A bear statue in a fountain with water jets.
Splash pad climbing bear donated by Chico Rotary
A multi-use sports court with areas for basketball and tennis, surrounded by fencing and trees under a clear sky.
Combo basketball & futsal courts
A shaded picnic area with benches, trash cans, and green trees in a park setting.
Chapman Park picnic area
A curved structure with artistic accents in a park, surrounded by trees and benches.
Chapman Park pavilion available for use
A park scene featuring a winding path, grassy areas, trees, a basketball court, and nearby buildings under a blue sky.
Walking path
A park with tall trees and a large, unique slide structure on a sunny day.
Large multi-use field
Chapman Park picnic site.
A playground with blue structures, a bear statue, and stone features, surrounded by trees and a picnic area.
A colorful children's playground with slides and climbing structures, shaded by blue canopies, with a clear sky above.
A bear statue in a fountain with water jets.
A multi-use sports court with areas for basketball and tennis, surrounded by fencing and trees under a clear sky.
A shaded picnic area with benches, trash cans, and green trees in a park setting.
A curved structure with artistic accents in a park, surrounded by trees and benches.
A park scene featuring a winding path, grassy areas, trees, a basketball court, and nearby buildings under a blue sky.
A park with tall trees and a large, unique slide structure on a sunny day.

775 E 16th Street Chico, CA 95928

Picnic Site 1

September 28th is the last day the splash pad is open for the season

  • Covered Picnic Area
  • 2 Picnic Tables (seats 20)
  • 2 small BBQs
  • Close Access to Splash Pad, Playground and Restrooms
  • Basketball and Futsal Courts
  • $100/4 hours, $180/8 hours
  • The splash pad is not reservable and is open to the public
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Veterans Memorial Park 

An entrance sign for Veterans Memorial Park, featuring trees, a pathway, and a glimpse of playground equipment in the background.
A park with picnic tables under a shelter, trees, green grass, and 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.
An entrance sign for Veterans Memorial Park, featuring trees, a pathway, and a glimpse of playground equipment in the background.
A park with picnic tables under a shelter, trees, green grass, and 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.

100 Wildwood Ave, Chico, CA 95973

Blue Oak (closer to playground)

  • Covered Picnic Area
  • 10 Large Picnic Tables (seats 80)
  • 1 Large BBQ
  • Close Access to Playground, Restrooms, Soccer Field, Softball Field, and Youth Softball Field 
  • $100/4 hours, $180/8 hours
  • Electricity is available: $40/4 hours, $80/8 hours (Please note that our outlets do not provide enough power for bounce houses.)
  • Available reservations times: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, 3:00-7:00 PM, or 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. 

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Red Bud (closer to restroom)

  • Covered Picnic Area
  • 10 Picnic Tables (seats 80)
  • 1 Large BBQ
  • Close Access to Playground, Restrooms, Soccer Field, Softball Field, and Youth Softball Field
  • $100/4 hours, $180/8 hours
  • Electricity is available: $40/4 hours, $80/8 hours (Please note that our outlets do not provide enough power for bounce houses.)
  • Available reservations times: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, 3:00-7:00 PM, or 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. 

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Oak Way Park

A park with picnic tables under a shelter, trash bins, trees, and a playground in the background.
A tree-lined park path with a picnic pavilion and playground equipment in the background.
A playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by trees and a building.
A park with trees, a picnic shelter, benches, and a playground in the background, illuminated by a setting sun.
A park with picnic tables under a shelter, trash bins, trees, and a playground in the background.
A tree-lined park path with a picnic pavilion and playground equipment in the background.
A playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by trees and a building.
A park with trees, a picnic shelter, benches, and a playground in the background, illuminated by a setting sun.

1510 W 8th Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Site 1

  • Covered Picnic Area
  • 2 Picnic Tables (seats 20)
  • 1 BBQ
  • Close Access to Playground and Restrooms
  • $100/6 hours
  • Available reservations times: 11:00 AM-5:00 PM

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Community Park

The image shows a park with a covered picnic area, grassy fields, trees, and playground equipment in the background.
A serene park with green grass, a winding path, picnic tables under a shelter, trees, playground, and a clear blue sky.
A playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by trees and grassy areas, in a sunny outdoor park setting.
The image features a playground with a slide, set in a grassy area surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
A tranquil park with swing set, green trees, and grass.
A park with a covered picnic area, benches, trash cans, and a playground in the background, surrounded by trees.
A sandy volleyball court surrounded by lush green trees and expansive grass, under a clear blue sky.
A picnic table under a shelter with a playground and trees in the background on a sunny day.
The image shows a park with a covered picnic area, grassy fields, trees, and playground equipment in the background.
A serene park with green grass, a winding path, picnic tables under a shelter, trees, playground, and a clear blue sky.
A playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by trees and grassy areas, in a sunny outdoor park setting.
The image features a playground with a slide, set in a grassy area surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
A tranquil park with swing set, green trees, and grass.
A park with a covered picnic area, benches, trash cans, and a playground in the background, surrounded by trees.
A sandy volleyball court surrounded by lush green trees and expansive grass, under a clear blue sky.
A picnic table under a shelter with a playground and trees in the background on a sunny day.

1900 Dr MLK Jr Pkwy, Chico, CA 95928 

Site 1

  • Covered Picnic Area
  • 6 Picnic Tables (seats 35)
  • 1 Large BBQ
  • Close Access to Playground, Sand Volleyball, Open Areas
  • $100/4 hours, $180/8 hours
  • 355 Total Parking Spots
  • Available reservations times: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, 2:00-6:00 PM, or 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. 

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Hooker Oak Park

1928 Manzanita Ave, Chico, CA 95926

Site 1

A park scene featuring green trees, picnic tables under a shelter, and a grassy area with wood chips on the ground.
The image shows a park area with covered picnic tables surrounded by trees and grassy space. Ideal for gatherings or relaxation.
A park with a picnic shelter, benches, trees, and playground equipment in the background.
A serene park with picnic tables, a shelter, and lush green trees.
A park scene featuring green trees, picnic tables under a shelter, and a grassy area with wood chips on the ground.
The image shows a park area with covered picnic tables surrounded by trees and grassy space. Ideal for gatherings or relaxation.
A park with a picnic shelter, benches, trees, and playground equipment in the background.
A serene park with picnic tables, a shelter, and lush green trees.
  • Covered Picnic Area
  • 6 Large Picnic Tables (seats 50)
  • 1 Large BBQ
  • Close Access to Playground and Disc Golf Course
  • $100/4 hours, $180/8 hours
  • Available reservations times: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, 3:00-7:00 PM, or 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. 

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A sign for "Hooker Oak Recreation Area" with trees, a lawn, and a fence in a sunny park.
A sunny park scene with picnic tables, a grill, a restroom building, and a basketball court in a grassy area.
Playground with slide, swings, and climbing structures on a sunny day.
A playground features a spinning merry-go-round with yellow railings, surrounded by a woodchip surface and lush green trees.
A colorful playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by trees and wood chips on the ground.
A serene park scene with picnic tables, large trees, a blue trash bin, and a person sitting in the distance.
A sign for "Hooker Oak Recreation Area" with trees, a lawn, and a fence in a sunny park.
A sunny park scene with picnic tables, a grill, a restroom building, and a basketball court in a grassy area.
Playground with slide, swings, and climbing structures on a sunny day.
A playground features a spinning merry-go-round with yellow railings, surrounded by a woodchip surface and lush green trees.
A colorful playground with slides and climbing structures, surrounded by trees and wood chips on the ground.
A serene park scene with picnic tables, large trees, a blue trash bin, and a person sitting in the distance.

 

Site 2 

  • Uncovered Picnic Area
  • 4 Picnic Tables (seats 35)
  • 1 Large BBQ
  • Close Access to Playground, Basketball Courts, Horseshoe Pits, Restrooms and Big Chico Creek
  • $100/4 hours, $180/8 hours
  • Available reservations times: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM, 3:00-7:00 PM, or 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. 
  • Please Note: this site is a bit of a walk from the parking lot

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A sunny park with green grass, trees, picnic tables, and a BBQ grill.
A serene park scene with green grass, tall trees, picnic tables, and blue barrels under bright sunlight. Perfect for relaxation!
Sunlit park with trees, grass, a dirt path, and a small building in the background.
Wooden picnic table in a sunny park with trees and a baseball field in the background.
The image shows a picnic area in a park with benches, tables, a grill, and lush green trees surrounding the space.
A tranquil park with a picnic table, large tree, and lush greenery.
Sunny park scene with picnic tables, trash can, green grass, and trees.
A serene park scene with green trees, picnic tables, and dappled sunlight.
Horseshoe pit in a sunny park with grass, trees, a trash bin, and distant benches.
A bright outdoor park featuring a blue basketball court, trees, and a playground in the background.
A sunny park with green grass, trees, picnic tables, and a BBQ grill.
A serene park scene with green grass, tall trees, picnic tables, and blue barrels under bright sunlight. Perfect for relaxation!
Sunlit park with trees, grass, a dirt path, and a small building in the background.
Wooden picnic table in a sunny park with trees and a baseball field in the background.
The image shows a picnic area in a park with benches, tables, a grill, and lush green trees surrounding the space.
A tranquil park with a picnic table, large tree, and lush greenery.
Sunny park scene with picnic tables, trash can, green grass, and trees.
A serene park scene with green trees, picnic tables, and dappled sunlight.
Horseshoe pit in a sunny park with grass, trees, a trash bin, and distant benches.
A bright outdoor park featuring a blue basketball court, trees, and a playground in the background.

 

Site 3

  • Uncovered Picnic Area
  • 2 Picnic Tables (seats 20)
  • 1 Large BBQ
  • 1 Petite BBQ
  • Close Access to Playground, Basketball Courts, Restrooms and Big Chico Creek
  • $120/8 hours
  • Available reservations times: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM

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DeGarmo Park

199 Leora Ct, Chico, CA 95973

The image shows the entrance of Degarmo Park with a playground, trees, and signage in a sunny setting.
Sunlit park pavilion with picnic tables, grass, and trees.
Colorful playground with climbing structures and slides on a sunny day.
A playground with a set of swings surrounded by trees and open green space, offering a peaceful outdoor atmosphere.
A colorful playground featuring slides, climbing structures, and shaded areas, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
A colorful park with picnic tables, a shelter, and a playground in a grassy area with trees.
A park pavilion with picnic tables, a playground slide in the background, a bench, and green trees under a clear sky.
Entrance of "DGCARMO PARK" with decorative sports balls on pillars, clear sky, and trees.
The image features a park area with a covered pavilion and seating, surrounded by trees and greenery.
The image shows the entrance of Degarmo Park with a playground, trees, and signage in a sunny setting.
Sunlit park pavilion with picnic tables, grass, and trees.
Colorful playground with climbing structures and slides on a sunny day.
A playground with a set of swings surrounded by trees and open green space, offering a peaceful outdoor atmosphere.
A colorful playground featuring slides, climbing structures, and shaded areas, surrounded by trees and a clear blue sky.
A colorful park with picnic tables, a shelter, and a playground in a grassy area with trees.
A park pavilion with picnic tables, a playground slide in the background, a bench, and green trees under a clear sky.
Entrance of "DGCARMO PARK" with decorative sports balls on pillars, clear sky, and trees.
The image features a park area with a covered pavilion and seating, surrounded by trees and greenery.

 

Site 1 

  • Covered Picnic Area 
  • 11 Picnic Tables (seats 60)
  • 1 BBQ
  • Close Access to Playground and Restrooms
  • $100/4 hours, $180/8 hours
  • 110 Total Parking Spots
  • Available reservations times: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, 2:00-6:00 PM, or 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. 

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A sheltered pavilion with a red frame and stone supports, surrounded by green grass and trees in a park setting.
A park area featuring a curved stone bench, a grill, and lush trees, inviting for gatherings and relaxation in a green setting.
Picnic area with concrete tables, a BBQ grill, trees, and a glimpse of a soccer goal in a park.
A park scene featuring a red and grey pavilion, tall trees, and a grassy area, with playground equipment in the background.
A colorful playground featuring slides, climbing structures, and safety features, set against a clear blue sky.
A scenic park featuring a gazebo, green grass, trees, and a playground area with swings and slides in the background.
A well-lit park shelter with red beams, surrounded by green grass and trees, leading to a grassy area and sports fields.
A park with a winding pathway, green grass, trees, and a red-roofed pavilion under a clear sky.
A modern pavilion with red beams and stone supports, surrounded by tall trees and grassy landscape, under a clear blue sky.
A sheltered pavilion with a red frame and stone supports, surrounded by green grass and trees in a park setting.
A park area featuring a curved stone bench, a grill, and lush trees, inviting for gatherings and relaxation in a green setting.
Picnic area with concrete tables, a BBQ grill, trees, and a glimpse of a soccer goal in a park.
A park scene featuring a red and grey pavilion, tall trees, and a grassy area, with playground equipment in the background.
A colorful playground featuring slides, climbing structures, and safety features, set against a clear blue sky.
A scenic park featuring a gazebo, green grass, trees, and a playground area with swings and slides in the background.
A well-lit park shelter with red beams, surrounded by green grass and trees, leading to a grassy area and sports fields.
A park with a winding pathway, green grass, trees, and a red-roofed pavilion under a clear sky.
A modern pavilion with red beams and stone supports, surrounded by tall trees and grassy landscape, under a clear blue sky.

Pavilion

  • Covered Picnic Area
  • 4 Picnic Tables (seats 40)
  • 2 Large BBQs
  • Close Access to Playground and Restrooms
  • $100/4 hours, $180/8 hours
  • Electricity is available: $40/4 hours, $80/8 hours (Please note that our outlets do not provide enough power for bounce houses.)
  • 110 Total Parking Spots
  • Available reservations times: 9:00 AM-1:00 PM, 2:00-6:00 PM, or 10:00 AM-6:00 PM. 

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