Five Mile Recreation Area is a popular park located in Bidwell Park in Chico, California. It offers a beautiful natural setting with shaded areas, picnic spots, and access to Big Chico Creek, making it a perfect place for outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, picnicking, and enjoying nature. The area is known for its grassy lawns, oak trees, and shallow creek spots that are great for families with children.

The Llano Seco Unit offers great views of the wildlife that calls the Unit home from the two observation platforms or along the half-mile walking trail. The best time for bird watching is November through February.

Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park is a beautiful, three-story, 26 room Victorian House Museum that stands as a memorial to John and Annie Bidwell.

Chico is a vibrant city located in Butte County, Northern California, approximately 90 miles north of Sacramento. It is nestled in the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by the natural beauty of the Sierra Nevada foothills and close to the Bidwell Park. Chico is the most populous city in Butte County. In 2019, the US Census estimated the population of Chico is 103,301.

The Upper Bidwell Park is situated on the eastern outskirts of Chico and covers an expansive area of approximately 3,670 acres. It is one of the largest municipal parks in the United States and offers a range of recreational opportunities and natural beauty. The park extends into the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering a diverse landscape of canyons, hills, and valleys.