The Town of Paradise, incorporated in 1979 is nestled in the foothills of California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains. Located on a ridge with elevations ranging from 2,000 to 2800 feet above sea level, Paradise is twelve miles east of Chico and ninety miles north of Sacramento. As of the 2020 census, the town population was 4,764, a decline of over 80% from the 26,218 residents recorded in the 2010 census.
The Paradise Aquatic Park, more formally known as the Paul Bryne Aquatic Park, features a creek that flows into a tranquil pond with a fountain that makes and excellent backdrop for photos and an afternoon out. You can enjoy the fishing pond, creek, waterfall and the public swimming pool across the driveway.
Paradise Depot Museum is a friendly little museum located in the beautiful Paradise Community Park, focused on the history of the Butte County Railroad and the logging industry on the Paradise Ridge.
The Gold Nugget Museum’s mission is to collect, preserve, and exhibit historical artifacts. It provides interactive workshops for young people and conducts interesting presentations about Paradise and Butte County history.
