Chico Area Recreation & Park District

CARD Secures $6 Million Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant to Transform Aquatics Experience

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.

Winter Break Art Camp

At this 4-day Winter Break Art Camp, kiddos will have fun being creative through a variety of activity stations including painting, drawing, crafts, legos, paper airplanes, mini-button making, and play dough. Campers will also have chill time to watch a movie and eat popcorn.

Ages 5-12
T-F | 12/26 - 12/29 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Chico Ice Rink

The Chico Ice Rink stands as the centerpiece of downtown Chico's enchanting holiday festivities. Operating 7 days a week from November 17th to January 14th, this festive attraction is a collaboration between Chico Area Recreation & Park District, Downtown Chico Business Association, and the City of Chico, with…

Winter Break Basketball Camp

Don't let your kiddo get bored this winter break! Whether your child is a beginner or a more advanced player, the drills and life skills taught at this camp will help them fall in love with the game. Whether they want to improve their skills or try something new, we have something that will motivate, educate, and challenge everyone.

Grades 2nd-5th
Wed-Fri | 1/3-1/5 | 8:00 AM - 12:15 PM

Ice Skate Lessons

If it is your first time on the ice or simply looking to improve your moves on the ice, we have private and group skating lessons just for you! Sign up for our 30-minute skating lessons to help you achieve your ice-skating goals. Private 1-to-1 lessons and group lessons during multiple weekday or weekend time…

After School Programs: '23-'24 Waiting List is Open!

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Chico Ice Rink

A snowman and Santa with a mailbox in the snow

Letters To Santa

During December, children and families can receive a letter via CARD from jolly old Santa Claus and his amazing elves!

May contain: face, happy, head, person, smile, laughing, child, female, girl, photography, portrait, accessories, jewelry, necklace, baby, and baby laughing

Budding Buddies

Join us with your little one at the Dorothy F. Johnson Center toddler-specific classroom to play! Budding Buddies will feature our amazing Toddler Director, Ms. Dallas, who will lead circle time songs…

CARD Secures $6 Million Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant to Transform Aquatics Experience

Winter Break Art Camp

Chico Ice Rink

Winter Break Basketball Camp

Ice Skate Lessons

After School Programs: '23-'24 Waiting List is Open!

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