Caper Acres Playground, Bidwell Park

Humpty Dumpty's forecast for Caper Acres is sunny with a chance for fun!

THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! Make A Difference Week October 19th - 25th 2020 Thank you so much to everyone that volunteered their time participating in various activ...ities throughout the Chico community over the course of the week! Chico's parks and greenways received a lot of special attention! The overgrown vegetation around the fence line of Caper Acres was tamed, Peregrine Point was mulched and tree protectors were installed, weeding was done and a large amount of debris and old tires were removed from Comanche Creek and young Oak trees were watered and protected with caging in Middle Bidwell Park. A special thank you to the Chico Parks PALS, Friends of Comanche Creek Greenway, CSU, Chico, Butte College, Inspire School of Arts and Sciences, Caring Choices and Butte Environmental Council volunteers! Together we all made an difference and can continue to make a difference in our community everyday! For more information about volunteering in Chico's parks and greenway please go to https://www.ci.chico.ca.us/volunteer-program

Today is the last day to take your census for Chico! We currently have a 63.4% response rate for our City, lower than the state's response rate. Take your household's census right now at https://census.ca.gov.

This week, City of Chico City Manager Mark Orme steps outside the office and into Bidwell Park to talk with Erik Gustafson, our Director of Public Works - Parks & Operations. They discuss a very special announcement, and also news about park improvements, new City parks, and more.

Caper Acres is scheduled to reopen at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. The playground will return to its regular schedule, opening Tuesdays through Sundays. (When an observed holiday falls on a Monday, the playground remains open that day, and then closes Tuesday of that week.) Playgrounds and other outdoor recreational facilities in the State of California were closed in March of 2020 to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Last week, Governor Newsom and... the California Department of Public Health announced playgrounds are allowed to reopen to the public subject to certain guidelines. Visitors to outdoor community playgrounds must comply with the following requirements: 1. WEAR A MASK - Face masks over the mouth and nose are required for everyone 2 years of age or older with caregiver supervision at all times to ensure face mask use. 2. MAINTAIN DISTANCE Maintain physical distance of 6 feet between individuals from different households and prevent crowding of children. 3. NO FOOD OR DRINK - Do not eat or drink in the playground to ensure face masks are worn at all times. 4. WASH HANDS - Wash or sanitize your hands before, during, and after your visit. Additional sanitizer stations have been placed inside Caper Acres. 5. PLAN AHEAD - Visit the park at different times or days to avoid crowds and reduce wait times for play equipment. 6. KNOW WHEN TO STAY HOME If you or your child are sick, please stay home. Elderly individuals and people with underlying medical conditions should also avoid playgrounds when others are present. 7. SHARE THE SPACE - Please limit your visit to 30 minutes if needed to avoid crowding and to allow everyone an opportunity to use the playground. Park users are responsible for their own sanitation and safety. Reservations for the Caper Acres birthday rings or other park reservations will not be accepted at this time due to COVID-19 group gathering restrictions.

The Crooked House in open once again! Thank you for your patience as a few adjustments were made.

Steve heads out to Caper Acres for the Crooked House grand opening on National Night Out on Aug. 6th 2019. He talks with Park Services Coordinator Shane Romain about the very special event.

Thank you Chico Noon Rotary!

Good Morning! Look what we spotted happening @ Caper Acres today while we were cleaning up with the Friday volunteer group...

Hello friends of BPSS&P! In this video Steve Depa talks with urban forest manager Richie Bamlet and Chico Fire Division Chief Jesse Alexander about recent tre...e work in Caper Acres, the importance of proper tree care and maintenance within the park and throughout the City of Chico. May 9th 2019 | A.C.S. 2019 Get involved. Make a difference!

Two minutes w/ Richie Bamlet Chico's urban forester, Richie Bamlet talks about recent tree trimming, end weight reduction and tree removal within Caper Acres Park. Produced for Bidwell Park Safe Strong & Prepared A.C.S. 2019