Veterans Memorial Park — Attraction in Chico

Couldn’t find bissett park but Wildwood is right next to it. Bissett Park is a great picnic venue. On the banks of new river. Kayak public landing site available. Lots of free parking. Stroller and child friendly with paved (and some unoaved) wandering trails along the river and in the trees. Lots of sun and shade and green grass available. Nearby restaurants for take out to bring to the park for a family outing. Swings and play areas for kids, big clean shelters and bathrooms for big kids. Easy access. Also free library box by the playground for grabbing a quick read if you wish. Very relaxing and...

This a great little park. There are 2 softball/baseball fields, 2 large-family reserveable BBQ areas, and a mid-sized play area next to the BBQ areas. The bonus is the paved walk/bike path (1/2 mile loop) and a BMX pump track in the back. If that wasn't enough to make a perfect neighborhood park it's also a really good kite flying area when no games are being played. The areas are all very well lit at night, clean bathrooms and very safe feeling. Dogs must be on leash at all times in the park but there is an off-leash trail directly next to the park....

Great dirt track park for kids. 2 tracks right next to each other. One is for early riders and you'll see kiddos with balance/push bikes and small bmx/mountain bikes. Larger track has taller hills and more technical turns. Two reasons it doesn't get a full 5 stars. There isn't much shade. They need to plant more trees, especially on the West side. The second reason is that there aren't many places to sit. It would be amazing if they added some benches around the track for adults who are...