I loved the endless miles I could walk. It also has tall redwood trees in the middle. Air is so fresh. I will walk to see the end of the park next time.

At more than 3,500 acres, Bidwell Park is one of the area’s largest municipal parks. It offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreation options.The park’s amenities include a nature center, lake, several impressive geological formations, abundant treed areas, and a popular municipal golf course that’s popular with cost-conscious golfers.On the weekends during the warm spring and summer months, the park can draw sizable crowds. If you’d prefer to visit when the masses are at work or still in bed, consider stopping by in the morning during the week.

Bidwell Park one mile is a very beautiful Park! Its also known as lower Bidwell... you have a place to play baseball horseshoes walk or ride your bike you can even go down to the large Creek... There is also swimming if you choose to do so! There is plenty of parking to choose from! There is a set of bathrooms and me there should be more considering how large this place is! That is the only downfall!

An amazing greenspace so close to the downtown area. From maintained pathways and open areas to wilder, remote trails, BP has something to offer for everyone. Do not miss the One Mile recreation area.

I Love Bidwell Park It Is Such A Beautiful Place. Great For Spending Time With Family & Friends Or Even By Yourself.

A must see tranquil park, huge canopy of gorgeous oaks. Swim in stream made into swimming pool. Constant skimming action of fresh water.

Great park especially when it is hot out. Find a picnic spot, take off your shoes and go relax in Nig Chico Creek. Lots of colorful rocks for that rock hound. Many places to meet up with friends for a bbq.

Im not sure about all of the camps that are set up thru there but they are keeping it pretty clean for the most apart . Doing a good job .the park isnt as beautiful as ot once was but its still pretty.

A beautiful park with a creek thats been expanded into a swilling hole with depths between 1 foot to 6 foot deep before the water escapes and continues down the creek.

On a hot day, after letting the sun warm this flowing pool...its delightful to swim in. Plenty of parking, because less population due to virus and no students. Mostly, couples, children and seniors and we were all having fun

Are you looking to escape the dullness of everyday life? You’re in luck! One-Mile has it all! Come visit our hobo camp. You can actually see a real live hobo bathing in their natural habitat. You can bring your children to Caper Acers and there’s a 10% chance they’ll get poked by a discarded meth needle!!! People rave about taking a dip in our feces infested creak waters! Bidwell Park has it all!!!

Beautiful park with shaded trails along the creek and a community pool. One of our favorite family spots.

Amazing place to come and relax. Trails all over that you can enjoy a stroll through. The water was nice; made all the perfect nature kind of sounds that we look for to relax with.

Good place to bike. It has nicely paved roads to bike on. It also has camping sites which would be a lot of fun to go camping at. It has a nice little quiet stream running through the park. The creek is dammed up at one spot which makes a nice swimming pool. So if you are looking for a place to go I would recommend this place.

Picnic tables through out park provide a quiet place to hang out along creek. Some hidden swimming holes here and there. Good place to walk and ride bikes.

It was my first time going and unfortunately we didnt know the pool was opened and didnt get a chance to enjoy it. I love the place. The trails are long and the scenery gorgeous. Theres even places that you can still on the banks of the river and cookout and even put your feet in the water. Water was clear and breath taking. Excellent spot for riding horses as well.

Nice park. Great place for hanging it with family.

So peaceful. Loved the nature to walk in.

I love the Bidwell park! Its one of the best attractions around here and Ill have to take pictures for it.

Nice place to take your kids swimming picnicking barbecuing and bike riding

Great place for the kids to swim,a lot of homeless there,and was advised to watch for needles there but I didnt see any and nobody bothered us there,everyone we spoke to was friendly.

We had an amazing time. Something to enjoy for all ages.

Beautiful and busy. Lots of doggos

Love this place. Its great to walk around and enjoy it. Gets a little crazy when its too hot. Make sure to pick up after yourselves to keep this park looking good.

Very quiet very butifull

Really pretty scenery. A hot spot for community hang out in the summer. The river that runs through is gorgeous! There is a snack shack that is open seasonally, and connected to caper acres childrens park.

Ive heard of it for years. I finally went and am IN LOVE WITH THIS PLACE. Going back for sure

Ive been there quite a bit and I love it.

Trees shade, runners, swimming, Baseball , dogs, FRESH COLD CREEK. SUPPORT FB ~~ RUN4SALMON

Such a great area to walk, swim or get away from the day to day stuff

Family friendly park shaded by huge valley oak trees along Chico creek. This park earned its namesake from location, as it is one mile from the historic pioneers Bidwell Mansion. Surroundings are complete with a swimming area, horseshoe pit, playground, restrooms, and more! Worth checking out, bring the kids and even Grandma! There is a trail from the estate extending all the way to Bidwell Park Five-Mile that is popularly jogged, walked, biked or skated!

Nice shade..nice people. .a few homeless

What a gem Bidwell Park is, one mile is a great place to relax and go for a swim.

The park was as beautiful as always but in she short time I sat down to have lunch there were THREE verbal altercations between transients. One was so bad people where grabbing their children and leaving. The filth and flies from their camps made it impossible to finish my meal.

This is a nice place for families! Only problem you’ve got to get someone out here to clean the porta potty’s. There’s dhiarria all inside porta pottie, no one can use it. Disgusting!!!

One of my most favourite places on the planet. Sprawling and gorgeous all year round; make sure to check out the redwood grove. Plenty of trash receptacles so no reason to leave any litter. On the north side of the river you can drive the length of the park and on the south side you can bike/walk/etc unencumbered.

Five-Stars for the HUGE swimming pool in this area of this park. Be careful walking on the lawn because its full of gopher/ground squirrel holes and mounds. And lock up your car with all possessions in the trunk due to theft.

Best park in all of Chico. Historical park where Robin hood men in tights was filmed. Has a built in pool into the river so it self cleans by natural means no chemicals in the water at all. Then there is caper acres the best kids park in the area and my daughter grew up playing there. Very enjoyable place for the whole family.

Beautiful park! There is a biking and walking trail up either side of the creek and the a myriad of other trails in the woods.There is a herd of goats that help keep the underbrush down and are kept in a fenced in spot.Of note: there are a fair amount of homeless folks who use the park so don’t be surprised to see them around.

Lots of transit un safe

Chico in the summer whats there not to love...

Unique public pool. Have been swimming here for over 60+ years. We have had 5 generations of happy swimmers splashing around in this pool.

This peaceful paradise which adorns charming Chico, CA, is a sight to behold. The lovely Bidwell Park boasts a natural swimming area easily accessible from several major streets and residential areas. This area is affectionately called One-Mile. Outdoor adventurers will also enjoy the paved road through the park which spans the area along Big Chico Creek. The recreation area has many attractions such as biking, hiking, walking, birdwatching as well as peaceful communing with nature. It is a must-see destination for all.

Great swimming spot and cool park for a nap

I am very sad to have to post this but it is a safety issue. I have lived in Chico my whole life and have seen this park at its best and unfortunately it is at its worst right now. There are numerous illegal encampments that the City is doing absolutely nothing about. I have done volunteer clean ups in lower Bidwell park and the amount of trash, human fecal waste and drug paraphernalia is off the charts. Many years ago it was a safe place to enjoy with your family and friends. Now it is not a safe place to be at all. The criminal element is everywhere. If you still choose to go, please be aware of your surroundings at all times and dont venture off the trails. Keep a close eye on your children and pets as we numerous discarded hypodermic needles throughout the park.

Good place to take kids, caper acres is loads of family fun... The trails are well kept and beautiful.

Always love the park, its a lovely place to visit, especially in the summertime!!!

Nice park to chill or go for a swim in the pool made in the river.

Love Bidwell Park, I live near by and go often

Love the trails, and the park is an added bonus.

One mile is a plush green park where you can go with friends and family for a short or long walk or relax by the creek on the grass. Its also open during the summer to swim and cool off.

Basically a huge toilet for the homeless and a hot spot for the troubled in Chico. I have found unimaginable things in that water. If you chose to swim there in the summer time, i believe thursdays they clean it so go that day or friday. Or just go to any spot just upstream of the pool at one mile. At any rate there are deep spots everywhere so watch your kids.

So so pretty. Great place to go

Great setting and a pool with no chemicals.

Beautiful walk today. The trees are at the height of their Spring bloom.

Super clean and shaded by trees which is very nice specially in summer! Grills are provided and trash cans are always emptied.Lots of green vegetation.. Gives you taste of nature.

The 3600 acre park is one of the largest municipal parks in the U-S. It stretches for miles from close to Chicos downtown (One Mile Area) to well up into the foothills miles out of town where nude swimming is tolerated in the cold waters of Chico creek. The park offers miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails and paths some of which are paved while others are dirt and more suited for trail bikes. A portion of the natural creek has been cemented and dammed to create a large area for swimming safely in the flowing creek waters. Bidwell Park is so beautiful it was used as a substitute for the English countryside the 1938 action classic, The Adventures of Robin Hood starring Erroll Flynn highlighted by the famous duel between Robin Hood and Little John staged over Chico Creek which is at the center of the park and provides water for the hundreds of stately mature California oak trees and dozens of other plants that make the park so special. If you visit Chico and dont spend time in the park, you are missing the one attraction that makes Chico truly unique.

Coolest and hugest pool I have ever swam in!!

Awesome place to go for a walk or have a picnic or go swimming. I definitley recommend this place theres shade from the trees so you dont have to just be in the sun.

I personally love this place. The atmosphere is so aesthetic and beautiful. The creativity of this idea of having a creek thats a pool is amazing. Everybody should go here.

Great

Gorgeous day for a day at the park. Absolutely perfect.

Well it started with a drive through the park with a stop at one of the picnic areas to take a dip... The company was awesome.... The creek was perfect.. Great day...

Its a great family park even though its full of homeless like everywhere else in bikini

Oh yeah...... awesome place to kill a hot day until my big block is back in the boat

First time visiting this particular part of town! Wonderful Place to get a few nature pictures with the trees and squirrels also Great spot to take some selfies! The area was clean and very well picked up, really quiet with an amazing view. There was a nice couple having a little picnic lunch on a table and bench, just enjoying themselves! Super little place out in the open air to relax with not a lot going on around you! Great Park to check out!

Oh come on. Really? Youre looking up one mile? Im sure youve been here many times but whatever. Its a great little park with picnic benches, grills, and great river access with a legit river that has been paved making it into a comfortable swimming hole for kids.

Tree fell almost crushed me. The city of Chico needs to do better taking care of their trees. This park has gone down hill very fast. Lots of transients and drug activity now.

The park is great, but the people who cant follow rules kind of ruin it. Theres always people drunk in public, smoking, panhandling, or riding their bikes/boards without saying on your right/left which is only courteous. No one follows the no glass rules, or walks their bikes over the bridge. Other than that, its great to be outdoors.

Who doesnt love one-mile? Its the go-to place to swim and the atmosphere is so Chico! Great spot to chill, swim, play, and people-watch. Im obviously writing this review for folks whom have never been to Chico during the warm months. Cuz if youve been to Chico for more than 12 hours in May through November, then you know about one-mile. The reason its called 1 mi. Is because it is one mile from Bidwell Parks central park in downtown Chico. There is also five-mile . Can you guess why its called 5 mi.?

Its a perfect balance of sunny and shady, they also have many areas to turn around for different lengths of walking

I found plenty of pennies to eat. And many fun times with scaring children and adults with my water cosplay.I was in the lake and it was very cold, but fun!Thank you one mile, very cool!

Incrediclble nature outdoor pool

Such an awesome place to go when its hot out. I love where they cemented part of the river like a swimming pool. Its really cool and unique.

Very beautiful park with lots of outdoor excersize and activity opportunities. The massive pool of moving water is a great spot to hang out. Caper Acres is great for the young ones. All around a gorgeous park!

Love the nature! There are always good spots to picnic and swim. Great relaxing and cool place to visit during the summer

When I go to one-mile or Bidwell park it is a very fun experience, and you can even see fish in the pool!

Love it.

So much fun here ️️

Had a blast with our kids here, great place for picnicking and right in the shade and close to the fresh water spring swimming pool. Nice little playground for the kids too.

One of my favorite places of all time. Pretty scenery that never gets old. Hate the homeless problem here. But still cool place. Its where i learned to swim....

Cool and relaxing place to bang your girl. Multiple places to walk and many blind spots. So if your girl is looking for a little excitement. Well this is the place to go for a quickie while your in town. Lol

Awesome place to come and hang out in Chico.

I love it and its peaceful great family times

It was nice and peaceful..

It is very shady the water is cool and not directly in the sunlight. Which is good in 100 degree weather.

100% the best park I have been to thats within a mile of downtown

This could be one of Chico’s Crown Jewels, but because of lack of funding or poor decisions, the sidewalks and bathrooms need better cleaning. The lawns could be a beautiful area to lay down a towel to rest, read or picnic, BUT there are so many large bare patches that are muddy in winter and spring and just plain dusty and dirty in summer and fall, that it is an unpleasant eyesore.

Dirty. Practically a homeless camp. Lots of criminal activity and drug use. Dont bring your kids here. People bathe in the water and there are camps up stream.

What a great way to use natural resources. Huge swimming home fed by a local Creek. On a hot day I could see this place being PACKED!

Favorite place in Chico. I stop here every time Im in town. More towns should have stuff like this!

Want to go back. Loved it

Huge park, excellent place for exercise, play, swimming in summer months, or just a pleasant walk. So peaceful and beautiful. My family of six often come to the park for all these reasons and I look forward to swimming soon during summer. Largest freshwater pool with lifeguards on duty I have ever seen and it preserves the natural landscape and wildlife along with the amenities you would expect at any public park. Get out there and check it out!

The park is so beautiful right nowNot too hot and not too cold. Everything is so green right now. Cant wait to see everything bloom soon. Best place to go on a walk.

Very beautiful although there are quite a few bums and mosquitoes. Be careful both can be dangerous, other than that would go again. Bring bug repellent!

I grew up in Chico, so brings back a lot of great memories

Was showing a friend around the Chico area, and one place you gotta see is One Mile! Busy during the summer, peaceful in the off times.

It was a great time for the entire family and friends. Truly a great way to spend the hot summer days.

One of the largest municipal parks in the state. Lower park is more civilized Paved roadway, large pool at 1 mile 6 mile loop open to cars. Upper park is more natural, lots of hiking trails. The north side is off leash for dogs. The lower park is only off leash to 8:30 in the morning.

Free public swimming kept clean and staffed by lifeguards. Plus best lemon ice drinks anywhere!