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Did you know
Chico was ranked the No. 1 cycling city in the nation by Bicycle in 1997 and maintains a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community designation (League of American Bicyclists).
Chico hosts the Wildflower Century 100-mile bike ride in Butte County every April.
Chico is among the "Best Green Places to Live" (U.S. News & World Report), the "Best Places in America" (Forbes Magazine), and has one of the "Best Mid-Size Downtowns" (CA Planning & Development Report).
Chico features 15 parks, 12 fitness facilities, golf courses, soccer fields, and bowling alleys.
Winter sports are less than 2 hours away, and hiking, biking, paddling, and backpacking opportunities abound in and around Chico.
Free Friday Night Concerts are held May - September in the downtown City Plaza.
True or False?
Chico's Bidwell Park is the 13th largest municipally owned park in the nation. Answer
Chico has been designated as a Tree City USA for 25 years by the Arbor Day Foundation. Answer
The five streets that intersect the CSU, Chico campus and spell the word "CHICO" are Chestnut, Hazel, Ivy, Cherry, and Orange. Answer
The movie Robin Hood, starring Errol Flynn, was filmed in Bidwell Park. Answer
The former Carnegie Library building in downtown Chico is currently home to an ice rink. Answer