Recreation

Active Chicoans tell us their faves

Azad’s Martial Arts Center

Azad’s Martial Arts Center

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When it comes to working out and playing in the great outdoors, Chicoans are pretty particular. The list of locals' favorite places to recreate is wide-ranging—from dance to golf to exploring Bidwell Park.

Dance studio

FIRST Place: Hype Dance Studio

1033 Mangrove Ave., 898-8789

SECOND Place: North State Ballet

312 Otterson Drive, Ste. G, 774-2364

THIRD Place: Studio One

707 Wall St., 345-9465

Golf course – regional (Butte/Glenn/Tehama)

FIRST Place: Butte Creek Country Club

175 Estates Drive, 343-7979

SECOND Place: Bidwell Park Golf Course

3199 Golf Course Road, 891-8417

THIRD Place: Canyon Oaks Country Club

999 Yosemite Drive, 343-2582

Martial arts studio

FIRST Place: Azad’s Martial Arts Center

313 Walnut St., Ste. 150, 892-2923

SECOND Place: Haley’s Martial Arts Center

260 Cohasset Road, Ste. 150, 895-3114

THIRD Place: Morning Sun Martial Arts

181 E. Ninth Ave., 342-5833

Yoga studio

FIRST Place: Yoga Center of Chico

250 Vallombrosa Ave., Ste. 150, 342-0100

SECOND Place: In Motion Fitness Yoga Studio

1293 E. First Ave., 343-5678

THIRD Place: Hot Yoga Club

1140 Mangrove Ave., Ste. B, 321-0611

Place for family fun

FIRST Place: Bidwell Park

SECOND Place: Cal Skate/Funland

2465 Carmichael Drive, 343-1601

THIRD Place: Rare Air Trampoline Park

1090 E. 20th St., 433-5557

Place for kids to play

FIRST Place: Caper Acres

Bidwell Park

SECOND Place: Rare Air Trampoline Park

1090 E. 20th St., 433-5557

THIRD Place: In Motion Fitness

1293 E. First Ave., 343-5678

Local league to join

FIRST Place: CARD Recreational Coed “E” League Friendly Pitch Softball

895-4711, chicorec.com

SECOND Place: Chico Youth Soccer League

895-4711, chicorec.com

THIRD Place: Chico Eastside Little League baseball

328 Southgate Ave., chicoeastsidelittleleague.com

Sporting event

FIRST Place: Chico Heat

725-5444, chicoheat.com

SECOND Place: Almond Bowl

Chico High vs. Pleasant Valley High football

THIRD Place: Chico State men’s basketball

chicowildcats.com