Recreation
Active Chicoans tell us their faves

Azad’s Martial Arts Center
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