One Mile Recreation Area
300 South Park Drive, Chico, Ca
City of Chico
General Services Department - Park Division
965 Fir Street / P.O. Box 3420
Chico, CA 95927-3420
(530) 896-7800 Fax: (530) 895-4731
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The One Mile Picnic area is an excellent site for birthdays, family reunions, baby showers, social
gatherings, and many other events. It is also just a short walk away from Sycamore Pool, horseshoe
pits, and Sycamore Field. The picnic area is divided into two areas, Oak Grove A and Oak Grove B.
Amenities for One Mile Picnic Area Include:
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1 large BBQ (on both sites) (see additional information on access to the large BBQ’s)
6 small BBQ’s
6 picnic tables for the Oak Grove A site, seating up to 70 people
7 picnic tables for the Oak Grove B site, seating up to 70 people
Standard household electrical outlets (15 amp)
Water
Restrooms (located on the South side of Sycamore Pool)
Drinking fountains
Band Stand
Additional Information:
Please refer to your application & permit to review the conditions of park use. You are responsible
for knowing the park rules. Both sites at One Mile picnic area can be reserved if the event is
expected to have 70 or more guests. For access to the large BBQ pits a key checkout is required.
Keys are available to be picked up at the City of Chico Park Division office on any week-day
before the event, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Arrangements to use Sycamore Field need to be made
through the Chico Area Recreation and Park District (895-4711).
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Early entrance: Events requesting early gate opening must provide “Gate Monitors” at
Woodland Avenue entrance and Woodland Avenue exit (by Caper Acers). Gate monitors must
be at both the entrance and exit at all times for the duration of the event and/or until gates
open to the public.
Race/Walking Events: All races/walks must start by 8:30 AM, unless otherwise approved by
the General Services Director.
Vehicles: Only minimal vehicles are allowed in park before park opens. All vehicles entering
the park before the park is open must have flashers on while driving, and may not exceed 10
miles per hour. Vehicles must be in compliance with the one-way designation of the roadway.
Only vehicles that are unloading/loading may enter the park. Volunteers, etc. must park on the
street and walk in. Vehicles may not park on any bike or foot path and travel on any grass
areas.
Vehicle Traffic: Organizations who are having a race/walk must provide adequate signs and
supervision to avoid conflicts between vehicles, bicycles and general public. Races which start
after 9:00am must clearly mark race path on South Park Drive by placing cones along the side
of the road.
Electric: All power extension cords, sound amplification equipment, and staging to be supplied
by permittee shall provide “tripping” prevention devices over power cords crossing any
pathway. Power sources may only be used at designated power boxes. Any amplified sound
heard over 50’ must have prier approval by General Services Director.
Trash/ Recycling: Additional trash and recycling cans must be provided for any event both
private and/or public or for park reservations with 200+ people. Applicant is responsible for
removal of trash generated from event.
Restrooms: Additional restrooms must be provided for any public or private event with 200+
people and must be removed within 24 hours after conclusion of event.
Vendors: Organization must provide a list of vendors before event. No glass products can be
sold or distributed any City Park.
Fees:
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Application Processing Fee: $18.00
Park Reservation Fee: Based on total number of participants and/or spectators.
Insurance Fee: (if applicable) Liability insurance is required for reservations with more than
100 participants, and/or amplified sound is used during the event.
Damage Deposit: A $100.00 damage deposit is required for events with 100 or more
participants and/or spectators, and or amplified sound.
Additional Park Use Fees: Events with 200 or more participants and/or spectators are required
to provide additional trash and recycling services during event as well as additional portable
restrooms.
Vendors: $5.50 per vendor
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ACTIVITY AREAS
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1 Inch = Approx. 375 Feet
Map by Kent Lundberg, Upstate CA, LLC, 05/25/04. All Rights Reserved.