Short answers to the questions people ask about Chico and the country around it, each from the agency or organizer that sets the fact, with the date we checked. Longer reads are in our guides.
Checked October 29, 2026
- How Big Is Bidwell Park?Bidwell Park covers 3,670 acres and runs nearly 11 miles along Big Chico Creek, the City of Chico says.
- When Is the Snow Goose Festival?The 27th Snow Goose Festival of the Pacific Flyway runs January 28 to 31, 2027, based in Chico.
- Can You Fly Into Chico?Not right now. Chico Regional Airport has had no airline service since 2014, the City of Chico says.
- When Do Almonds Bloom Near Chico?Between mid-February and mid-March, according to the Almond Board of California.
- Are Dogs Allowed in Bidwell Park?Yes, on a leash. In Lower Park dogs may be off leash only from 5:30 to 8:30 a.m.
- How Hot Is Chico in Summer?July averages a high of 95.2°F and a low of 61.0°F in Chico, per NOAA’s 1991-2020 climate normals.
- How Much Is Day Use at Lake Oroville?California State Parks posts $8 for vehicle day use, $5 for a boat launch, or $13 for both at Lake Oroville State Recreation Area.
- When Can You See Salmon at the Oroville Hatchery?Salmon spawning at the Feather River Fish Hatchery in Oroville can be watched Monday to Friday from mid-September to mid-November, CDFW says.
- What Is the Top Crop in Butte County?Walnuts. Butte County’s 2025 crop report puts walnuts at $177,972,300, ahead of rice ($164,073,545) and almonds ($144,686,500).
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