Gridley and Biggs are small farm towns in southern Butte County, off State Route 99. Gridley calls itself the small town that loves company and sits near the Sutter Buttes. Biggs calls itself the heart of rice country, about four miles north of Gridley. Checked October 29, 2026 on the operator’s own pages.
From Chico: about 45 min (typical, without traffic)
Plan It in Three Lines
- Get thereFrom Chico: about 45 min, typical, without traffic. Address: Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky St., Gridley, CA 95948.
- WhenHours are not printed on this page; use the official page in Plan Your Visit.
- CostNo fee is printed on this page; check the official page before you go.
Key Facts
- Gridley's population is in excess of 7,000 residents, at the foot of the Sutter Buttes.[2]
- Gridley is about one hour north of Sacramento and 27 miles south of Chico.[2]
- Manuel Vierra Park in Gridley is 13.5 acres with a splash pad, playground, tennis courts and ball diamonds.[2]
- Nick Daddow Park, a one-acre downtown park with a gazebo, is the central site of the annual Red Suspenders Day event.[2]
- Gridley's Boat Launch Park, about 5 minutes east of town on East Gridley Road, has a boat ramp, dock, restrooms and a fish cleaning table.[2]
- Biggs has a population of 2,066 and sits at an elevation of 93 feet, just off State Route 99.[3]
- Biggs is about 25 miles south of Chico and about four miles north of Gridley.[3]
- Biggs was founded in 1871, named Biggs Station after Major Marion Biggs, and incorporated in 1903.[4]
- A 1906 Carnegie grant of $5,000 gave Biggs a library on its main street.[4]
- Biggs' annual 4th of July Celebration has a pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks.[4]
- The City of Biggs maintains 5 city parks.[3]
Areas Inside Gridley and Biggs
Gridley
Agricultural city near the Sutter Buttes with a largely intact historic downtown, per the city.[2]
Biggs
City in the heart of rice country, minutes from Lake Oroville, the Thermalito Recreation Area and Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, per the city. City Hall: 465 C Street, (530) 868-5493.[3]
Plan Your Visit
| What | As the operator states it |
|---|---|
| Run by | City of Gridley; City of Biggs |
| Address | Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky St., Gridley, CA 95948 |
| Drive from Chico | About 45 min, typical, without traffic (Google Maps, plus 10 minutes, rounded) |
| Boating | Gridley's Boat Launch Park on East Gridley Road has a boat ramp, dock, restrooms, lighting and a fish cleaning table.[2] |
| Phone | City of Gridley: 530-846-5695.[1] |
| Official page | City of Gridley; City of Biggs |
Not confirmedThe official pages we read do not publish hours, fees, dogs, restrooms, accessibility for this place.
Map of Gridley and Biggs
Around Gridley and Biggs
- Butte County Fairgrounds: 0.6 miles east
- Gray Lodge Wildlife Area: 7.0 miles southwest
- Oroville Wildlife Area: 7.8 miles northeast
- Oroville Chinese Temple: 12.5 miles northeast
- Downtown Oroville and the Riverfront: 12.6 miles northeast
- Oroville State Theatre: 12.7 miles northeast
The yellow dot is this place. Rings are spaced so close places do not pile up, and a numbered badge may sit slightly off its true spot (a thin line ends at the true spot). Distances are straight-line miles worked out from the map points each page prints; they are not drive times or walking routes.
What We Could Not Verify
These items were not on an official page we could open on October 29, 2026, or two official pages disagree. Check with the operator before you rely on them.
- Not confirmedDurham Recreation & Park District official website and park facts
- Not confirmedDurham Community Park size and facilities
- Not confirmedRed Suspenders Day date
- Not confirmedGridley park hours
More in Durham, Gridley & Biggs
Coming Up in Durham, Gridley & Biggs
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Country Pumpkins: October Farm Season
Runs Oct 1 to Oct 31, 2026
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Country Pumpkins, Orland
Price: Free admission; corn maze $5, haunted maze $15
Open daily in October with pumpkins, a petting zoo, hay pyramid and slide, and a daytime corn maze (last entry 5:30 PM). The Haunted Maze runs 7 to 10 PM on select nights, last night Friday, October 30; the farm is closed Halloween.
Checked Oct 30, 2026 · Source for Country Pumpkins: October Farm Season (opens in a new tab)October Movies in The Park: Hocus Pocus 2
5:00 PM to 9:00 PM
DeGarmo Park, Chico
Price: Free
Halloween movie night with a costume parade at 6:15 PM, food trucks and free popcorn; the film starts at dusk. Bring blankets and lawn chairs.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for October Movies in the Park: Hocus Pocus 2 (opens in a new tab)Costumed Dog Parade (Corning)
5:30 PM
Yaya's Tacos, Corning
Price: Free
Dog costume parade right after Trick or Treat Street.
Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Costumed Dog Parade (Corning) (opens in a new tab)
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Gridley from Chico?
The City of Gridley says Gridley is 27 miles south of Chico.[2]
What is the big event in Biggs?
The City of Biggs says the annual 4th of July Celebration is the major event of the year, with a pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks.[4]
Is there a boat launch near Gridley?
Yes. The city lists Boat Launch Park about 5 minutes east of Gridley on East Gridley Road, with a boat ramp, dock, restrooms and a fish cleaning table.[2]
Sources
- Gridley, CA | Official Website, City of Gridley. Read October 29, 2026.
- Why Live Here, City of Gridley. Read October 29, 2026.
- Biggs California, City of Biggs. Read October 29, 2026.
- City of Biggs, California – Biggs History, City of Biggs. Read October 29, 2026.
Cite this page: “Gridley and Biggs.” It’s Chico, checked October 29, 2026. https://itschico.com/durham-gridley/gridley-and-biggs/
Coming Up Here
No dated event at Gridley and Biggs is on our calendar right now. We list a date only after reading it on the organizer’s own page, so an empty list means not listed yet, not that nothing is happening. See every upcoming event.