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Paradise Parks, Trailway and Museums

Paradise sits on a ridge in the Sierra Nevada foothills, 2,000 to 2,800 feet above the valley floor. The Town points visitors to the Gold Nugget Museum, the Memorial Trailway and the 700-seat Paradise Performing Arts Center, and the Paradise Recreation & Park District runs parks across the Ridge. Since the 2018 Camp Fire, the town has been rebuilding under its community-made Long-Term Recovery Plan. Checked October 29, 2026 on the operator’s own pages.

From Chico: about 30 min (typical, without traffic)

2,000-2,800 ftRidge elevation
700 seatsPerforming Arts Center
$1,439,535Bille Park grant
20 milesPlanned loop trail
Paradise Parks, Trailway and Museums

Key Facts

  • Paradise sits atop a ridge with elevations from 2,000 to 2,800 feet above the valley floor, in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada.[1]
  • The Town invites visitors to the Gold Nugget Museum, a stroll on the Memorial Trailway, and shows at the 700-seat Paradise Performing Arts Center.[2]
  • The Town's things-to-do list includes Theater on the Ridge, Northern California Ballet, the Paradise Depot Museum, the Paradise Public Library, Kunkle Reservoir and Magalia Community Park disc golf.[1]
  • Paradise was forever changed by the Camp Fire on November 8, 2018, and the community is rebuilding with a Long-Term Recovery Plan made with residents.[3]
  • Recovery Plan projects include road rehabilitation, a walkable downtown, evacuation route improvement, public safety, and support for education and the arts.[3]
  • Gold Nugget Days, held in late April each year since 1959, celebrates the 54-pound Dogtown nugget found in 1859.[4]
  • Paradise Community Park is at Pearson Road and Black Olive Drive; reservation information is on the Town's site.[5]
  • PRPD's district office and the Terry Ashe Recreation Center are at 6626 Skyway, in the heart of Paradise.[6]
  • Bille Park, at 501 Bille Road, is set in a redwood grove; PRPD received $1,439,535 in grants for a ropes course, playground, bike flow and pump tracks and new trails there, expected by 2028.[7]
  • PRPD plans a 20-mile Magalia Paradise Lake Loop Trail from Lakeridge Park in Magalia to Paradise Lake, with trail work beginning in spring 2026.[9]
  • PRPD has a Yellowstone Kelly Heritage Trail plan for recreational trail amenities and bike skills features.[10]

Areas Inside Paradise Parks, Trailway and Museums

  • Terry Ashe Recreation Center

    At 6626 Skyway, with a gazebo among tall pines and a renovated hall with a kitchen and wood dance floor.[11]

  • Bille Park

    At 501 Bille Road, with a redwood grove, the Counselor's Circle and a group barbecue area.[12]

  • Bille Park Expansion

    At 6261 W. Wagstaff Road, with a creekside setting, gazebo, covered pavilion, paved paths, meadows and a small waterfall into a pond.[13]

  • Aquatic Park

    At 5600 Recreation Drive, with an arbor, group barbecue area and a creek flowing into a pond with a fountain.[14]

  • Paradise Memorial Trailway

    The Town invites visitors to stroll through town on the Memorial Trailway.[2]

  • Paradise Community Park and Depot Museum

    The park is at Pearson Road and Black Olive Drive; the Depot Museum at 5570 Black Olive Dr is open Thursday-Monday, 12-4 p.m.[15]

  • Moore Road Ball Park, Lezlie Morrow Memorial Dog Park and Horse Arena

    At 6705 Moore Rd, off Clark Road, with two ball fields, a dog park and a horse riding arena.[8]

Plan Your Visit

WhatAs the operator states it
Run byTown of Paradise; parks by Paradise Recreation & Park District
AddressTown Hall, 5555 Skyway Rd, Paradise, CA 95969
Drive from ChicoAbout 30 min, typical, without traffic (Google Maps, plus 10 minutes, rounded)
HoursTown Hall: Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.[1]
ReservationsPRPD facilities can be reserved for public and private events; call the PRPD office at 872-6393.[8]
PhoneTown Hall (530) 872-6291; PRPD (530) 872-6393[1]
Official pageTown of Paradise; parks by Paradise Recreation & Park District

Not confirmedThe official pages we read do not publish fees, dogs, restrooms, accessibility for this place.

Map of Paradise Parks, Trailway and Museums

The pin is approximate, placed from the address or place name. © OpenStreetMap contributors. Directions

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 confirmedParadise Memorial Trailway length, route and trailheads (no official page found)
  • Not confirmedWhether the Memorial Trailway and the Yellowstone Kelly Heritage Trail are the same trail
  • Not confirmedPark hours for Bille Park, Aquatic Park and Terry Ashe grounds
  • Not confirmedDog rules in PRPD parks other than the dog park
  • Not confirmedParadise Performing Arts Center address and schedule

More in Paradise & The Ridge

All of Paradise & The RidgeButte Creek CanyonParadise LakeGold Nugget MuseumAll Places

Coming Up in Paradise & The Ridge

Nothing on our calendar for Paradise & The Ridge from today on yet. We only list a date once we have read it on the organizer’s own page, so here is what comes next. See every upcoming event.

  • Treat Street

    2:00 PM to 6:00 PM

    Downtown Chico

    Price: See event page

    Families trick-or-treat at downtown businesses, with live music, a 4:00 PM costume contest and street closures. Free downtown parking 2:00 to 6:00 PM.

    Checked Oct 29, 2026 · Source for Treat Street (opens in a new tab)

Frequently Asked Questions

What can visitors do in Paradise?

The Town lists the Gold Nugget Museum, the Memorial Trailway, the 700-seat Paradise Performing Arts Center, local parks, and hiking, biking and fishing nearby.[2]

Is Paradise rebuilding after the Camp Fire?

Yes. The Town says the community is rebuilding under a Long-Term Recovery Plan created with residents, including road work and a walkable downtown.[3]

When is Gold Nugget Days?

Late April each year. It celebrates the 54-pound gold nugget found in 1859.[4]

Sources

  1. Things to Do | Paradise, CA, Town of Paradise. Read October 29, 2026.
  2. Visitors | Paradise, CA, Town of Paradise. Read October 29, 2026.
  3. Recovery | Paradise, CA, Town of Paradise. Read October 29, 2026.
  4. Gold Nugget Days | Paradise, CA, Town of Paradise. Read October 29, 2026.
  5. Paradise Community Park Reservations | Paradise, CA, Town of Paradise. Read October 29, 2026.
  6. Homepage Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Recreation & Park District. Read October 29, 2026.
  7. Bille Park Enhancements – Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Recreation & Park District. Read October 29, 2026.
  8. Parks & Facilities – Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Recreation & Park District. Read October 29, 2026.
  9. Magalia Paradise Lake Loop Trails – Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Recreation & Park District. Read October 29, 2026.
  10. Yellowstone Kelly Trail – Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Recreation & Park District. Read October 29, 2026.
  11. The Terry Ashe Recreation Center – Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Recreation & Park District. Read October 29, 2026.
  12. Bille Park – Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Recreation & Park District. Read October 29, 2026.
  13. Bille Park Expansion – Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Recreation & Park District. Read October 29, 2026.
  14. Aquatic Park – Paradise Recreation & Park District, Paradise Recreation & Park District. Read October 29, 2026.
  15. Gold Nugget Museum (home page), Gold Nugget Museum. Read October 29, 2026.

Cite this page: “Paradise Parks, Trailway and Museums.” It’s Chico, checked October 29, 2026. https://itschico.com/paradise-ridge/paradise/