The waters of the Big Chico Creek overflowed their banks, flooding parts of One Mile and 5 Mile Recreation Area overnight as swift-moving floodwaters moved through Bidwell Park.

CHICO, Calif. - The Caper Acres Playground in Lower Bidwell Park is currently closed due to damage caused by recent storms.

Bidwell Mansion, the centerpiece of the state historic park, had survived more than a ... measure to the discovery of gold in the Feather River region, enabling him to buy more than 30,000 acres ...

The park remains closed as California State Parks officials assess the next steps for the gutted estate. Bidwell’s legacy is a matter of dispute, as some indigenous groups view him negatively ...