P24AP01158

California Department of Parks and Recreation will subgrant the LWCF award to the development of Chico Aquatic Park in the city of Chico.

Create the new Chico Aquatic Park in the city of Chico.

Construct a new competition pool, wading pool with water slides and play equipment, pool decks, cabanas, shade sails, parking, fencing, landscaping, and lighting throughout the park.

The Chico Aquatic Park will serve the Northern California urban and rural communities contained within the 255 square miles of the Chico Area Recreation District sphere of influence.

The goal is to create a new park which will expand recreational opportunities to serve multiple populations including youth, adults, seniors, at-risk youth, and individuals with disabilities through community informed design and development.

All ages have given their input on outdoor recreation structures, pool types, program activities, and ways to develop public health through the enjoyment of the park.

The park will contain a competitive lap pool, water slides, and a recreational swim area for a full progression of swim programming ranging from infants to seniors.

The park will also contain ADA accessible multiple use recreation amenities such as a play structure with the purpose of bringing generations together through water-based play and dry land areas for exercise and relaxation.

The Chico Aquatic Park will beautify a closed golf range site, creating a safe and aesthetically lit and landscaped accessible outdoor recreation opportunity for residents to enjoy for the duration of the year during the day and evening hours.

The creation of a new outdoor recreation opportunity on 9.46 acres of new park land has been informed by the community and will serve the full spectrum of ages and abilities in the Chico area, addressing the significant need for water-based recreation in an underserved region of Northern California.

California Department Of Parks And Recreation

THE LWCF ACTS PURPOSE TO ASSIST IN PRESERVING AND DEVELOPING AND ASSURING ACCESSIBILITY TO PRESENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS OF U.S. CITIZENS AND VISITORS SUCH QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF OUTDOOR RECREATION RESOURCES AS MAY BE AVAILABLE AND ARE NECESSARY AND DESIRABLE FOR INDIVIDUAL ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN SUCH RECREATION AND TO STRENGTHEN THE HEALTH AND VITALITY OF THE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED IN PART BY AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING GRANTS TO STATES AND THROUGH STATES TO LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT AND INDIAN TRIBES FOR PROJECTS THAT ACQUIRE LANDS AND WATERS FOR PARKS AND OTHER OUTDOOR RECREATION SPACES AS WELL AS DEVELOP NEW OR RENOVATE EXISTING OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITIES.

15.916 - Outdoor Recreation Acquisition, Development and Planning

NPS National Office [DOI - NPS]

Chico, California United States

City-Wide

LWCF State Assistance Formula Grants - Acquisition & Construction - FY24 (P-P-LWCF-24-005)