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Chico marks 120th anniversary of Bidwell Park with community partners
Summary
City and local organizations held an event celebrating the 120th anniversary of Bidwell Park, noting the park’s 1905 donation and listing participating community groups.
Chico celebrated the 120th anniversary of Bidwell Park, marking the 1905 donation of the land by Annie Bidwell that created one of the nation’s large municipal parks.
Event organizers said the celebration was intended to support and recognize the people who maintain and use the park. Participants and partners listed at the event included Local Food Network, California Volunteers (California AmeriCorps), the City Parks and Natural Resources department, Butte Environmental Council, Friends of Butte Creek and Butte Fire Council.
Speakers framed the event as both a commemorative observance and a community gathering to highlight organizations involved in park stewardship and related environmental and safety efforts. No formal city actions, votes, or policy decisions were announced during the remarks in the provided transcript.
