Recreation

Recreation

Sporting Good Stores


 Golden Eagles Nest, Fishing tackle, bait, licenses, ice, gas,
                                          5145 Pentz Road,    (530) 872-2323
 J & J Sports Collectibles,        6023 Skyway,        (530) 876-1760
 Paradise Dive Center, Scuba supplies, lessons (NAUI/IDEA), rentals, tanning booths, 
                                          6268 Skyway,        (530) 872-7707
 Paradise Sporting Goods, complete hunting-fishing-camping supplies,
                                          815 Elliott Road,   (530) 877-5114
 Paradise Surplus, surplus gear and camping supplies, 
                                          7691 Skyway,        (530) 872-9307
 Ridge Sports, surplus gear and camping supplies, 
                                          6282 Skyway,        (530) 876-8099
 Swiss Link.                       5365 Clark Rd.      (530) 872-4988
 Walt's Sports & Trophies, all your sport needs in shoes and clothing,
                                          220 Pearson Road,   (530) 872-4111
 Wilson's Paradise Marine, complete boating sales, service and storage,
                                          5368 Clark Road,    (530) 872-2617

Fishing locations include Oroville Lake, De Sabla Lake and Paradise Lake.

 Double D Ranch,                                              (530) 872-5511
 For The Love of Horses,                                      (530) 877-9677
 High 'N Dry Farm,                        3849 Silvera Court, (530) 872-4454
 Paradise Stables,                        5082 Warnke Drive,> (530) 876-8029
 Round Valley Equestrian Center,          4791 Round Valley Ranch Road, 
                                                              (530) 877-6632
 Paradise Pines Golf Course,              13917 South Park Drive, 
                                                              (530) 873-1111
 Skater's Paradise.                       Skyway near Maxwell Drive.
 Sporthaven Health Club,                  6854 Pentz Road,   (530) 872-2232.

RV and Trailer Parks

 
 Feather West Travel Trailer Park
     2 spaces for overnighters; 6 acres  3922 Pentz Road,     (530) 877-9666
 Paradise Trailer Park                   6154 Lucky John Road,(530) 877-6015
 Pine Ridge Travel Trailer Park
     45 sites on 9 acres                 5084 Pentz Road,     (530) 877-0677 
 Quail Trails Village
     119 sites on 22 acres               5110 Pentz Road,     (530) 877-6581
 Paradise Pines Campground & RV Park, 
   There are 40 sites with a full bathroom facility.  Located 1 mile past the
   Post Office on the right.             14360 Skyway,        (530) 873-5263

        Be sure to call ahead to verify space availability as many cater to 
                                long-term stays.

Paradise Parks

 Aquatic Park
  Paul Byrne Aquatic Park. Has a public pool open Memorial Day thru August, 
  the Rotary Grove picnic area which can accommodate 150 people, children's 
  playground area, and a beautiful duck pond, stocked with fish. Fishing is 
  allowed for kid's. 660 foot path around the pond. Located at Recreation 
  Drive and Buschmann Road. Information                       (530) 872-6386

 Bille Park                       501 Bille Road, 
   Open 7:00 am to dusk. Hiking trail along the south rim of Butte Canyon. 
   Parking area, children's playground, large grassy area, barbecues and 
   picnic tables for groups or individual use. 

 Coutolenc Park covers 340 acres of unimproved land. 
  The park is located approximately 2 miles on Coutolenc Road, off Skyway at 
  the signal light in Magalia. Features hiking trails going down the canyon 
  near the West Branch of the Feather River. 

 Clotidle Merlo Park in Stirling City. Take the first right off Skyway, 
  then about 1/4 mile to the park. The beauty of this private 20 acre park is 
  amazing. It was dedicated by Harry A. Merlo in memory of his mother. 
  The park features 3 large ponds, individual and group picnic areas, 
  restrooms, horseshoe pits, a bocce court, nature trails, and a beautiful 
  outdoor wedding chapel area. Reserve the park! Book well in advance, call 
  Open May through October, NO SMOKING and NO DOGS.           (530) 873-1658

 Terry Ashe Recreation Center & Park, location of the Paradise 
  Recreation & Park District,  Two acres with recreation center, playground,
  tiny tot play area, basketball court, horseshoes, shuffleboard, and picnic
   area.

 Paradise Recreation District Park,on Moore Road, off Forest Service Road 
  and Clark Road, offers two ball parks and a riding arena.

 Paradise Memorial Park, a tree covered picnic area with barbecue pits 
  and tables for special events. The park can accommodate 150. Reservations
  required.

 Crain Memorial Park, located near Concow Lake has a ball park and picnic 
  facilities.

Gold Nugget MuseumAdmission is free.502 Pearson Road, (530) 872-8722

The Honey Run Covered Bridgethe only 3-level covered bridge in the 
  United States.

Campgrounds

 Campgrounds and Camping Sites are located around the Upper Ridge area,
   especially at Butte Meadows, Philbrook Lake and Snag Lake areas.
   These are seasonal facilities open during the summer months only.
   For information on campgrounds in the Butte Meadows area, Most are open May 
   through October. Call                                      (530) 258-2141

 Philbrook Lake, a PG&E recreation area, has camping and fishing
   facilities.

 Sky High mountain.  Over 320 acres of wildnerness.
   Call leave message for more information.                   (530) 873-3879

 Lime Saddle Marina an extension of Lake Oroville,
   on Pentz Road.  Ski boats, patio boats,  and houseboats.  It is operated 
   by a private concessionaire.

 Lake Oroville is a State Recreation Area,
   therefore all State of California parking and launching fees apply.  With 
   some 160 miles of shoreline you'll find hiking trails,  campsites 
   (boat-in), swimming holes, and more.  There are no camping facilities at 
   Lime Saddle Marina, however there are picnicing facilities.  Houseboat
   rentals available!                       (530) 877-2414 or (800) 834-7517

Forest Service in and around Butte Meadows area:

  Butte Meadows, off SR-32 and Humboldt Road.  Fee, 12 tent/rv sites.
  Cherry Hill, 3 miles NE of Butte Meadows on Humboldt Road. Fee, 13 
     designated tent, 12 tent/rv sites.

  Philbrook, 15 miles NE of Stirling City off Skyway, Humbug, and 
     Philbrook roads.  Has 10 tent/rv sites.

  Soda Springs, 15 miles NE of Forest Ranch on SR-32.  Has 10 tent/rv
     sites.

  West Branch, 12 miles N of Stirling City off Skyway, Humbug, and 
     Philbrook roads.  Fee, 8 designated tent, 7 tent/rv sites.

Be sure to call ahead to verify space availability as many cater to long- term stays.

Cemeteries

 The Paradise Cemetery, between Skyway and Clark Road.
                                          980 Elliott Road, 
 Magalia Cemetery, located on Magalia Cemetery Road off Old Skyway in 
    Magalia. 
 Coutolenc Cemetery, turn left on Coutolenc Road off Skyway in Lovelock
 Nimshew Cemetery, turn left off Skyway on Nimshew Road. 
 Toadtown Cemetery, Go Cemetery Road. 
 Lovelock-Gangloff Cemetery, take Lovelock Road just past the Lovelock.
 Stirling City Cemetery, located at the end of Mica Street.
 Inskip Pioneer Cemetery, tough one to find. 
 Centerville Cemetery, located in Butte Creek Canyon in Centerville.
 Clear Creek Cemetery, south of Paradise off Clark Road.
 For more genealogy research, in Paradise and Butte County a visit to
   the Paradise Genealogical Society & Library is a must. The library is on
   Scootwood Rd.