SOLD OUT! Breakfast with Santa!

Winter Talent Show

The Winter Talent Show is quickly approaching! Save the date and make sure to register before January 4, 2013. Stay tuned for more information!

"LIKE" us on Facebook!

We are so close to our goal for getting 400 "likes" on Facebook by 2013! 2013 is Feather River Recreation and Park District's 60th Anniversary! Help us spread the word of all the positive aspects of the District throughout our 60th year and for many years to come by checking our Facebook!!!

Thank you for all of your support!

Letters to Santa

NEW CLASS!! ***Power Hour***

Starting on Monday, November 19th 2012 is our new recreational circuit training class, POWER HOUR! Classes will be held every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM. Participants can pay at a monthly rate of $30.00 or drop-in for $7.00.

This class will be a high intensity, strengthening workout class incorporating many cardiovascular activities and varied exercises as well. This is also a great place for all types of people where we will teach participants the basic foundational moves that enable them to be stronger in their workouts.

• Circuit training is ideal for perform high intensity fat burning workouts
• Excellent basic workout to condition and strengthen the body
• Easy to work every muscle in your body
• Circuit training is an excellent way to help to lose weight

 
**Disclaimer: The photos above are examples of exercises and equipment that will be incorporated into our class. Actual photos from Power Hour will be posted a few weeks after our first class begins, stay tuned!**

ZUMBA - Join the Party

COME TO ONE OF OUR AWESOME ZUMBA CLASSES! IT IS A FUN WAY TO WORK OUT & BURN CALORIES!

It's not too Early to Think About Santa!

With Halloween over, many kids are already looking forward to the holiday season and cannot get Santa off their brain. Here at FRRPD We are just as excited as they are! To get into the holiday spirit we are having a Breakfast With Santa on December 15th 2012 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Along with being able to eat with Ol' Saint Nick, children can also have their picture taken with him! Each child will receive a 4x6 photo on the Monday after the event. There will also be several crafts and activities to participate in once bellies are full and photos are taken! It should be a fun event for the entire family! Make sure to come down to the Activity Center at 1875 Feather River Blvd. to purchase your tickets today! We are only selling a select number of tickets so be sure to get them before they sell out. Tickets are $7.00. See the flyers below.

 

Mighty Mites Basketball - Sign Up Soon!

Does your child love to shoot hoops? If so, our Mighty Mites program is a great program to enhance their basketball skills. Our program is for children in grades Kindergarten through 4th Grade. The Program is every Saturday from January 19, 2013 through March 2, 2013.

Registration Ends on January 11, 2013!

 Make sure to sign up as soon as possible! See the flyer below for more information! 

Happy Halloween

We wish you all a happy and safe Halloween!

 

And here are some photos from our Fall Harvest Festival! We had a great time! 

Fall Harvest Celebration

Don't forget the Fall Harvest Festival is TOMORROW!!! The event will run from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. There will be a pumpkin patch, hay rides, photographs, carnival games, live music, food and much more! Make sure to come out to this fun event! We are located at 1875 Feather River Blvd. in Oroville, CA.

He Loves Red, He Loves Pancakes, Enjoy it with Him!!!

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BMX Jam - November 3rd

Are you ready to show off your BMX skills? Start practicing because on November 3rd 2012 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM we will be having a BMX Jam for all of our locals to showcase their talent! This will be a fun event for all!

 

We will have food, music and prizes! Make sure to come down to the Bedrock Skate and Bike Park to have some fun!

How will you celebrate Fall?

We are celebrating Fall by having a Fall Harvest Festival. The Festival will be held on October 18, 2012 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Feather River Activity Center (1875 Feather River Blvd., Oroville, CA).

We will have a vast amount of activities for children of all ages! We will even have a pumpkin patch! The event is very affordable and it is $5.00 per family and every child gets to pick one pumpkin, how cool is that?

Some of the activities include:

• Hay Rides
• Pumpkin Patch
• Bounce House
• Face Painting
• Professional Photographer onsite
• Fall food and treats
• and lots of other fun activities!

If you are in the area make sure to come by! It will be a lot of fun for the whole family!!! Find us on Facebook or visit our website! 

Our Favorite Fall Activities

With the onset of cooler weather and fall quickly approaching it is a great time to create new memories and enjoy recreation in many different (and affordable) ways!

 

 

Fall is the ideal time to get outdoors and play! It's not too hot and not too cold so get out there and have some fun! We have some ideas to get you started and hope you enjoy the beautiful weather and scenery that fall has to offer.

Outdoor Activities:

1. Have a picnic at one of your local parks! (Riverbend Park and Bedrock Park are beautiful in the fall with the Feather River complementing the colorful trees)

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2. Go for a Bike Ride!
3. Play a "pick up" game of football, soccer, baseball or any sport that you love!
4. Take a nature walk and make sure to bring your camera! The colors, climate and lighting of fall makes for great photography! Also, on your nature walk you can collect items such as, pine cones, acorns, leaves, etc. and use them in arts, crafts and fall decor.
5. Visit a local pumpkin patch, corn maze and local farms.
6. Rake a pile of leaves and jump in them!
7. Go fishing, it is very relaxing.
8. Take a hike, in our area we recommend hiking to Feather Falls or Bald Rock.

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9. Tennis is also much more enjoyable in the cooler months!
10. Visit local festivals in your area (Salmon Festival, Ocktoberfest, etc.)
11. Play a round of disc golf.
12. Take your dogs out to the dog park or on a walk. Some dogs do not handle the heat well, therefore fall is a perfect time to exercise them outdoors.

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13. Participate in a charity walk, 5K or other runs/walks.
14. Fall is perfect for flying a kite.
15. Host a horseshoe or cornhole tournament.
16. Gather with your friends to do yoga in the park!
17. Go stargazing
18. Host a bonfire or campfire party at your house and roast marshmallows.

Indoor Activities:

1. Pumpkin Carving

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2. Host a chili cook off
3. Use items from your nature walk to create crafts or make a scrapbook.
4. Make a scarecrow.
5. Visit your local farmers market or farms and try out new recipes. Soups are especially delicious in the fall.

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6. Visit the library to get books that are "fall themed".

Now that you have some inspiration for fall activities, go have some fun!!! The first day of Fall is Saturday, September 22, 2012!

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We had a Fun Summer at Concerts in the Park

Here is a photo collage from our 2012 Concerts in the Park summer series. We had such a fun summer! If you are a band that is interested in playing next summer, please stay tuned and check our website http://www.frrpd.com to find our band application.

Dog Days Swim - September 21, 2012

Dogs around the Oroville area are practicing their dog paddle strokes and searching for floating toys, all in preparation for our upcoming Dog Swim Days! Just as our local swimming pools across are closing for the summer season, lucky dogs are invited to splish, splash and frolic in the pool before it’s drained for the season. At our event, there’s more than just swimming and socializing – you’ll find games and contests.

 

Questions? Call us at 530-533-2011 for more information!

Many Thanks to All Who Participated in the Feather River Cleanup

More than 150 Volunteers and Community Leaders Make A Difference At The First Feather River Cleanup

A Community Effort to Beautify the Feather River

Oroville, CA- On Saturday July 28^th, 2012, over 150 volunteers and community leaders joined forces to clean the banks of the Feather River in the first annual Feather River Cleanup.

This event was co-organized by the Feather River Recreation and Park District, Butte Environmental Council, the Feather River Nature Center, California Department of Water Resources, and several local area businesses. We would really like to thank all of the volunteers that met at Bedrock Park, Centennial Plaza, or Feather River Nature Center to clean along the river between the Diversion Dam and the Highway 162 Bridge. Recology estimated that cleanup efforts removed 3,400 pounds (or 1.7 tons) of trash, debris, and recyclable objects from the river and its banks, just in time for our returning salmon to spawn.

After the Cleanup, volunteers were treated to a great assortment of raffle prizes donated by our community. Some volunteers stayed for a free barbeque and music at the monthly Church in the Park, which takes place the last Saturday of every month and is hosted by Victory Christian Fellowship Church. FRRPD donated money to the Church in the Park event to cover the cost of the cleanup volunteers.

“I look forward to doing it again next year, and hopefully it will keep getting bigger.” - Scott Perkins, CEO of FRRPD. In future years, we hope to see the event spread all the way to the Thermalito Afterbay Outlet.

We are extremely grateful to our community supporters. This event would not have been possible without the following sponsors: Recology, Oroville Hospital, City of Oroville, Butte County/Bill Connelly (Dist. 1 Supervisor), California Conservation Corps, and the local Rotary clubs.

Salmon Spawning Tours

SALMON TOURS going on September 22nd during the Salmon Festival September 21st-23rd.  There are only going to be 48 spots available so be sure to sign up while there are still spots!  Sign up before September 7th and get a $15 discount! Get signed up and have a great time on the River!

Only a Few Concerts Left - Concerts in the Park

Only a couple great bands left!!

Aug. 9th- Feather River Gypsies (acoustic/gypsy grass)

Aug. 16th- Decades (Chuck Berry to Lady Gaga)

Aug. 23th- Random Sparxx (alternative pop/rock)

Aug. 30th- Flearoy (80s rock)

Sept. 6th- Pincushion (classic and alternative rock)

Along with the great bands playing, we have a raffle and bounce house for the kids

Come on down to Riverbend Park around 6:00-8:00!

See Full Concert Schedule HERE! 

Welcome to our Blog!

The Feather River Recreation and Park District (FRRPD) decided to start a blog to share what is happening at the District with our community and visitors frequenting the Oroville and Butte County area. FRRPD strives to "Promote and maintain quality parks, recreation experiences and related facilities and programs for all residents of the District." We hope you will visit our blog often to stay updated on recreational opportunities in the Oroville area.