Chico Municipal Code Art. III Rules for Bicycles

No one shall ride a bicycle off-road in Middle or Upper Bidwell Park unless wearing a bicycle helmet for head protection. "Off-road," as used in this section, shall be construed to mean not on pavement.

(Ord. 2556; Ord. 2557)

Bicycle use in Bidwell Park shall be permitted only on the roads and trails, except that bicycles shall not be permitted on Yahi Trail. No bicycle use shall be permitted on the trails whenever the director determines that damage is likely due to wet weather conditions and closes the trails or portions thereof. Roads closed, permanently or temporarily, to motor vehicles are trails for the purpose of this section.

(Ord. 2556; Ord. 2557)

No person shall operate a bicycle within a city park or playground, whether on- or off-road, in a reckless or unsafe manner so as to endanger the safety and well-being, or interfere with the use and enjoyment of park or playground facilities by other users.

(Ord. 2556; Ord. 2557)

Bicycle use shall be prohibited inside of the Caper Acres Playground.

(Ord. 2556; Ord. 2557)

No person shall ride a bicycle within Children's Playground, except on a sidewalk or such other portion of Children's Playground specifically designated as a bike path.

(Ord. 2556; Ord. 2557)

Bicycle use is prohibited within 100 feet of the banks of any swimming pool or swimming area in Bidwell Park, except where established roads for vehicle traffic or bicycle paths are situated at a closer distance. Bicycle use is also prohibited within Big Chico Creek except when permission is granted by the park director or the Bidwell Park and Playground Commission.

(Ord. 2556; Ord. 2557)