Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park

10/22/2026

The Reimagine Bidwell Mansion community open house is this Sunday, just three days away!

Come learn about the park’s recovery planning and share feedback on its future.

Bidwell Mansion SHP Visitor Center, 525 Esplanade, Chico
Drop in between 2:30 and 5:00 p.m.
Opening presentation at 3:00 p.m.; brief closing presentation at 4:30 p.m.

You do not need to stay for the full event. Visit the stations, talk with staff and partners, and participate as your schedule allows.

Admission is free, and no RSVP is required.

Details and optional RSVP: ReimagineBidwellMansion.org

10/21/2026

Join us this Saturday, October 24, from 11 A.M. to noon, to learn about experimental farming and how John Bidwell helped to shape California's agricultural empire. Children will also have the opportunity to carve a free pumpkin, made possible thanks to our friends, the Bidwell Mansion Association. Pumpkins available while supplies last. *

10/18/2026

One week to go! Join us next Sunday for the Reimagine Bidwell Mansion community open house.

Learn how community input is informing the park’s recovery planning, explore the emerging alternatives, and share your thoughts with California State Parks staff and partners.

Sunday, October 25 | 2:30–5:00 p.m.
Bidwell Mansion SHP Visitor Center, 525 Esplanade, Chico

Stop by when you can, or plan your visit around the opening presentation at 3:00 p.m. and brief closing presentation at 4:30 p.m.

Free to attend. RSVPs are welcome but not required.

Learn more and RSVP: ReimagineBidwellMansion.org

10/13/2026

How could Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park serve the community in the years ahead?

At our October 25 open house, learn about planning alternatives, perspectives from the Mechoopda Indian Tribe of Chico Rancheria, and an updated roadmap for recovery and construction.

Visit staffed stations to ask questions and share feedback on the emerging vision, guiding principles, and alternatives for the park.

Sunday, October 25 | 2:30–5:00 p.m.
Bidwell Mansion SHP Visitor Center, 525 Esplanade, Chico

Admission is free. RSVPs are encouraged but not required.

Learn more and RSVP: ReimagineBidwellMansion.org

10/06/2026

What would you like to see in the next chapter of Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park?

Join California State Parks staff and partners on October 25 to explore ideas for the park’s future, share feedback, and take part in conversations about its recovery.

The open house builds on more than a year of community, Tribal, and stakeholder engagement. Your perspective can help inform the Vision Plan.

Sunday, October 25 | 2:30–5:00 p.m.
Bidwell Mansion SHP Visitor Center, 525 Esplanade, Chico

Free to attend. Drop in as your schedule allows.

Learn more and RSVP: ReimagineBidwellMansion.org

09/29/2026

The Junior Ranger program, originally scheduled for October 3rd, has been moved to November 7th. On November 7th, Junior Rangers will dissect owl pellets and learn about some of our native birds of prey and their unique adaptations. We hope to see you there!

09/28/2026

Help shape the future of Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park!

Join California State Parks for a community open house to learn about and share feedback on the emerging vision, guiding principles, and planning alternatives for the park’s recovery.

Sunday, October 25, 2026
2:30–5:00 p.m.
Bidwell Mansion SHP Visitor Center, 525 Esplanade, Chico

Explore staffed stations, ask questions, and share your thoughts. Admission is free, and RSVPs are encouraged but not required.

Learn more and RSVP: ReimagineBidwellMansion.org

09/24/2026

Here is a sneak peek of the Junior Ranger goodies available to our program participants! As a reminder, Junior Ranger programs will take place this Saturday, 9/26, and on 10/3, 10/17, and 10/24 for children ages 7-12.

Junior Ranger programs are from 11am to noon, and parking is free for program participants. Our friends at the Bidwell Mansion Association helped make these programs possible. Stop by for a fun learning experience and some really cool prizes!

09/18/2026

Our friends over at Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park have been up to some pretty amazing things! Check out this new virtual experience of Weaverville Joss House SHP.

We’re excited to launch a new virtual experience of Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park, created through a collaboration between CyArk, California State Parks, and Parks California. Whether you’re discovering Weaverville Joss House State Historic Park for the first time or looking to deepen your understanding of this important place, this immersive experience offers a new way to connect with its stories, spaces, and history no matter where you are. Scan the QR code to begin.

09/09/2026

Reimagine Bidwell Mansion has announced a public Open House on Sunday, October 25th, from 2:30 PM to 5:00 PM at the Bidwell Mansion SHP Visitor Center. Attendance is drop-in; you are welcome to stop by anytime for any length of time.
The open house will present alternatives for Bidwell Mansion SHP that synthesize feedback from the past year of outreach and engagement. The alternatives represent a significant step in the planning and visioning process. This open house is an important opportunity for the public to continue shaping the vision for the future of the Bidwell Mansion and the rest of the State Historic Park.
Questions? Comments? Come to the Open House or visit reimaginebidwellmansion.org

Reimagine Bidwell Mansion SHP