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ROM PARADISE TO STIRLING CITY, area parks have something to offer everyone, with ponds, playgrounds, picnic areas, and nature trails. Making them interesting is that many have historic backgrounds. For information on parks and sponsored recreation events contact the Paradise Recreation and Park District at 6626 Skyway, (530) 872-6393. The PRPD is an independent special district serving the needs of the community. AQUATIC PARK - for a moment of relaxation, visit picturesque Paul Byrne Aquatic Park. There you will find 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 with a fountain, and stocked with fish. Fishing is allowed for kids under 15. Stroll the 660 foot path around the pond. A scenic pathway follows a creek that connects the park with the Gold Nugget Museum. Located at Recreation Drive and Buschmann Road. 872-6386. BILLE PARK - located at 501 Bille Road, about one mile west of the Skyway. Open 7:00 am to dusk. Bille Park was built in 1961 and offers a hiking trail along the south rim of Butte Canyon. The park has a large paved parking area, children’s playground, large grassy area, barbecues and picnic tables for groups or individual use. BILLE PARK EXPANSION - 6261 W. Wagstaff. Open 7:00 a.m. till dusk. There is a pavilion with a kitchen, tables and chairs to accommodate 120 people. A gazebo, hiking trails and a water feature. Available by reservation 872-6363. CHEROKEE - Site of county’s only former placer mining operation in the late 1800s. Displays historical sites of the gold days. Well kept cemetery. Largest diamond mine in U.S. CHINESE ROCK FENCES - These expertly formed rock fences made by the Chinese without mortar of any kind, are still standing after a hundred years. They can be seen from Oroville to Redding. CLOTILDE MERLO PARK - located 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 in August 1987 by Harry A. Merlo in memory of his mother. Harry was born in Stirling City and was founding president of Louisiana-Pacific Corporation. The park features three large ponds, individual and group picnic areas, restrooms, horseshoe pits, a bocce court, nature trails, and a beautiful outdoor wedding chapel area. A great place for a wedding. 14 Paradise Visitor Guide
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