The California Park residential neighborhood is the only one in Chico, CA that boasts lake frontage.
Truly, the view from the water is unlike anything you will see from the road! The first time we put our canoe in the water, we were in awe of the variety of home styles: we saw everything from "southern charm" to "ultra modern." Each back yard had something different to offer. There were private boat docks, a sand beach, hammocks, landscaped terraces, gorgeous waterfalls, weeping willows, and my all time favorite: bright red canoes!If you have the opportunity to visit the California Park area, a tour from the lake is a fun way to explore. (Note: The lakes are private. You must actually be a resident or guest.) There are 3 lakes altogether, and two of them connect under a bridge on Lakewest Drive. There are several idyllic coves in which you will find residents enjoying the lifestyle unique to Cal Park. You might wave hello to a grandpa teaching his grandson to fish, view one of several large, grassy park areas, or (if you are REALLY lucky) spot one of the turtles that calls the lake home.
The neighborhood also boasts a series of cascading duck ponds which delight young and old alike. It is such a treat to visit the lakes in time to watch the baby ducks! There are usually families that include lots of fluffy babies, all chasing after the mama duck. The lake is shallow enough in many places to view the fish swimming below. And, if you're paying attention, you can hear the tell-tale "ker-plop!" of a bullfrog jumping in the blue-green water!
If you would like information on Chico, CA real estate and foreclosures in the California Park neighborhood, please feel free to call the neighborhood expert: Sandi Bauman at 530-864-5407 or visit her on The Pink Couch, home of the Chico CA Real Estate Blog.
Chico Homes is thrilled to have their new office located with water front views of California Lake at 2580 Sierra Sunrise Terrace, Suite 120.
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Bill- Thank you for the reminder! I've actually been thinking about linking my posts for some time now... never do get around to it! Bidwell Park is literally in walking distance to Cal Park, so your connection is an astute one! :)
Keith- Hmmmm.... Erik Estrada. Thanks for stopping by :) I don't know why it happens this way, but I always sell more real estate in Paradise and Magalia than I do in Chico! We're averaging about $205/square right now.
Sandra- Thank you very much- it was my first try, so I wasn't sure how it would turn out. It's not so hard... believe it or not, it's been about 80 here most of the week! It sure warmed up from a couple of weeks ago.
Sandi - Very clever idea to show the area by water. I probably have some similar shots of a few areas to consider digging up.
Steve- I was so struck, the first time we went on the lake, by how different the neighborhood looks from the water, I couldn't resist bringing my camera on a later trip. When we moved in, we didn't even realize how awesome our new neighborhood was!
Tom- Chico really is a wonderful community.... I hear time and again from people moving in from bigger cities that they just can't get over how relaxed and comfortable the pace is here. I'm glad you're familiar with Cal Park! I agree-- it's gorgeous. I'll have to post another time with pics of all the walking trails...