For Families.

When you're ready to put down roots, Paradise and Magalia offer safe and wholesome opportunities to watch your family grow!

Kids are free to be kids here, thanks to our wide-open spaces, outdoor activities, camps, sports, and more. 

Art & Museums 

In Paradise and Magalia, enjoying art and history with your family is easy with various art organizations, theaters, public art and museums.

Stop by the Gold Nugget Museum to learn about the areas gold rush history or check out the latest show at Theatre on the Ridge.

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Youth Sports & Camps

Paradise Little League and the Paradise Park and Recreation District offer classes and sports programs to empower children to make friends and hone their skills.

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Parks & Recreation 

With over a 100 miles of trails for hiking & biking, not to mention fishing, kayaking, disc golf and more, your family will have a great time enjoying the fresh air.


The Ridge is home to Paradise Lake, hundreds or acres of open space to explore, and many outstanding family parks & playgrounds.

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Schools & Childcare

Our schools offer modernized, newly-built facilities and curriculum, as well as terrific options for private, charter, or public schools.


Students enjoy a number of programs, including:

  • Athletics
  • Music
  • Associated Student Body
  • Drama
  • Culinary
  • Wellness
  • Language
  • and more!
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Family Fun

Try seasonal apple picking at Noble Orchards in the summer, and ice skating in the winter. And don't forget kid-favorite Joy Lyn's Candies & Confectionary Factory.


In nearby Oroville, kids will get a thrill visiting The Barry R. Kirshner Wildlife Sanctuary. This sprawling wildlife sanctuary, educational park, and research center is home to wild and exotic animals!

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Safety-Minded

In addition to Early Warning Systems to notify residents of potential emergencies, Paradise has double the number of police officers per resident compared to Chico. Our neighborhoods are peaceful, safe, and friendly.

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Youth Events & Classes

Multiple organizations in town host special events and classes specifically for youth. Take a look at some of the options below.

PARADISE STRONGER - EQUILIBRIUM MAGALIA COMMUNITY CENTER BOYS & GIRLS CLUB - PARADISE TEEN CENTER
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