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Chico Outlaws pitcher winding up Chico is in the Sacramento Valley, where the climate is Mediterranean in nature. This means that Chico is subject to hot summers, with daytime temperatures in the 90-100 range (and often higher!). The record high temperature recorded in Chico was 117 in July of 1972!

To many, summertime means baseball and Chico has its own hometown team, the Chico Outlaws. They have been playing at Nettleton Stadium every summer since 2005. Those who have been in town long enough will remember their predecessors, the Chico Heat, who played 1997-2002. What better idea for a summer evening date than peanuts and Cracker Jack (and maybe a local beer?) as you root for the home team!

Looking to stay cool in the midst of hot weather? Upper Bidwell Park has an abundance of swimming holes, such as Bear Hole, Brown's Hole and Salmon Hole. One Mile also has Sycamore Pool, which is actually an area of Big Chico Creek that has had the sides and bottom cemented in to create a swimming pool. Lifeguards are on duty throughout the summer. Shapiro Pool and Pleasant Valley Pool are two more options, if you prefer to swim in a more formal setting rather than a flowing creek.

Tubing is a popular summertime activityAn incredibly popular summer activity for Chicoans and students alike is tubing. The Sacramento River has several options, including off Highway 32 near Hamilton City. Another popular tubing destination is Butte Creek. The water is a little rougher, but it is a lot less crowded most of the time.

There are always summertime events to attend such as the Thursday Night Farmer's Market and Friday Night Concerts. Don't let the heat get you down! Get out and enjoy the summer and all it has to offer while it lasts!

Previous featured pages: Visiting Chico, Climate, The Dips

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For upcoming events check out the Events Board. If you know of any events, post them at the bottom of the Events Board page!

And be sure to check out the regular events that happen for the day.

Can you guess where in or around Chico this picture was taken, or identify its contents? Anything covered in the Wiki is fair game.

DogStatue in Chico! Where have you seen this cute dog?

JohnNash correctly guessed that the dog statue is in the dog park in Degarmo Park

Guesses and spoilers! Older mystery pictures are saved and cataloged. Here are some helpful non-binding rules on what makes a good mystery picture.

Dinosaur in Chico! Where have you seen this dinosaur?

MaryMo correctly guessed that this dinosaur is at Rotary Park at 16th and Broadway.

• May 28, 2009 — Thank you, KZFR (FM 90.1) for airing the Chico Wiki PSA! KZFR's community calendar airs on weekdays at 6:55am, 10am, and 1pm.
  

• May 22, 2009 — RyanMikulovsky submitted a PSA today to KZFR that may play multiple times next week during the community calendar broadcast. Keep an ear out for it and let's hope it works miracles!
  

• May 17, 2009 — It has been confirmed that there is a Public Service Announcement (PSA) about Chico Wiki in The Synthesis.
  

To whoever submitted the PSA: a hearty thank you!

• May 15, 2009 — About 40 to 45 wiki flyers posted at Chico State just in time for finals week.
  

• May 12, 2009 — Yet more wiki flyers distributed at Butte College. Feel free to distribute some around Chico if you feel froggy! Also, the Events Board was loaded with upcoming events happening over the next several months. Don't let anyone tell you there's nothing to do in Chico! Know of something coming up? Please add it!
  

• April 23, 2009 — Butte College received another volley of flyers today. Thus far the three papers mentioned below have shown no interest in reporting on Chico Wiki. Challenge: Write a letter to the editors of local papers to let them know Chico Wiki is an important community resource!
  

• April 19, 2009 — A press release concerning the fact of Chico Wiki hitting 3000 pages was sent to the Chico ER, Chico News & Review, and The Orion. This was the first go at such an announcement so there may well be room to improve.
  

• April 19, 2009 — Chico Wiki has reached the 3000 page mark! Thanks to everyone for all the help. Here's to 3000 more!

See the archive for previous news items.