Sycamore Pool (Chico, California)

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Also called "One Mile" because it is one mile up Big Chico Creek from Bidwell Mansion.

"Sycamore Pool, located in the One Mile Recreation Area. The pool was constructed in the late 1920s and provides a unique swimming experience by having concrete decks, walls, and bottom.":


"For those interested in swimming, the Sycamore Pool, located at the One-Mile Recreation Area, is an uncommon swimming experience, being a concrete pool built around Big Chico Creek. Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend each year at the pool."
www.chico.ca.us/parks/Bidwell_Park.asp

"Swimming in Sycamore Pool is a popular summertime activity. The dam that creates the pool is generally in place by Memorial Day and removed shortly after Labor Day. When the dam is in place, lifeguards are on duty from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., but, of course, you are responsible for ensuring the safety of your own children. From June-August, the creek is tested weekly for fecal coliform bacteria upstream and downstream from the pool, but is not chlorinated or otherwise treated. The rest of the year, it is tested once a month. Occasionally the coliform bacteria count rises due to animals or people using the creek as a bathroom, so try to not drink the water. If your child isn't toilet trained yet, you're creating a health risk for others if you let her or him use the pool. Dogs are not allowed in the Sycamore Pool area.

During the summer, the pool is drained and cleaned every Thursday morning starting at about 7 a.m. Kids who like construction equipment may enjoy watching the loader/scraper remove the silt and mud from the bottom of the pool.":
www.friendsofbidwellpark.org/kidsactivities.html

Sycamore Pool Operations:
www.friendsofbidwellpark.org/sycamore.html

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