Feather River Recreation & Park District Data Sheet
The Feather River Recreation and Park District (FRRPD) spans approximately 631 square miles (403,770 acres) in the southeast portion of Butte County. It is the largest recreation service provider in Butte County and serves the southeastern portion of the County, extending to the County borders to the south and east. The City of Oroville is located within the District’s boundaries, and although it makes up only two percent of the land area in the FRRPD, it contains nearly 28 percent of the population. There are no other incorporated communities within the District. The lands within the District, outside of the City, are rural and include the unincorporated communities of Pulga, Cherokee, Thermalito, Brush Creek, Berry Creek, Feather Falls, Palermo, Wyandotte, Hurleton, Forbestown, Clipper Mills, Rackerby, Bangor, and Honcut.
FEATHER RIVER RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
Contact: Brian Wilson, General Manager
Physical Address: 1875 Feather River Blvd., Oroville, CA 95965
Phone: (530) 533-2011
E-Mail: brianw@frrpd.com
Webpage: www.frrpd.com
Governing Board
The Feather River Recreation and Park District Board of Directors hold regular meetings every 4th Tuesday of the month. Meetings are located at the FRRPD Activity Center at 1875 Feather River Blvd., Oroville CA
District Size
470,400 acres (735 square miles)
Location
Eastern Butte County, surrounding the City of Oroville and unincorporated communities of Berry Creek, Palermo, Honcut, Bangor, Forbestown, Clipper Mills, and surrounding rural areas.
Services
The District (including City of Oroville) has some ownership or lease participation in more than 20 parks and recreational facilities. The District also provides recreational programs for the entire area.
Population Served
48,353 as of 2000 (including the City of Oroville)