The popular swimming area in Bidwell Park is getting its first major cleaning of the summer as city crews remove sediment, rocks, and debris that built up over the winter. The cleanup began on Monday and is expected to be completed by the weekend. City officials said sediment levels at Sycamore Pool remain higher than normal due to heavy winter rains washing material from the Park Fire burn scar downstream.
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Sycamore Pool Closes for Summer Cleaning
Chico's Sycamore Pool closed for its first summer cleaning as city crews remove sediment and debris from the pool, which was delayed due to environmental permitting requirements.
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- Location: Bidwell Park, Chico
- Date/time: June 16 - June 19 (Monday - Friday)
- Agencies involved: City of Chico Parks and Natural Resources Department
- Status: Closed for cleaning and expected to reopen by the weekend
- Public impact: Pool users advised to check biweekly cleaning schedule
Shane Romain, Chico's parks and natural resources manager
City of Chico Parks and Natural Resources Department
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