Mt. Shasta City Park

Headquarters of the Mt. Shasta Recreation & Parks District

One mile north of downtown Mt. Shasta, the City Park is home to the Recreation & Parks District Headquarters as well as the famous Headwaters of the Upper Sacramento River. Park facilities include scenic picnic areas, a playground, and public buildings. Many of the buildings onsite are available for rental and to host events throughout the year.

Before Mt. Shasta City Park was developed, the land provided hunting grounds for the Wintun, Okwanuchu, and Maidu Native American tribes until 1841 when the land was first discovered by outside explorers. In 1901, "Big Springs" was fixed with a water wheel that provided Mt. Shasta City with its first source of energy. It supplied a small amount of electricity used for street lights. From 1920-1943 the park property was used by California State University, Chico, as the summer campus for the Teacher's College. The park buildings still in use today originated from this time. In 1947, California State University, Chico, deeded the park property to Mt. Shasta City and in 2005 the city gave the property to the Mt. Shasta Recreation and Parks District. Today the City Park facilities are used for a variety of community events and programs.

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Facilities

This park is a popular recreation facility featuring:

The Headwaters of the Sacramento River
Nature Trails
Basketball court
Picnic areas
Playgrounds
Multiple community buildings

Nature Trails

The Nature Trails of the Mt.Shasta City Park will take you for a stroll along Big Springs Creek. Here you'll find native plants, local wildlife and some of the largest trees in the park. If you would like to extend the walk you are able to access additional trails on neighboring properties owned by the Siskiyou Land Trust and Crystal Geyser.

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Headwaters Spring

The beautiful spring located at the base of Spring Hill in the Mt. Shasta City Park is known as the headwaters of the Upper Sacramento River (though other branches of the mighty Sacramento reach even further into the wilderness). A viewing patio, benches and pathways make this amazing spring a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.

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Upper Lodge

The Upper Lodge is the best equipped and most used of the City Park buildings. It is best used for performances and other community events, public meetings, large private gatherings, and food services. The Upper Lodge includes a large central area, stage, commercial kitchen, full restrooms, and has a large outdoor unpaved fenced area in the back with picnic tables and a barbecue pit.

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Lower Lodge

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Dance Hall

The Dance Hall is best used for dancing! Other uses including small weddings, parties, and public and private meetings. It includes a large central area, kitchen space and restrooms.

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Picnic Areas

Group picnic areas are available for reservation.

A "Reserved" sign on a wooden table with floral decorations and a glass vase with purple flowers.

Reservations

Rent our facilities for Private Parties, Workshops or Public Events

Headquarters of the Mt. Shasta Recreation & Parks District

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