Over 450 participants turned out for the Almanor Recreation and Park District’s 42nd annual Chester 4th of July Fun Run on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Runners and walkers from infants to octogenarians gathered on the Collins Pine lawn and proceeded one mile down Chester’s historic Main Street to the finish at the…

Over 200 participants turned out for the Almanor Recreation and Park District’s 40th annual Mile High 100 bike ride on Saturday, June 17, 2023. Cyclists from all over Northern California and Nevada gathered in Chester to ride 33, 68 or 100 miles on a gorgeous day.

Due to low enrollment, ARPD is suspending the Youth Judo and Adult Jujitsu programs until the spring of 2024.  The commitment of Sensei Harry Burleson in supporting these programs over the years has been greatly appreciated by our community and his students, especially in the face of so many obstables.  His…