Richvale Recreation & Park District Data Sheet
Richvale Recreation and Park District (RRPD) is generally located in southwestern Butte County, west of State Highway 99, and between the City of Biggs to the south and the unincorporated community of Durham to the north. The western boundary line is Butte Creek, which also forms the Butte County line. The District consists of approximately 36,480 acres (approximately 57 square miles) and includes the unincorporated community of Richvale. Serving an approximate population of 6402 , the District provides recreational programming in coordination with the Richvale Elementary School, which is part of the Biggs Unified School District (BUSD).
RICHVALE RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
Contact: Cody Hansen - Director
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 432, Richvale, CA 95974
Phone: (530) 868-8465
E-Mail: chansen@bucra.com
Webpage:
Governing Board
The District is governed by a five-member Board of Directors elected by the community. The two newest members, however, were appointed by the Butte County Board of Supervisors in the absence of interested candidates. The Board of Directors must approve all issues of District policy, including any contracts or leases entered into by the District.
District Size
36,480 acres (approximately 57 square miles)
Location
West central portion of Butte County, surrounding the unincorporated community of Richvale.
Services
District maintains two acres of developed parkland.
Population Served
640 residents as of 2007