
Skyway Course
Skyway Golf Park

About this course
Skyway Golf Park is a public-access course located in Chico, in the northern Sacramento Valley of California. The course sits in a foothill setting that takes advantage of the region's rolling terrain and oak-studded landscape characteristic of the area's transition zone between valley floor and Sierra foothills. The design reflects the topography with elevation changes that create visual interest and strategic routing through the property. As a public facility, Skyway serves the local golfing community and regional players seeking accessible play in the Chico area. The course layout incorporates the natural contours of its site, with holes that play through native oak groves and across open grassland typical of the northern California foothills. The routing makes use of the slope and drainage patterns to define fairways and green complexes that reward both accuracy and course management. The course offers a relatively straightforward test of golf without the extreme difficulty or championship-level conditioning of resort or private club venues. Play is generally suitable for golfers of varying skill levels, with the terrain itself providing the primary strategic challenge. Skyway's position as a public course in Chico makes it a regular stop for local members and visiting players passing through the region, contributing to the recreational golf landscape of Butte County.
Quick facts
- Location
- Chico, CA, USA
- Access
- Public
- Holes
- 6
- Par
- 18
- Length
- 911 yards
- Difficulty
- 27/113
Getting there
The journey to Skyway Golf Park begins at Sacramento International Airport, roughly ninety minutes south along Highway 99 as it cuts through the broad agricultural expanse of the Central Valley. Chico's municipal airport serves private and regional traffic for those seeking a closer touchdown. The final stretch follows Skyway northeast from downtown Chico, climbing gently into the foothills where the valley floor gives way to rolling oak-studded terrain and the first whispers of the Sierra Nevada - a transition that frames this unassuming municipal layout as a quiet gateway between California's flatlands and its storied mountain country.

FAQ
Common questions about Skyway
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Yes. Skyway is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Skyway is 18.
Skyway plays 911 yards from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Skyway is 113.
Skyway is a 6-hole course.



