FunLand / Cal Skate Chico

FunLand / Cal Skate Chico

Reviews Summary

Cal Skate offers a fun, nostalgic experience with mini-golf, skating, and arcade games, praised for its family-friendly atmosphere and affordability. Many enjoy the retro vibe, though some note maintenance issues like worn-out mini-golf courses and occasional cleanliness concerns. Staff are generally friendly but sometimes understaffed, impacting service. Skating sessions are popular, especially for kids, though adult skaters may prefer less crowded times. A few reviews mention concerns about employee behavior or outdated facilities, but most highlight it as a great value for casual outings or parties.

About This Listing

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Pool Tables
Wheelchair Accessible

Who Can Play?

Most arcades welcome all ages (some may have age restrictions for certain games)
Minors may need parent/guardian supervision (policies vary by location)
No gaming experience required - games range from beginner to expert level
Comfortable clothing and closed-toe shoes recommended for safety
Valid ID may be required for certain attractions or age verification
Groups and parties welcome (advance booking may be required)

*Note: Age restrictions and policies may vary by arcade. Check with your local facility for specifics.*

First-Time Visitors

First-time visitors may need to sign a waiver or register for a game card. Staff are typically available to help explain games and provide tutorials. Some arcades offer newcomer specials or free play sessions to help you get started.

Common Restrictions:

Age-Based Some games may have height or age requirements for safety reasons
Capacity Popular games may have wait times during peak hours

*Note: Policies vary by arcade. Confirm with your local facility.*

What to Bring

Cash or card for tokens/credits (some arcades are cashless)
Valid ID for age verification or membership signup
Phone to capture high scores and memories (check photo policies)

*Note: Payment methods and requirements may differ by arcade.*

Preparing for Your Visit

Check arcade hours and peak times online before visiting
Eat beforehand or check if the arcade has food options
Bring friends for multiplayer games and competitions
Wear comfortable clothes you can move freely in
Avoid bringing valuable items that could be lost or damaged
Check for special events, tournaments, or discount days
Set a budget for games and stick to it
Stay hydrated, especially during long gaming sessions

*Note: Tips may vary by arcade type and location.*

How to Get Started

Most arcades accept walk-ins, but call ahead during busy periods or for large groups. Check for membership deals!

Other Helpful Info

Most visits last 1-3 hours depending on games and group size
Popular games may have longer wait times during weekends and evenings
Many arcades offer unlimited play packages or time-based pricing
Some locations host tournaments and special events regularly
Prize redemption available at many arcades - save your tickets!

*Note: Policies, pricing, and features differ by arcade. Contact your local facility for details.*

What to Expect from Pool Tables in Arcades

Step up to a pool table and dive into a classic, hands-on game! Expect sturdy tables with smooth felt surfaces, cue sticks, and a set of numbered balls for games like 8-ball or 9-ball. You’ll chalk up, aim, and strike the cue ball to pocket balls with precision, mastering angles and spin. Tables are well-lit, often with vibrant designs, creating a lively atmosphere. Whether playing casually with friends or joining arcade tournaments, pool offers strategic, social fun that’s easy to pick up and endlessly engaging in 2025.

Features

Has Arcade Cabinets
Has Food
Good for kids
Has Pool Tables
Wheelchair Accessible

Contact Information

Address

2465 Carmichael Dr

Chico, California 95928

Customer Reviews

I love this place but there are 2 kids that work on the floor that are definitely not 21 and they smell like marijuanna, very concerning and I don't need my kids smelling that and I don't want to either. Btw I know it's them because I only smell it when they are near me. They are the ones that do tricks on the rink. A white blonde haired kid and an African American.

Got kids? Want them to burn off some energy?? This is your spot. Decent rental skates. Snack bar is basic, so don't expect to be getting a proper meal. Music selection is good enough mix of pop, rap, and RnB from the last couple decades. Skate Mates for those who aren't great are available, but can be hard to come by when it's packed.

What a delightful fun center! The mini golf course is fun and challenging. There's no wind mill, but the over the water bridge shot more than makes up for that. There's air hockey, video games and a batting cage ($1.5 for 15 pitches). It's all fit in a compact space that makes it quick and easy to get from one activity to another. My family had a great time.

The best fun anyone could ask for, great music, lights and action on the rink, arcade and games, food. This place has a lot to offer.

It's been 20+ years since I've been here. It hasn't changed a bit. Lol. Came for my nieces birthday party. We rented the entire place. It was perfect. Thanks for the good times

I LOVE this place it is awesome. The staff are so nice and they also helped kids getting up. So kind.

Nice fun place. A little pricy but good

Kai, Collin and Tiffany are extremely good workers, they helped me with everything I needed and they even tried to teach me how to skate, I would definitely recommend coming here, and giving all of them a raise.

LOVE CAL SKATE!!!! I grew up frequenting Cal Skate and now my little guy shares the same love for skating! Had the best time renting the entire building for his 6th birthday; service was beyond fantastic, friendly and helpful, bounce house was a hit for the littlier kids, music rocked, skate games, pizza served at the snack bar, and all the friends! - what a special memory! Thank you!

Went for a friend's Daughters birthday party and had a blast! Haven't been on rollerblades since I was a teenager (39 now) but still was able to skate and enjoy myself. Lol The place is exactly how I remember skating rinks being when I was young.

Happy birthday party here for my great-granddaughter the kids all had a wonderful time

We only played the mini golf on our visit. I really like the mini golf course. It was clean and fun it also had a unique water Hazzard the ran through some of the holes that made it fun.

This place is Amazing there is one kid Judah who is very nice and should NOT have to pay to get in and should only have to pay thirty dollars for the vip membership, He told me That Scott is an amazing manager and should be president

Wonderful place for family fun! Great place to get your skate on! Not too high tech which is a huge bonus for us. No TV screens in your face is the best!!! Love the skating for me and my kids. They get their exercise and the DJs play fun games.

Great place, but the snack bar is TERRIBLE!!!! 20 years ago it was great. Now they have nothing. Lol

Did the minature golf. Had a good time other than the fact that the place is worn out with no obvious effort to keep up with any maintenance. Multiple tears all over the course, benches are rusted out, and features are broke. Last hole was flooded out without staff letting patrons know.

Reasonable prices per person. Great place fpr parties and kids.

A great roller skating experience in a clean space, a smooth floor and a good snack bar! I love Cheapskate Night on Tuesdays.

Pretty cool adult night, arcade games are inconsistently expensive, the hurricane simulator broke after one try, really disappointed our group. Mini golf was great, we had a fun time there even though we only made it to the 3rd hole by closing time. Staff at funland was kind and courteous, he made sure he provided free pass cards for next time because we didnt get to finish our golf game. Cal skate admission for adults is about $10, shoe rental is about $13-$15 depending on your skate shoe preference. Mini

I was charged 40$ for 2 people for golf ,I didnt even realize it till i got home but i live a hour from this location so I couldn't even go back for a refund. Not worth it. (Also no bank errors I was charged doubled) (I'm not "warning people just stating what happened but this place seems to think otherwise...weird).

Great skate venue. Love when they do the roller derby here. It's exciting and dangerous. Props to the skaters who hit hard and get bumped around. Announcer does a great job. Very exciting roller games here

We're new to town but felt right at home - they had my size 11 skates, great place to host a 6yo kids birthday party! They have a DJ, fun lights, arcade games. It can smell a bit like feet like many skate places with everyone changing shoes, you've been warned, and if skate is not your thing, they have batting cages and miniature golf. Have fun!

Went here as a kid.. lock-in's... speed skates... school activities... birthday parties.. batting cages... put-put golf.. Now my children get to enjoy the same things I did.. I hope one day their children get to also. One of the very few places that is an ALL ages family friendly activity! Even the grandparents and great-grandparents get to enjoy themselves ??

Great place to take the kids for a night of fun. The mini golf course needs a few repairs but they don't impact the game too much.

We love the cheap Saturday mornings! Free parents (including skate rental!)? HELLO! The only downside is the site is showing its age. Still fun for the kids that don't care the ceiling leaks and walls are 10 times as old as them.

Awesome place. They don't have enough number 10 single line rollerblades. But their music was awesome. They also have other games there and food. I enjoyed my time there..

I took daughters there for a b'day party. Youngest skated w/her friends while my daughter and I skated as well. There was 1 young man running the skate rental, the snack court AND the music. He was only able to play one game for the guests(2 parties at this time) which was unfortunate because the girls would've liked to play more. In two hrs they're usually more games played. He was running the game through his mic while getting treats. He did ask for help from an older man and sadly he was told no. Not

Went to play mini golf with my Grandaughter. So fun! Love the obstacles and watching her play. It's great it's partially shaded while you play.

My daughter is here for her rolling skeiting competition, and we love it! Very friendly and family enjoyable

Skate rink was very roomy, clean, and the workers were very friendly. I coulent think of amything to change, maybe make is cooler in there lol but your bound to be hot at some point haha, great jon Cal Skate keep it up

Cool little chill place for the kids on the fun land side to run around cause not too busy and small enough to keep an eye on your kids. Great customer service, been there a few times now and never have any issues. Great parking lot.

Yesterday we had a private event birthday party for my five year old from 5:30 to 7:30 PM. I got my times wrong and was there at 4:45 thinking the party started at five. The team working at Cal skate were absolutely amazing! They let me come in bring stuff in start getting prepared even though they still had regular session going on. Help me get tables cleaned up and moved together. It was probably the best birthday party any of my four kids have ever had! To rent the entire place for a two hour special ev

I always have a very fun time when I go here great atmosphere friendly employees always nice and polite

We arrived at 2:30 and they opened right on time. The fellow was friendly and explained their system. The miniature golf course was set up to be interesting, shaded, and with lots of water features. We had a great time with the other couple, who joined us. We will definitely be doing it again.

I take my godkids and nieces and nephews here, the place smells and looks clean and the kids never want to leave. They do fun skating games and there's always a bunch of other kids the right age for ours to play with. It's great for birthdays, escaping the heat or rain, and the price is just right for a few hours of fun. ??

Went to batting cages. Was very well run. Haven't been in 20+ years. Took grandson. He had a blast. Super friendly staff and very helpful

I like the awesome retro space carpet that they have had forever and the disco ball. The arcade games are good! I wish they still shot tickets out, only one still has the tickets. They're so nostalgic. I would highly highly recommend they keep tickets! I wish they had more food options too, at least a slice of pizza! But this place is rad and I hope it stays for a long time.

I loved roller skating and definitely enjoyed myself. The staff was very hit or miss. Very rude, sassy women. Kind young teenager. Next time I'm in town, I'd love to skate again, but it would be a better experience if the workers took some pride in what they did. Most of them seemed miserable.

This place needs a guard or more employees. I was assaulted and battered in their lobby by a big group of teenagers and no one was there to help me. I had to call 911 and police didn't show up in time to catch the teens that did it. They did show the lobby cameras to the officer but didn't get a clear view of the kids face. Scott the manger was not willing to help me go over other footage from inside the rink to help me identify the person that battered me. This place is careless, this happened at Family sk

Used to go every Friday(?) night for teen skate night back between 2009-2011ish. Now I go almost every Saturday for adult skate night. Some things never change. Sad to see some one star reviews from people blaming the establishment for problems that a few "bad apples" bring in on their own. They can't control that. However, they acted on it and now seeing cool-security-guy rolling around on his sick red light up skates, hopefully brings those people comfort. Great vibes, great business ethics.

It's a rollerskating rink. It's not so much retro as it's never changed. I wouldn't really change a thing. They have arcade games and roller skating games. You can win an icey if you're lucky. The staff are young but competent and friendly. We go here a lot

Great fun for a little park. The management was quick and attentive to minor issues with the batting cages, which were also great fun. Also, after a bit of rude criticism from me, the manager swiftly and eagerly accepted it, and made permanent changes immediately. Very surprising, and welcomed. I absolutely recommend this establishment and will go here again.

Always a good time with family! Socks for two bucks if you forgot some like me! The Snack bar is expensive so come with full bellies and some dollars to get a drink or some popcorn. The arcade is a favorite in my family. It is coin operated and you must pay for them. Skate mates for littles are an extra charge as well but very helpful.

Reasonably priced, but extremely packed, especially on a weekend with multiple birthday groups going on. Staff are a bunch of teenagers/young adults; some were great, some not so much. Came in on a busy Sunday late afternoon with my little family. Ordered a hot dog combo, which took over 40+ minutes to get. Kept having to check in with them. "Arcade" (if you could even call it that) is a joke, including the ridiculous, limited prizes. At least 1/3 of the games do not work properly. Place is pretty filthy an

Great place to go, but be aware that there could be some parties and packed. For kids who don't know how to skate, I would recommend getting a helper when you buy tickets. We were there for 3 hours and got one the last 30 minutes when we were there.

Always have fun here with my kiddo. Great place to escape the heat and have some fun. Staff is super nice and the prices are good. Lots of parking. Birthdays are always fun here to. Been going here since I was a kid!

It's a great place for kids to have fun, they had loud music going they played a few games on the skating quite a few arcades the only issue is there was not enough employees to work at each station but the employees that was there were really nice and respectful,

Great local place for the family or group events! If you have pocket points you can use them here and its not even that expensive if you do not. Definitaly worth checking out. Just upgraded to a five star! Greatly appreciated the response of the owner! Looking back, there were only a few things that caused me to choose four star originally. Music choice was good, but not my favourite. Staff was friendly and good but were not too enthusiastic as one might expect. It also felt slightly unclean, not messy, bu

My 10-year old niece loved the skating. The staff was very friendly and helpful despite being short-staffed. It was very inexpensive and I was very pleasantly surprised when I didn't have to pay to get in since I was not skating. Very enjoyable outing!

My first roller rink was the Yuba City location all the way back in the early 80's, but since around 2001, the Chico location has been my "go to" spot for an outing filled with good, wholesome fun that can be shared with anyone of any age. When I was pregnant in 2006, I went...when my son was born, I took him in his stroller...he just turned 17 and we went out for a mommy/son date...it's perfect for such things. ???? I'd recommend Chico Cal Skate to anyone who's interested in having fun.

UPDATE: after I spoke with management/owner they were very kind and addressed the issue. We will always be back as my daughter skates often. The skate area is great. The staff is knowledgeable and great with the kids. However the arcade area needs some attention. I spent several hours at the facility. My kids went to the arcade area to kill time before the next skate session. The machines need maintenance as they don't give the kids the tickets they win. When we tried to address this the lady working was r

We went as a family to the batting cages. We all had a good time, even my less athletic son. The slowest pitch baseball had the biggest line which is what my 9 year old son needed. It also pitched kind of low and was still a little fast for him, but he adjusted well. The fast pitch softball was crazy fast so my 9 year old daughter (yes twins ??) had to do the slow pitch softball which lobs the ball up high and is less natural than a pitch that she would encounter in a game. Despite all that, it was a good f

We had my daughter birthday her and it was great they made everything so easy and the kids had a great time

Great place for skating Saturday night 9:30pm for adults -11:30

My son's 5th birthday party... want sure how it would go for his age but surpringly every thing went great. Staff was great

Very great place for the family! Good atmosphere, good fun, good experience! And it's affordable!

It is fun, but needs updating. The prices are really high for the extremely cheap, low quality food. The games are a rip off, like carnival games now and the prizes you can get with your tickets are basically dollar store items. You don't get your monies worth here anymore.

Wonderful! Seriously! The staff was so nice. The course itself was really nice, the glow in the dark golf balls, that actually glowed brightly, were the greatest! The flashing colors! Amazing! David was also so kind to us and gave us free coupons for next time. Glasses bearded man and red shirt young guy were superstars too. Helped us out, and gave us the brightest balls to golf with. Seriously why don't more people do classic dates here? It was amazing and the craziest thing is, no one else was here on a b

Super fun and chill skating rink. Very kid friendly but they have adult skate nights for when you don't want to be around kids too. Great sound system and decent rental skates. Can usually do a 2-3 hour skate session. Skate rental and entry price is very reasonable. Can do 2 people for around 20. Snacks Cafe has a pretty full menu with nothing crazy expensive. Games are often played in the rink to offer customers a chance to win items like cafe vouchers and are usually pretty fun though not always inclusive

Very fun for all ages!! Great variety of music to skate to, some games for the rink, and a good variety of arcade games. The novelty desk was pretty dry, but still had some things to choose from. We had fun!!

There are a few pits in the floor but overall, we had a great time. Skate rental was easy. Affordable way to have a fun time.

I've been bringing my family to this establishment for over 30 years recently it's been taken over by some crazy teenage kids that are verbally abusive and actually physically assaulted my daughter and her children last night there is no security in this place I think they should think about that now that there's more people in Chico with the crazy attitude that they brought with them this is becoming unsafe place to have family parties I know just about everybody in my town of Chico and they will all be wa

Not very friendly, seems like there reading from a script. The golf course is rather boring. And the game selection is dated at best. The ones that are working that is. How ever we did have fun. But I believe that was the person I had for company over the actual place. I would suggest going somewhere else. If you want quality.

Played mini-golf here with a few friends. It's a nice atmosphere and has cute 18 hole mini-golf course but it isn't being maintained very well. A few holes have very deep wear spots and chunks taken out of the "green" where overzealous clubbers have repeatedly hit the green. It was cheap entertainment so it's worth an afternoon if you ball on a budget.

Great family fun, good for birthday parties. Nice arcade area and snack bar. Friendly staff. Reasonable rates. My only complaints are 1 the carpeting on the benches stink and are stained and also outdated it could definitely use a make over asap! and 2 the bathrooms are always nasty. I never want to use them. They should be cleaned or checked every couple of hours because of all the children. Yesterday for example there was urine all over the floor in the stall and the feminine hygiene trash bins were full

I wish I could give more stars, but the whole place is outdated and needs a face lift. The outside looks really beat up, and the inside hasn't changed in 20 years. 9.50 per person and no price cut for children. The skate rentals are not bad nor are they priced bad. My issue is that a skate helper That costs 5 dollars. It all adds up really fast. Basically, for two adults and two kids 5 year old and younger was $60 just to entered and just to skate. Their game machines are insanely priced and their prizes ar

Took my girlfriend here only expecting to stay for a round of mini golf and a couple batting cage rounds, ended up staying for over 3 hours! Great environment family friendly and amazing customer service! We decided that on our next date night this will be one of our stops!

I took my daughter there today for a birthday . The restrooms need updated. The toilet seats were falling off and overall the restroom was very dirty . The tables need updated most are looking dilapidated. But overall it was fun for my daughter. The place needs to be invested in and brought up to date.

We had our daughters 10th birthday party there and it was ok except the extremely poor customer service we got. We rented the whole facility for the two hrs and we're promised pizza, drinks our cake served and a dj, we did get pizza that was served warm at best. We got drinks but just like with any other issues we had we needed to hunt down the employees which were all young kids just hiding in the back offices chatting and playing on their phones. There was on young guy who was basically doing everything f

I've been skating here for 12 months on cheap skate night. It's fun, great exercise and brings back memories of skating when I was a kid . . . I would rate this establishment 5 stars except for the weak food and snack bar. Otherwise, they seem to be doing OKAY with overall cleaning and maintenance.

Not going to pretend like it is the best mini golf in the world but it is fun, fast, and cheap entertainment. My wife and I have been playing here off and on for years and always makes for a fun 45minute date activity. Some flaws on the course but it is still well worth the game.

DO NOT BOOK A PARTY HERE. We got a table right by air hockey with noise and kids literally crawling on our benches. A flying puck HIT my elderly mom. And the "Tiki room" which isn't even a room. No walls and right by the restroom. A disgrace for $300! And the manager just argued. Didn't care. MANGER told us we could just take our kids and leave! Then specifically told our server not to allow any discounts. They held my card hostage and charged it the full amount. Worst fraudulent experience eve

celebrated my son's 8th birthday. had a wonderful time and the girl that was there to help us did an amazing job. we paid extra to get the glow room but it was worth it.

This is the only mini golf course I've been to where moving water was not only by the golf green but apart of it. Whether you like this challenge or not you'll have to find out for yourself. There's a possibility of getting a variety of possible prizes at the end. The staff was friendly. We're interested in going again.

Overall, this is a great place for people to go hang out during the day. There are many things to do, like two different arcades, roller skating, batting cages, and mini golf. If you're hungry, there are a couple of snack bars to go grab a quick bite, one in the larger building, with one arcade and skating, and another in the smaller building, with the other arcade, batting cages, and mini golf. The only downside is that is can be pricey to go here, but if you do it smart, it's not bad. Another downside is

The price is fine and the building is clean but the problem is all the small children. If youre like me, Id reccomend going during school hours so all the little kids wont be there. Another great option is going during Teens/Adults skate night. Its horribly packed and extremely difficult to get around and obviously small kids have no balance sk youre basically gonna be stuck going in a circle to bad music dodging these obstacles. Dont reccomend unless youre a small kid.

The Schedule is rarely correct. They really need to update the schedule for skating. It is so disappointing for kids when we get there and find out that they are closed when the schedule says they're open.

Had a birthday package there. Not to bad on the package price but everything thing else was over costly. The place has a bad smell as if they have never cleaned the carpet, lol but people do walk around in smelly socks and bare foot. Totally worth the visit, the kid love it.

Great atmosphere and fun skating experience. I liked that I could use roller blades instead of the roller skates. Whew!

Pretty fun I will admit. Haven't roller skated in 20 years, lol. But it really took me back to when I was a kid. I took my 4 1/2 year old son. The only reason I'd give it 4 stars not 5 is there were not enough of the little kid pusher Helper things for all of the little ones, so my son didn't get much time on the rink. :( o other than that, I recommend cal skate for anyone, but especially kids and birthdays ??

I went here on Sunday with my parent's nephews and niece, and I have to say, great experience since i came here last time when i was a young lad/ mid teens back in the early-mid 2000s. The staff were friendly, and the DJ (drew) was super cool with my request of a 70s track. Games during the 2-5 time were fun as i remember them on the rink. The AC was nice and refreshing as I skated slowly after a long workout of skating. I do however miss the original old Cal Skate look. I miss the triangles on the floors (

I did birthday party w room I wanted to rent the entire place to avoid the Kaos ( but It was booked for the entire month) it was very very disappointing if I could leave 0 I would no organization at all 400 $ for 1:30 not worth it !!!! ?? the staff was rude un informed and not interested in helping the only good thing was the pizza and that came from roundtable!!! I would not recommend anyone use them for a bday party they up sale they tell you its going to be one way and its nothing like that and you are

My person and I use to go here pretty often, but the service has deterred us from going. Last time we were there, we waited 25 minutes for someone to come to the counter before we finally left. Upon leaving, we saw the guy that was suppose to be at the counter smoking a cigarette. There was no sign put up saying that he went to break or anything. We haven't been back since because of how irritating it was. Better coverage would do wonders for this place.

Went to FunLand. Don't get me wrong with the three-star...I had a blast and would put five Stars based on the fun factor, however some of the machines at the batting cages are kind of old. They can be a tad off. They are open till 9 p.m.and also have an arcade inside a pool table included there and outside with the batting cages is a mini golf course. and as far as price goes I know I'm splitting hairs here but it could be a little bit cheaper $2 a round ( 20 balls pitched per round) for batting cages... ki

It's crazy to think that not much has changed in the last 30+ years. It's a great place to bring the family with much to do. Mini golf, batting cages, arcade games, skating sessions, ice cream, air hockey and more. The place could use a renovation, but it doesn't get in the way of family fun.

Always fun. My son loves to skate and play the games. The refreshments are very overpriced and slow serviced, but it's still a good time. The mini golf is...under whelming, but they have a nicely surfaced skate rink and fair enough skates. The music is mostly appropriate to the age group. The batting cages are a decent value. Not a huge selection of games in the skate rink or the arcade, but sadly the best in Chico. Stuck in the 70's, but kinda kitschy for all that.

We went and played some mini golf last week and they were kind enough to offer a free round to people who were evacuated from Oroville. We were not impacted, but I thought that was such a nice thing to do. We had a great time on a very fun course.

Cal Skate is fun but it's not the perfect rink to show up every weekend like some of the other places I've been to in the 90s and 2000s. They don't serve pizza and none of the employees are on roller skates. They also don't change the skating direction often or have prizes for the skating games. I also have not seen them do a "backwards skate" or something fun to challenge the rink-rats. Other than that it's a function skating rink that's great for children's birthday parties.

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