Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oakland, CA

  • The list below includes 744 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields and Maze.
  • From Redwood Regional Park to Lake Merritt, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and San Ramon.
  • The list below includes 744 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields and Maze.
  • From Redwood Regional Park to Lake Merritt, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and San Ramon.
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32.2 Miles
98% 56 votes
Paintball 1230 Greenville Road, Livermore, CA 94550 MoreLess Info
Featuring 9 fields, American Paintball Park offers visitors a 6.6 acre facility for competitive paintball games. The park also has laser tag, with detachable head sensors and XM7 Skinny’s included with admission.
32.2 Miles
89% 9 votes
Parks 3841 Balfour Road, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Enjoy the beauty of Brentwood, California exploring the active wonders of Veteran's Park. With a playground, volleyball courts, grassy areas, picnic areas, and attached skate and water parks, families can enjoy an exciting day of play at the park.
32.2 Miles
48% 23 votes
Parks 540 N Fair Oaks Avenue, Sunnyvale, CA 94085 MoreLess Info
Extensive sport fields, courts and recreation amenities can be found at Fair Oaks Park. The lush, grassy park is a popular destination for picnics and parties. The park features sand volleyball, a playground, basketball courts and a water play area.
32.2 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 100 Brown Road, Oakley, CA 94561 MoreLess Info
Opened in 2008, Novarina Park is a mostly grassy area lined with trees with a short walking path. The park has sheltered picnic tables and a children's playground including a dinosaur dig sandbox.
32.3 Miles
52% 195 votes
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Golfland

Mini Golf 1199 Jacklin Road, Milpitas, CA 95305 MoreLess Info
There are many attractions at Golfland, including outdoor mini-golf courses, an arcade and a laser maze and tag course. As a popular spot for birthday parties, it also features a pizza parlor and an ice-cream shop.
32.3 Miles
83% 12 votes
Playgrounds 1765 Adams Ln, Brentwood, CA 94513 MoreLess Info
Escape from the Brentwood, California heat at Blue Goose Park. In addition to the water spraying sculptures, the park boasts a variety of kid friendly features including a rock climbing wall as well as picnic areas for families to enjoy their time together.
32.3 Miles
86% 7 votes
Parks 707 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 MoreLess Info
McKenzie Park is 4.3 acres and includes a playground, lighted tennis courts, bbqs and picnic tables, and a large grass field fit for soccer games. There are also bathrooms, benches and a unique art sculpture.
32.3 Miles
73% 11 votes
Parks 450 Rudyard Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Measured at only 4 acres in size, Starlite Park is a small, city run neighborhood park. Amenities at the park include a playground, picnic benches, dog walking paths, and a large amount of shade.
32.3 Miles
44% 9 votes
Running/Jogging 2 Ranch Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Stretching just over six miles is the man made Coyote Creek Trail. The trail is paved and takes cyclists and joggers through open fields and under charming bridges making for a scenic ride.
32.3 Miles
- 0 votes
Swimming Pool 1050 Neroly Road, Oakley, CA 94561 MoreLess Info
Located on the campus of Oakley's Freedom High School, the Freedom Swimming Pool offers both a shallow pool for children and casual bathers and a deeper pool that ranges from ten feet to 13 feet deep in the diving area.
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