Free & Cheap Things to Do in Walnut Creek, CA

  • The list below includes 574 free or cheap things to do in or near Walnut Creek, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area and Gardens.
  • From The Ruth Bancroft Garden to Heather Farm Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Walnut Creek and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, San Ramon and Richmond.
  • The list below includes 574 free or cheap things to do in or near Walnut Creek, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Children's Play Area and Gardens.
  • From The Ruth Bancroft Garden to Heather Farm Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Walnut Creek and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Berkeley, San Ramon and Richmond.
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Plant Nite 1515 North Main Street, Walnut Creek, CA MoreLess Info
No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
1.8 Miles
92% 104 votes
Gardens 1552 Bancroft Rd, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Exhibits filled with plants native to the Walnut Creek, California area fill The Ruth Bancroft Garden. A variety of plant exhibits and sculptures can be seen on a self-guided tour, with equally majestic pieces for purchase.
1.4 Miles
81% 124 votes
Parks 301 N San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
With 102 acres, Heather Farm Park offers a range of activities for visitors including a skate park, dog park, swim center, a community center and equestrian center. Other amenities include bike paths, sand volleyball, playground, fishing pond and athletic fields.
1.3 Miles
94% 64 votes
Gardens 1540 Marchbanks Drive, Walnut Creek, CA MoreLess Info
Visitors can take in the beauty of nature whilst walking the paths of the Gardens at Heather Farms located in Walnut Creek, California. A series of natural gardens surround the nearby lake, highlighted by the beautiful roses when in season.
4.2 Miles
94% 17 votes
Hiking Trails 1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Castle Rock Regional Recreation Area is a park populated by oak woodlands and sandstone formations. The park offers picnic areas, softball fields, and volleyball courts, as well as a supervised swimming pool.
1.1 Miles
100% 18 votes
Parks Buena Vista & First Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94597 MoreLess Info
Located on 13-acres of land in total, Larkey Park is a community park filled with a number of amenities for visitors to enjoy. These include a children's playground, a picnic area, walking trail, and the Lindsay Wildlife Museum on-site.
0.5 Miles
90% 21 votes
Parks 1301 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
With access to the Iron Horse Trail and the Creek Walk, Civic Park also features tennis courts, children's play area and community center. The park's Butterfly Habitat Gardens is home to more than 25 species of butterflies.
3.5 Miles
93% 29 votes
Hiking Trails 1035 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94596 MoreLess Info
The aptly named Shell Ridge Open Space is a 31 mile open natural area that features trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding amid woods and grasslands. The area also encompasses a cattle ranch and picnic space.
4.2 Miles
86% 29 votes
Parks 1700 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
At 1,060-acres, Diablo Foothills Regional Park offers open land for horseback riding, hiking and bicycling. The relatively undeveloped park offers views of the San Francisco Bay region and is notable for its oak woodlands and sandstone formations.
3.4 Miles
82% 11 votes
Parks Arbolado Dr at Doncaster Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Located on 26 acres of scenic residential land, Arbolado Park is a public park popular among local residents and visitors alike. Amenities at the park include a playground area, several barbecue pits, sports fields/courts, and a picnic area.
1.5 Miles
75% 32 votes
Dog Park 505 N San Carlos Drive, Walnut Creek, CA 94598 MoreLess Info
Located on the north end of Heather Farm Park, the Heather Farm Dog Park features separate fenced areas for large and small dogs. The one-acre park is open from dawn until dusk most days.
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