- The list below includes 1247 free or cheap things to do in or near Whittier, California, including 134 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Hiking Trails, Movie Theaters and Bowling.
- From Hellman Park to Turnbull Canyon, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Whittier and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Cerritos and Long Beach.
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No green thumb is required to design a terrarium at this out-of-the-ordinary creative social event
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Situated in the Puente Hills, Hellman Park features a mountain view overlooking Sycamore Canyon along with wildflowers and California brittlebush. The park can be used for hiking, dog walking and horseback riding.
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Located in the Whittier hills, Turnbull Canyon has trails that offers visitors panoramic views of the surrounding metropolis. The trail leads to a water tower and is surrounded by dry vegetation.
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A grass park with trees and small hills, Michigan Park has fields suitable for playing, a spray pool, playground equipment and a softball field. It also provides facilities for picnics including tables, grills, sinks and stoves.
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William Penn Park is a large park populated by open fields and small ponds. Visitors may enjoy utilizing one of the picnic areas or skipping pennies on one of the ponds as it the local custom.
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Pio Pico State Historical Park is the site of El Ranchito, a 19th cantury structure made out of sun-dried mud blocks known as adobe. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy outdoors while learning more about California history.
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Parnell Park offers spacious open fields, playground equipment, soccer fields and basketball courts, along with a free petting zoo for kids of all ages. Picnic tables and restroom facilities are also available.
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Palm Park offers a diverse array of outdoor activities. Some highlights include its aquatic center, which houses a huge pool and offers swimming lessons, several tennis and basketball courts, and a walking trail that circles the whole park.
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An 80-acre park on wooded, hilly terrain, Murphy Ranch Park is an undeveloped wilderness area. The park is mostly used for hiking along trails and has areas with tables that can be used for picnics.
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Formerly known as Gunn Park, Adventure Park is situated on over 15 acres that includes baseball diamonds, basketball courts and grassy fields. The park provides areas suitable for walking and jogging, exercise equipment and a children's playground.
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With wide-open spaces and fields, Central Park offers many opportunities to run, play, or just enjoy nature. Amenities at the park include picnic tables, a playground, a gazebo, and a fishpond.