Walnut Creek offers an exciting mix of outdoor recreation, arts, wildlife, shopping, dining, and events. Whether visiting for the day or exploring the city as a future homebuyer, there is plenty to experience.
Explore the Outdoors
Walnut Creek manages more than 3,000 acres of open space. Shell Ridge includes approximately 31 miles of trails, while Lime Ridge offers approximately 25 miles. Visitors can hike, bike, run, view wildlife, or enjoy the scenery at Acalanes Ridge, Sugarloaf, Borges Ranch, and Howe Homestead Park.
Historic Borges Ranch features preserved buildings, farm animals, picnic areas, hiking access, and a seasonal pond. Heather Farm Park and Larkey Park offer playgrounds, sports facilities, picnic areas, swimming, and trail connections.
Wildlife, Gardens and the Arts
Lindsay Wildlife Experience presents exhibits and programs focused on native California wildlife. The Walnut Creek Model Railroad Society operates one of the country’s largest exclusively HO scale model railroads.
The Ruth Bancroft Garden is a living museum featuring drought tolerant plants, cacti, and succulents. Downtown, the Lesher Center for the Arts hosts theater, comedy, dance, music, speakers, and special events, while Bedford Gallery presents rotating exhibitions.
Shop, Dine and Play
Broadway Plaza is an open air shopping center with more than 80 retailers and specialty shops, plus restaurants and fitness options. Downtown Walnut Creek also hosts concerts, festivals, artisan markets, and seasonal events.
Golfers can play Boundary Oak Golf Course or use its Toptracer equipped driving range. Heather Farm Park also includes a free skate park with bowls, rails, steps, and ledges.
Build. Buy. Borrow. With Brian Paris
Walnut Creek offers many ways to enjoy the city. If you are considering a move, Brian Paris can help you explore neighborhoods and real estate opportunities that fit your goals.
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