Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Walnut Creek

AJ F. • July 12, 2013Nice big open park! Big playground area, pond with lots of ducks. A very peaceful atmosphere. Lots of fun for the kids.

Stephen W. • August 14, 2014Gorgeous flowers! Wonderful place to relax.

Bérenger • November 22, 2015Great green areas to picnic or work, and playground for kids! And the library is just there too!

Marie S. • August 14, 2013Beautiful and perfect place for kids and spending time with friends :)

Flowerpower • May 13, 2022So peaceful and relaxing little garden. Succulent heaven 💖

Brett D. • April 4, 2013A nice trail to walk or run or even ride your bike during the nice days

skyloader • February 21, 2010Shell Ridge is a large open space in the city of Walnut Creek. There are 31 miles of trails for biking, hiking and riding through oak woodlands and grassland on the lower hills of Mount Diablo.

Stephan F. • July 10, 2022Great view of Mt Diablo

Ryan P. • February 16, 2016Your kid will spend four hours here and never want to leave!

Helel O. • January 27, 2011Great playground, shame there are no monkey bars!

Joni • July 14, 2010scenic flat trail to walk or bike

Mark B. • March 23, 2015Nice wood chip surface for the pooches to play on.

Mike M. • September 3, 2011Ride the main trail in to Borges Ranch but turn right then left and drop down to Castle Rock!

Frannie F. • March 15, 2010It's really dark at night. Bring a flashlight. Watch out for construction!!

Laura B. • April 5, 2016Frisbee golfing, kid's playground, and it's right next to the Iron Horse Trail!

Adam C. • May 4, 2011Nice place for a relaxing walk, or place to sit and think over a stoge.

Bérenger • November 30, 2015What a nice area! So many great trails, caves on the way, an … Castle Rock on the back? Prettiest!

Melinda V. • June 2, 2013Not a lot of water fountains so bring plenty of water or Gatorade if it is hot.

511CC • May 4, 2011Headed to the Canal Trail? 511 Contra Costa offers free paper bike maps of the region and an online, interactive bike route mapper.

Eric F. • July 29, 2013The views were so amazing. I highly recommend people go to check them out.

Jessica F. • July 6, 2014The My. Diablo astronomical society hosts Star parties once a month during the summer at the summit.

Amy F. • August 20, 2012Great open grassy area to run your dog.