Suggestions for Other Great Outdoors near Walnut Creek

Milli P. • September 19, 2016Love this place for my daughters' sport practice and game. Excellent softball field, soccer field. Place where my daughter get her pitching lesson every Sunday. Dog friendly too!

Iris A. • April 5, 2012Beautiful & peaceful park within city limits. Community garden is lovely to walk around, spring has sprung.

Adam M. • September 7, 2013"It was a-stinky" - Ignacio 'Nacho Libre'

Danielle G. • April 1, 2010Nice park and a great place to hop on the Iron Horse Trail

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

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

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

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.

Ivanna W. • March 10, 2012Nice to be home... =)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Linda M. • December 30, 2010It's a wonderful place, staffed by great people.

Katherine C. • April 16, 2016Great spring fling plant sale where you can get a lot of unique drought- resistant plants and succulents.

Jennifer H. • March 9, 2019So fun for kids!

Nikkol B. • August 5, 2010This is a great family swim center. A local fave!

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

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

Mark M. • January 21, 2012If the weather is bad, call before heading out; they lock the gates on rainy days.

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.

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