Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Walnut Creek

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

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

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

Toni M. • April 30, 2021A great downtown spot to take a break and refresh. Sunday Open Table Church brings us here.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

Peter D. • January 22, 2012Includes the history of the actual creek.

Jose S. • October 28, 2013Great place to run during the day. No lighting on the trail at night though.