Open Space

Walnut Creek Open Space is open for hiking, walking, running, bicycling, dog walking and equestrian use while practicing proper social distancing. Picnic areas are open and are available to be reserved.


The City of Walnut Creek Open Space division manages over 3000 acres of Open Space in four unique areas and over seven miles of neighborhood trails. These areas have been set aside to preserve natural resources, protect wildlife habitat and corridors, and provide recreation opportunities.
  • Acalances
      Amenities:
      1. 202 Acres
      2. 4 Miles of trails
      3. Limited parking
      4. No developed facilities
    1. borges_ranch_sm
        Amenities:
        1. 15 Acres
        2. Hiking
        3. Historic Cattle Ranch
        4. Picnicking
        5. Seasonal Pond
      1. Howe Homestead
          Amenities:
          1. .5 Acres
          2. Community, Pollinating & Rose Gardens
          3. Hiking
          4. Picnicking
        1. Lyme Ridge
            Amenities:
            1. 1226 Acres
            2. 25 Miles of trails
            3. Biking
            4. Trailheads with parking in Walnut Creek and Concord
          1. shell_ridge
              Amenities:
              1. 1420 Acres
              2. 31 Miles of trails
              3. Biking
              4. Borges Ranch & Howe Homestead park
              5. Equestrian trails
              6. Multiple trailheads with parking
            1. Sugar Loaf
                Amenities:
                1. 177 Acres
                2. 3 Miles of trails
                3. Group camping by reservation
                4. Picnicking
                5. Ranger Station