Walnut Creek - Open Space


	City of Walnut Creek Open Space

Foggy Ridge

Welcome to the City of Walnut Creek Open Space. In 1974, a $6.75 million bond was approved by the citizens of this community to purchase and preserve the undeveloped ridgelines that surround the city and contribute so much to its quality and character. With over 3,000 acres of oak woodlands, grassland savannah, and chaparral, this is one of the largest city operated open spaces in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Open Space Maps
Map of Walnut Creek Open Space
Note: this Map is in PDF form. By choosing the zoom tool (looks like a magnifying glass in the tool bar across the top of the page) and placing it over a section of the map and clicking, you can see an enlarged version of that portion of the map. Maps are also available at the Ranger Stations: Howe Homestead Park (925-943-5899 ext. 3521); Shell Ridge (925-943-5899 ext. 2162); and Sugarloaf (925-943-5899 ext. 2665).

Open Space Trail Maps

SPECIAL PROGRAM INFORMATION

Dogs are not permitted at Ranger led interpretive programs

Unless otherwise stated, most programs are 1 to 1½ hours in length

Unless otherwise stated, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult

Unless otherwise stated, reservations are not required for most programs. We do required reservations if you are bringing a group of five or more.

Join the Walnut Creek Open Space Foundation
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Watch our video on how Public Services manages Walnut Creek's urban forest to keep our city healthy and green.