The mission of Lindsay Wildlife Experience is to connect people with wildlife to inspire responsibility and respect for the world we share. The wildlife hospital is open every day of the year to accept injured and orphaned native California animals.
Mount Diablo State Park encompasses over 20,000 acres. The summit of Mount Diablo has an elevation of 3,849 feet -- it is the highest point in Contra Costa County. Recreational opportunities include camping, picnicking, hiking, bicycling, horseback riding, and rock climbing.
Sugarloaf is a small natural area with one of the last black walnut orchards in the city. The ridgeline provides views of Mount Diablo, Shell Ridge, and Las Trampas Ridge. Along with opportunities for several short hikes, there are several picnic areas, a native plant garden, and an amphitheater.
Rudgear Park is a 12 acre park located in Walnut Creek, California offering playground, baseball fields, basketball court, picnic tables with barbecues, connection to walking trails.
Lime Ridge Open Space is 175 acres northwest of Treat Boulevard, in the area between San Miguel and Cowell Roads. Primary access is from a parking lot off of Treat Boulevard.
This multi-dimensional park connects to the Iron Horse Trail and Creek Walk. Community center with seniors’ programs, gazebo, Civic Arts Studios, Park Place and Assembly Hall all programmed through ARCS. Civic park is also home to the Bufano Hand of Piece.
