Things to Do in Walnut Creek CA

It's hard to imagine that today’s quaint shopping town of Walnut Creek was once an untamed wilderness. But it was, and for a long time. Before Broadway Plaza and Heather Farms, and before the restaurants and bars, three bands of the Bay Miwaok Indian tribes fought over territory that stretched across Mt. Diablo and San Ramon Creek, from as far east as Oakland. Expert carpet cleaning services in Walnut Creek.

In the early 1800s, settlers began to settle the area, first building homes and establishing farms. By the late 1880s, the town had grown enough that it could support a post office and a general store. The town's first school was built in 1871 after residents voted to tax themselves $1,500 for the construction. Pioneer Homer Shuey platted downtown street patterns in 1871-1872 on a section of his family's cattle ranch and these streets are still intact to this day.

By the early 1900s, residents of Walnut Creek were growing rapidly and the city council began looking at ways to improve public services. In 1970 the city opened Heather Farm Park, its largest park at around 100 acres. This was followed by Civic Park in 1949 and Larkey Park in 1959, giving the City 22 parks and sports fields to this day.

The City has also worked to preserve its natural beauty. In the early 1970’s when a development in a portion of Shell Ridge was proposed, local citizens responded with a grassroots effort that overturned the proposal and led to the formation of the Contra Costa Service Area R-8. This committee works to acquire open space land throughout the city and the surrounding region and this has resulted in the preservation of more than 2,700 acres.

One of the most popular things to do in Walnut Creek CA is visit the famous San Francisco Creamery Co, which has been around since the early 1950s and continues to make its own ice creams to this day. It is famous for its yummy sundaes and is strict about its quality standards.

Another great thing to do in Walnut Creek CA is to take a walk or jog along the Iron Horse Trail, which connects several different cities and counties in the Bay Area. It is a beautiful and scenic way to get some exercise while enjoying the scenery.

Walnut Creek also offers an array of activities and events to suit almost any interest. There is always something going on in the city, from theater to music to dance to culinary arts and more. Some of the most popular events include Arts Around August, which is a month-long celebration of performing and visual arts in the heart of the community.

If you’re in the mood for a delicious cocktail, try Rooftop Restaurant and Bar, which has a lovely view of Mt. Diablo and some creatively prepared new American cuisine. The menu has plenty of options from which to choose, including black cod wrapped in banana leaves and lamb meatballs, but the cocktails are really the draw here — try the mangonada margarita.

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