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The directory lists 19 parks and facilities with addresses and amenities, including Heather Farm Park (102 acres, with an off-leash dog park, a nature lake and a swim center), Larkey Park and Civic Park. Most are open dawn to dusk.

The City's Open Space division manages over 3,000 acres in four areas, including Lime Ridge, Shell Ridge, Acalanes Ridge and Sugarloaf, plus Borges Ranch and Howe Homestead Park.

A regional trail run by the East Bay Regional Park District; its page has the route and rules.

Linked from the City's libraries page.

The City's Arts + Rec department (classes, camps, sports, events).

Sundays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., year-round, on Locust Street between Cole and Lacassie Streets. The market's page lists County Connection bus routes and BART nearby.

Includes free events such as Trunk or Treat.

Upcoming events we collect from library and city calendars.

City Arts + Rec club for adults 50 and over; membership dues apply (see page)

The City's garbage and recycling page leads to RecycleSmart, the local service provider.

The City's home page also lists emergency alert sign-up.

The district's site has a new student enrollment page.

Public school district; some Walnut Creek addresses fall in its attendance area, confirm with the district