Your Guide to Buying a Home in Walnut Creek, CA

Buying a Home in Walnut Creek, California

(Sugarloaf Open Space, with Mount Diablo in background)

Walnut Creek is located in Contra Costa County

At the heart of Walnut Creek is a plethora of arts and cultural programs that offer something special for everyone. From black tie performances at the magnificent Dean Lesher Regional Center for the Arts, to quaint picnic concerts in Civic Park, to the intimate 49-seat Playhouse West, to the family-oriented programs in the new Los Lomas High School auditorium, performing arts thrive in this community. For those who prefer a hands-on experience, Civic Arts Education, northern California’s largest community arts program, has more than 600 visual and performing arts classes such as: ceramics, photography, painting, sculpture, dance, drama, and music for adults and children.

Public art abounds in Walnut Creek. Spectacular fountains grace commercial areas and original sculptures can be viewed from many streets and sidewalks. In fact, the city of Walnut Creek requires public art as a part of new commercial development to help soften the effects of urbanization. More than 220 acres of parks offer tranquil neighborhood respites from busy daily activities. Population growth has not diminished the commitment to the natural environment. Walnut Creek has preserved over 1,780 acres of pristine open space, which provides a healthy habitat for a growing number of birds and animals. Hiking trails through these areas serve to keep residents in touch with wildlife.

One of the fastest growing segments of the community is organized sports; adult and youth. Twenty-four tennis courts, two public swimming pools, two public golf courses, dozens of neighborhood swim clubs, eight gymnasiums, sixteen softball fields, twelve soccer fields and even a six-acre equestrian center are all part of this community’s intricate tapestry of recreational opportunities.

Courtesy of the Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce