San Gabriel Valley family guide
Things to Do in Walnut with Kids
Curated by Simir Shah
Reviewed & updated August 2026 · we check listings regularly, but hours and prices change — confirm before you go.
Walnut on the map
📍 Where Walnut is
Walnut sits in San Gabriel Valley, Southern California. Nearest major airport: Ontario Intl (~15 mi / 24 km). It's roughly 22 mi (35 km) from Downtown LA and 99 mi (160 km) from San Diego — SoCal traffic can make a drive take far longer than the distance suggests, so plan around it.
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Things to do in Walnut
Creekside Park
A 12-acre park with a seasonal splash pad, a playground updated in 2016, a gazebo, three lighted ball fields, a volleyball court and outdoor fitness equipment. The splash pad runs May through October.
FreeWalnut Ranch Park
The city's largest park at 45.2 acres, with a playground renovated in 2017, four lighted soccer fields, tennis and pickleball courts, picnic tables and a snack bar. Weekend mornings are busy with youth soccer.
FreeSuzanne Park
Walnut's first city park (built 1961 on former orange-grove land) covers 14 acres with a playground, four softball fields, 23 picnic tables (8 covered), four BBQ grills, snack bars and an equestrian area. Covered tables are limited, so arrive early for group picnics.
FreeLemon Creek Park & Rowland Ranch House
A 3-acre park with a playground, 12 shaded picnic tables, BBQs, a fire pit and a restored historic ranch house, plus a wisteria vine the city says is over 175 years old — a calm picnic park for small kids.
FreeSeasonal & outdoors near Walnut
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What are the best things to do in Walnut with kids?
Family favorites in and around Walnut include Creekside Park, Walnut Ranch Park, Suzanne Park and Lemon Creek Park & Rowland Ranch House. Our guide lists 4 spots, sorted by distance from you with hours, prices and tips.
Are there free things to do in Walnut?
Yes — free family spots near Walnut include Creekside Park, Walnut Ranch Park, Suzanne Park and Lemon Creek Park & Rowland Ranch House. Use the "free only" filter in the finder above to see them all.
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