Free & Cheap Things to Do in Oakland, CA

  • The list below includes 744 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields and Maze.
  • From Redwood Regional Park to Lake Merritt, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and San Ramon.
  • The list below includes 744 free or cheap things to do in or near Oakland, California, including 130 different types of inexpensive activities like Movie Theaters, Parks, Sports Facilities/Fields and Maze.
  • From Redwood Regional Park to Lake Merritt, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oakland and in nearby cities within 25 miles like San Francisco, Pacifica, Berkeley and San Ramon.
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20.6 Miles
80% 64 votes
Dog Park Lyall Way, Belmont, CA 94002 MoreLess Info
Also know as the John Brooks Memorial Open Space, Water Dog Lake Park presses directly against the lake itself and offers a small pier that leads into the water. A large trailhead is available at the park which offers individual trails of varying lengths.
20.7 Miles
93% 15 votes
Playgrounds 360 Glenn Street, Vallejo, CA 94590 MoreLess Info
Run by the Greater Vallejo Recreation District, Children's Wonderland is a playground and amusement facility with a castle, fairy tale-themed play spaces and equipment, a dinosaur statue, and an outdoor theater.
20.7 Miles
33% 9 votes
Sports Facilities/Fields 785 Walnut Avenue, Vallejo, CA 94592 MoreLess Info
A full service, multisport facility, the Mare Island Sports Center features two indoor soccer fields, basketball courts, batting cages, and five volleyball courts. Guests can pay by the visit or become members.
20.7 Miles
63% 8 votes
Marinas Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA 94590 MoreLess Info
Located between San Francisco Bay and the Delta, Vallejo Marina is a local marina offering a large selection of amenities for its customers to enjoy. These amenities include fuel docks, hot showers, a nearby launch ramp, and a laundry facility.
20.7 Miles
100% 3 votes
Hiking Trails Vallejo, CA 94589 MoreLess Info
Mare Island San Pablo Bay Trail is a four mile round-trip trail for hikers of all skill levels. The trail offers scenic views of San Pablo Bay, Mt. Diablo and Mt. Tamalpais, and the Sonoma and Napa Valleys.
20.7 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks 395 Amador Street, Vallejo, CA 94591 MoreLess Info
Hanns Park features heavily-shaded picnic areas with BBQ's, an amphitheater, open-turf play areas and a trail leading to the Blue Rock Springs linear parkway. The park also offers reservable picnic areas.
20.7 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 500 McAllister Drive, Benicia, CA 94510 MoreLess Info
Waters End Park features large open green spaces, multiple play structures for kids to climb, basketball courts, and public restrooms. The park also features benches with chess boards for impromptu challenges.
20.7 Miles
94% 16 votes
Basketball 1027 Bransten Road, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Featuring basketball specialists as coaches, Legarza Basketball Camp offers coaching to improve visitors' basketball skills. During these lessons, visitors will learn techniques like footwork, shooting skills, defensive moves, and more.
20.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 759 Laurel Streeet, San Carlos, CA 94070 MoreLess Info
Laurel Street Park is a park that offers picnic benches and shade trees to sit under along with a big jungle gym. The park also features a basketball hoop and big open grass area for baseball, soccer or walking dogs.
20.7 Miles
68% 123 votes
Dog Park Mission Blvd & 7th Street, Union City, CA 94587 MoreLess Info
Dog owners and their pets can enjoy a myriad of recreation activities at the Drigon Dog Park. Along with standard walking paths, there are watering stations, scooper dispensers, fake fire hydrants, dog tunnels, and a climbing platform.
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