- The list below includes 1139 free or cheap things to do in or near El Monte, California, including 131 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Badminton, Bike Paths and Billiards/Pool Halls.
- From Gibson Mariposa Park to San Gabriel River Bike Path, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in El Monte and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Los Angeles, Pasadena, Lakewood and Long Beach.
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                1200 East California Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91125
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            One of the state's most revered educational institutions, the California Institute of Technology is located in Pasadena. Its roster of respected programs includes electrical engineering, physics, applied mathematics and mechanical engineering.        
    
    
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            Hosting open play sessions, Magical Playground features an indoor play area with age appropriate toys and activities for children. The center offers a variety of party packages that include admission, party assistants, and face painting.        
    
    
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            Emery Park offers visitors the chance to cook in its kitchen facility or with its barbeque pits. The location also features playground equipment, an activity room, picnic areas, and an open grass area.        
    
    
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                1314 N Azusa Avenue, Covina, CA 91722
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            Wall to wall indoor trampoline recreation is offered at the Sky Zone Trampoline Park - Covina. Additional fun offered at the facility include a lard pit with 10,000 foam cubes, dodgeball courts, basketball courts, and fitness classes.        
    
    
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            Spanning a total of nearly five acres, Sunnyslopes Park is a public community park offering a number of recreational amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include a softball fields, numerous picnic areas, tennis courts, and a playground.        
    
    
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            Countrywood Park
                
                16817 E Copper Hill Road, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745
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            Countrywood Park is a small park that features a playground and views of the surrounding mountains that are off in the distance. The park has a wide open grassy area with benches.        
    
    
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            A 30-screen movie theater, AMC Covina 30 displays first-run feature films using digital projection and RealD 3D.  The theater offers an IMAX auditorium, stadium seating, auditorium rentals for private events and a snack bar with food and drinks.        
    
    
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            Featuring a lovely playground area for children of all ages, as well as a swimming pool for summertime fun, Chet Holifield Park is a hidden gem in a busy city. Athletes also enjoy using the space to practice and play.        
    
    
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            Tall trees and high, hilly terrain make Galster Park, a 42 acre wilderness park with numerous trails, ideal for hiking and nature walking. It also contains the Galster Park Nature Center, which is a small museum and educational center.        
    
    
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            Many nature-based activities and outdoor adventures are available within the Wilderness Park. It is actually situated in the San Gabriel Mountains and has a pond, on-site nature center, and multiple walking trails.