- The list below includes 621 free or cheap things to do in or near Menlo Park, California, including 126 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Horseback Riding, Movie Theaters and Botanical Gardens.
- From Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens to Sharon Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Menlo Park and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Pacifica, Half Moon Bay, San Jose and Los Altos.
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330 Distel Cir, Los Altos, CA 94022
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Comprised of 26 open space preserves of a total of over 60,000 acres, the Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District has limitless space to explore, study, relax in, and take a moment to appreciate.
5.8 Miles
The Purisima Creek Canyon is a natural preserve that sits at the center of the 4,711-acre Purisima Creek Redwoods Nature Area. The canyon is home to a creek, redwood trees, and wildflowers.
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2600 Melendy, Corner of Melendy Dr & Aberdeen Drive, San Carlos, CA 94070
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Highlands Park is the city's main sports complex and provides a range of recreational amenities. These activities include a ball diamond, benches, jogging path, picnic tables, play equipment, restrooms, soccer field and tennis courts.
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Located on 2.6 acres of residential land, Laureola Park is a public park offering a variety of recreational amenities for guests to enjoy. These amenities include basketball courts, baseball/softball fields, a playground, picnic areas, and a recreation center.
5.9 Miles
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Bill Graham Pkwy at North Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA 94041
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A fenced, off-leash canine recreation facility, Shoreline Dog Park features dirt and gravel fields with a few trees. The park provides a double-gated entrance, dog waste bags, water fountains and a shaded area with picnic tables.
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At Big Canyon Park, visitors can hike a nature trail that weaves in and out of the surrounding hills. The trail is narrow, but offers birds eye views of the canyons and hills in the region.
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330 Distel Circle Los Altos, Los Altos, CA 94022
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The San Andreas Fault Trail is a nature trail that can be used for hiking, mountain biking, running, wildlife viewing, and walking. The trail runs alongside a number of creeks.
6.0 Miles
Operated by the City of San Carlos, Crestview Park features a variety of amenities, including a playground with varied and elaborate play structures, a soccer field, basketball courts, and a walking and running trail.
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Offering both classic arcade and modern video games, Area 151 DTLA is a popular hangout for kids and adults alike. Games are played for tickets that can be redeemed for prizes.
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Lincoln Park is a 4.44-acre park that offers a Gazebo, a multi-use grass field, and several artistic sculptures. The park has a paved trail that can be used for biking, running, walking, or roller blading.