Free & Cheap Things to Do in Newark, CA

  • The list below includes 610 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Tennis, Laser Tag and Art Gallery.
  • From Lakeshore Park to Newark Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Los Altos and Palo Alto.
  • The list below includes 610 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, California, including 128 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Tennis, Laser Tag and Art Gallery.
  • From Lakeshore Park to Newark Community Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Half Moon Bay, San Jose, Los Altos and Palo Alto.
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8.4 Miles
78% 49 votes
Parks 999 E Caribbean Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94088 MoreLess Info
Featuring 105 acres of wetlands, City of Sunnyvale's Baylands Park has over 70 developed acres with grass meadows, an amphitheater and picnic sites with water, grills and tables. It offers a discovery playground with fossil dig area and walking trails.
8.5 Miles
89% 62 votes
Parks 600 E Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94309 MoreLess Info
Spanning 21 acres, Mitchell Park offers sporting areas for tennis, handball, and horseshoes, a fenced dog run, a playground with 'faux' wading pool, and a quarter-mile walking path. Public art and picnic areas with grills are also available.
8.5 Miles
75% 20 votes
Dog Park 2901 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94309 MoreLess Info
Named in honor of the 31st President, Hoover Park is large and spacious. This neighborhood park offers activities for the entire family. Along with a separate dog area, it features sports fields, a playground, walking trail and picnic space.
8.5 Miles
69% 16 votes
Parks 1771 Milmont Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 MoreLess Info
Dixon Landing Park features three tennis courts, a ball field, playground, basketball hoop, and ten picnic tables with six barbeques spanning 11 acres. The parking lot contains 84 spots and public restrooms are available.
8.6 Miles
86% 147 votes
Botanical Gardens 1431 Waverly Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Nestled in Palo Alto, California, the Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden is a non-profit institution that offers free admission and a huge selection of seasonal flora. The Garden also houses a horticultural reference library.
8.6 Miles
85% 33 votes
Gardens 80 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025 MoreLess Info
Visitors can enjoy a self-guided walking tour at Sunset Magazine Headquarters and Gardens. Complete with hundreds of different trees, flowers and plants, this facility is where the editors and staff of the magazine test out of all their revolutionary gardening ideas.
8.6 Miles
95% 20 votes
Recreation Centers 25800 Carlos Bee Blvd, Hayward, CA 94542 MoreLess Info
The Recreation & Wellness Center at California State University has amenities like a fitness center, gymnasium with basketball courts, indoor track and multipurpose studios. Their center has free weights and cardio machines on both floors.
8.7 Miles
59% 136 votes
Historic Homes 367 Addison Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Sitting on Addison Avenue in Palo Alto, California, the Hewlett Packard Garage is the birthplace of the international technology company. The unimposing garage remains just as it was in 1939, the year Hewlett Packard was founded.
8.7 Miles
83% 29 votes
Art Museum 351 Homer, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Highlighting inventions and technological advancements, The Museum of American Heritage features many interesting exhibits. A diverse collection, displays include artifacts such as typewriters and phonographs, as well as appliances like vacuums, stoves and refrigerators.
8.7 Miles
93% 15 votes
Playgrounds 200 Kipling Street, Palo Alto, CA 94301 MoreLess Info
Featuring a community garden maintained by volunteers, Edith Johnson Park has amenities like a multiple story playground structure, sand volleyball courts, and a basketball hoop. The park has multiple shaded areas with picnic tables.
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