Ellis Creek Wetlands Trails
This Petaluma event the fresh-air version of Petaluma, with paths, habitat, open views, or a quieter edge of town to explore.
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Free things to do in Petaluma
No-cost Petaluma ideas including parks, river walks, public art, historic streets, galleries, viewpoints, and family-friendly local stops.
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Public Art Map
This Petaluma event adds a creative layer to Petaluma, with art, materials, handmade details, or a quieter room for looking closely.
McNear Park
A neighborhood park with playground space, picnic room, and a classic local-family feel.
Shollenberger Park
One of Petaluma’s best birding and walking areas, with wetlands, open sky, and a loop that feels bigger than a quick park stop.
Helen Putnam Regional Park
A westside regional park with hill trails, views, and picnic-friendly open space close to town.
Leghorns Park
This Petaluma event a neighborhood outdoor stop with practical local ingredients: room to move, places to pause, and an easy reason to get outside.
Lucchesi Park
This Petaluma event a neighborhood outdoor stop with practical local ingredients: room to move, places to pause, and an easy reason to get outside.
Petaluma Skate Park
This Petaluma event a neighborhood outdoor stop with practical local ingredients: room to move, places to pause, and an easy reason to get outside.
Walnut Park
This Petaluma event a neighborhood outdoor stop with practical local ingredients: room to move, places to pause, and an easy reason to get outside.
Arroyo Park
This Petaluma event a neighborhood outdoor stop with practical local ingredients: room to move, places to pause, and an easy reason to get outside.
Anna’s Meadow Park
This Petaluma event a neighborhood outdoor stop with practical local ingredients: room to move, places to pause, and an easy reason to get outside.
Petaluma River Park
A riverfront open-space stop for walking, fresh air, and seeing Petaluma from the water’s edge.
Plan around Petaluma
Free pages focus on places and routes that do not require paid admission, though nearby food, parking, or special programs may cost extra.