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Free things to do in Fontana
3 genuinely free places in and around Fontana, California — each with an honest receipt for what the day really costs once parking and lunch are counted.
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Nature reserveVerifiedMary Vagle Nature Center
A free city-run nature refuge at the foot of the Jurupa Hills: a pond loop trail, native plant gardens, a live animal exhibit indoors, and…
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Mary Vagle Nature Center
A free city-run nature refuge at the foot of the Jurupa Hills: a pond loop trail, native plant gardens, a live animal exhibit indoors, and…
Mary Vagle Nature Center
Fontana, California
A free city-run nature refuge at the foot of the Jurupa Hills: a pond loop trail, native plant gardens, a live animal exhibit indoors, and trailheads into the hills. Grounds open dawn to dusk; the center itself is Wednesday–Sunday 12–5pm.
Free on-site lot
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
WalkVerifiedPacific Electric Trail
An 18.4-mile paved rail-trail on the old Pacific Electric 'Red Car' right-of-way, with 7 flat miles running straight through Fontana past parks…
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Pacific Electric Trail
An 18.4-mile paved rail-trail on the old Pacific Electric 'Red Car' right-of-way, with 7 flat miles running straight through Fontana past parks…
Pacific Electric Trail
Fontana, California
An 18.4-mile paved rail-trail on the old Pacific Electric 'Red Car' right-of-way, with 7 flat miles running straight through Fontana past parks and rest stops. Walk, run, or ride as much or as little as you like — it's free end to end.
Free parking at city parks along the route; street parking near most crossings
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
ParkVerifiedFontana Park
The city's flagship park: a sunken-ship playground, kinetic sculpture garden, giant checkerboard, dog park, amphitheater, and a 25,000 sq ft skate…
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Fontana Park
The city's flagship park: a sunken-ship playground, kinetic sculpture garden, giant checkerboard, dog park, amphitheater, and a 25,000 sq ft skate…
Fontana Park
Fontana, California
The city's flagship park: a sunken-ship playground, kinetic sculpture garden, giant checkerboard, dog park, amphitheater, and a 25,000 sq ft skate park. The park itself is free; the indoor Jessie Turner fitness center and Aquatics Center next door charge separately.
Free on-site lot
Parking is a guide (~ typical short visit). Rates change — confirm on arrival or on the map.
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