Friday, March 7, 2014

Walnut Creek: Some Helpful Information

By Madeleine Glazier


Walnut Creek is one of California's most picturesque towns with more open space per capita than any community in California. In addition to plenty of lush open space, this town offers plenty to do and see and is just 16 miles from Oakland and about 21 miles from San Francisco, yet still maintains a more small-town ambiance. If you are considering a move to Walnut Creek, here is some helpful information.

If you have children, you probably are concerned about the schools in the area. There are five different school districts that serve students who live in Walnut Creek. There are also a dozen or more private schools. These private schools include several kindergarten through sixth or eight grade schools, as well as one K-12 private school and a private high school offering grades 9-12 only. Among the public schools, the Walnut Creek School District has five elementary schools and one intermediate school.

Once your child reaches high school, there are two public school options. Both schools are located in Walnut Creek, although each is in a different district. Las Lomas High School is the main Walnut Creek high school and part of the Acalanes Union High School District. Northgate High School is another option, and this school belongs to the Mount Diablo Unified School District. Students from Walnut Creek attend Northgate, as well as students from neighboring cities such as Clayton, Concord, Lafayette and Pleasant Hill.

In addition to a myriad of sports leagues featuring everything from soccer to swimming to basketball, the town's many parks and wilderness areas provide plenty of fun outdoor adventures for kids of all ages. The city itself offers many low-cost classes for children from preschool age to teenagers. This includes art classes, cooking classes, swimming lessons and even summer camps. There is also a wildlife museum in Walnut Creek where children can learn some local natural history.

Walnut Creek is not just a great place for families with children; it actually has been listed as one of the best places in the country to retire. The town offers a huge assortment of outdoor activities, and the mild climate is perfect for those who love to be outside. With less than 20 inches of rainfall per year, you can enjoy the hiking trails, biking trails and more than 20 parks almost every day of the year. In addition, there are high-end retail shops, many restaurants and cafes and plenty of cultural offerings including the California Symphony, the Festival Opera and the huge Bedford Gallery.

If you are ready to search for and purchase real estate in Walnut Creek or perhaps look for Danville homes for sale, Lafayette homes for sale, Alamo homes for sale or homes in any other East Bay city or town, you will want to find a real estate agent who is an expert in finding and selling homes in this area. Consider contacting the staff at 1st InSite, and they can help you find the ideal home for your family.




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